Senior Regulatory Analyst (Rates) - Oahu, Maui or Hawai'i Island

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Our employees are committed to the company's foundational values: integrity, excellence, teamwork, environmental stewardship, and community commitment. In turn, we invest in our employees, providing opportunities for challenge and advancement and offering a competitive compensation package.

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P NP REGULATORY RATE PROCEEDINGS Department of the P REGULATORY RATE PROCEEDINGS Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Professional)

JOB FUNCTION:

Provides input to the development of the Company's policies and strategies relating to regulatory affairs, and substantive direction for the development, preparation, submission, presentation, and execution of applications and other filings for Performance-Based Regulation (“PBR”), rate cases, major non-rate case dockets, including developing and providing guidance and strategy on utilization of the recovery mechanisms (e.g., Exceptional Project Recovery Mechanism (“EPRM”)), significant investigations (e.g., PBR Framework), and other major regulatory matters before the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (“PUC”).  Reviews and prepares applications, written testimonies, and other regulatory documents and recommends revisions to be consistent with Company policy, Hawaii law, regulations and PUC orders, and regulatory decisions in other jurisdictions.  Assists in the development, interpretation, and administration of the Company’s Tariffs.   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Leads the preparation and presentation of filings for PBR, rate cases and other non-rate case related dockets to meet the Company’s need for timely rate relief and other PUC approvals; including coordinating required work, developing schedules for preparation of and ensuring timely submission of requisite documents, and preparing witnesses for appearance at PUC evidentiary hearings.  Coordinates, manages and implements the organization, production and distribution of electronic copies of filing materials in accordance with Commission rules.
• Leads the development of regulatory strategy and Company positions, and drafts, reviews and edits applications, written testimonies, exhibits, workpapers and other regulatory documents for PBR, rate cases, significant investigations and other regulatory proceedings and recommends changes to be consistent with Company policy, PUC rules, laws and decisions, and regulatory decisions in other jurisdictions.
• Performs similar and incidental duties as required, including development and maintenance of favorable relationship with the PUC and Consumer Advocate (“CA”) and ensuring adequate compliance with regulatory filing requirements.
• Assists in the administration of and provides technical advice and information to other departments, PUC staff, CA staff, and the general public on regulatory and tariff matters (e.g., rule interpretation, re-writing rules as necessary), particularly with respect to Company rules.
• Drafts or assists in drafting testimony in PUC cases to articulate Company policy consistent with and in light of testimonies of other Company witnesses and legal and regulatory principles and considerations.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Thorough working knowledge of the principles of accounting and finance usually acquired through college level courses or related experience.
• Thorough working knowledge of regulatory principles and practice, particularly as it relates to Hawaii.
• Working knowledge of economics, engineering, planning, regulatory law, and/or statistics.
• Proficiency with personal computers and related software applications, such as spreadsheets, word processing, etc.

Skills Requirements

• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with all levels of Company personnel, PUC, CA, and other State and County staff.
• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• In depth analytical, organizational, and conceptual skills to handle various projects and programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence and persuade various stakeholders.

Experience Requirements

• Multiple years (5-7) of related regulatory experience, preferably in matters before the Hawaii PUC, or an equivalent agency with ratemaking jurisdiction for electric utilities; or
• Multiple years (5-7) of related business and technical experience, preferably in such occupational areas as engineering, accounting, budgeting and planning, rate analysis and design, regulatory affairs, economics, or finance.

Role: Professional 

Number of Vacancies: 1 

Location: Oahu, Maui or Hawai'i Island

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Senior Regulatory Analyst (Rates) [Req ID 9288] position is $96,000.00 to $122,500.00. The person selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications. 

About Hawaiian Electric Companies
Hawaiian Electric Companies provide electricity and services to 95 percent of the state's 1.4 million residents. The company is also one of the state's leading employers and a major contributor and supporter of community and educational programs.

The demand for power that has fueled the growth of the Hawaiian Islands has been met by Hawaiian Electric Companies for well over a century. And as the next millennium unfolds, the company is committed to providing quality service and seeking clean local energy sources to power generations of Hawaii families and businesses to come. Visit us at http://hawaiianelectric.com.

Interested individuals should apply online. The application must clearly indicate the demonstrated experience/knowledge/skills/abilities the candidate possesses which specifically qualifies him/her for the position.

Applicant Certification
By submitting an application for the position, candidates:
1. Authorize the Hawaiian Electric Companies to confirm all statements contained in the application and/or any materials submitted and made a part of the application as they relate to the position and to the extent permitted by law;
2. Authorize and consent to, without reservation, the Hawaiian Electric Companies sharing any and all information regarding previous or present employment, educational training or personal information from their records and from any other source with the hiring department or subsidiary company;
3. Release, discharge, and hold harmless, Hawaiian Electric Companies, from any and all liability for any damage which may be claimed as a result of furnishing such information to the hiring department or subsidiary company;
4. Authorizes release and transfer of all personnel records to be maintained by the hiring company in the event of an inter-company transfer; and
5. Authorize, direct, and consent to Hawaiian Electric Companies and/or its authorized agents to conduct investigations into candidates' background. These investigations may include, but are not limited to searches for information about applicants; record of criminal convictions to the extent permitted by law, education records, professional certifications, personal character references, and employment history.

EEO Statement
Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. We actively seek diversity among our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex/gender (including gender identity/expression), ancestry/national origin, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws. We further encourage individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply.

Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at (808) 543-4848.

Affiliate Disclaimer
Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Maui Electric Company, and Hawaii Electric Light (“Company”) are Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (“PUC”) regulated companies. The disclosure relating to Affiliate Transaction Requirements that follows is made pursuant to the PUC’s Decision and Order No. 35962, issued on December 19, 2018, and subsequently modified by Order No. 36112, issued on January 24, 2019 in Docket No. 2018-0065.

By submitting your application, you understand and acknowledge that, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate, said Affiliate will be required to make a one-time payment to the Company in an amount up to twenty-five percent (25%) of your base annual compensation.  

In addition, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate or an Affiliate-Related Entity, for a period of one year, you cannot appear in negotiations or otherwise interact directly with the Company or work on the same matter that you worked on while with the Company. 

Affiliate is defined as “any person or entity that possesses an ‘affiliate interest’ in a utility as defined by section 269-19.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes (“HRS”), including a utility’s parent holding company, except as otherwise provided by HRS section 269-19.5(h).”

Affiliate-Related Entity is defined as “a third party that provides electricity-related services in a regulated utility’s service territory that has a material financial, operational, or ownership interest with an unregulated affiliate of the utility and of whom the utility has reasonable knowledge.” 

For a current list of all Affiliates and Affiliate-Related Entities, please see:
https://www.hawaiianelectric.com/about-us/key-performance-metrics/financial/affiliate-transactions

This list may be amended, updated or revised from time to time without notice.