Rate Design & Analysis Manager

CPS Energy

  • San Antonio, TX
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,500 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve. Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day!Pay Grade17Deadline to Apply: September 10, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CSTPosition SummaryDevelops, designs, and analyzes electric and gas rates and tariffs. Evaluates and analyzes proposed new rate structures. Benchmarks industry trends to inform decision-making. Compiles and maintains large datasets to evaluate customer bills and impacts of rate changes. Reviews and drafts tariff language including rate schedules and riders. Trains and instructs other analysts in the research and application of ratemaking philosophies, and guides analysts in the proper line of reasoning and study. Recovers the utility’s revenue requirements.Tasks and Responsibilities
  • Designs gas and electric rates sufficient to ensure recovery of the company’s revenue requirements, fair apportionment of costs among customers, and adherence to rate design principles.
  • Analyzes and designs special gas and electric rates, including new rate types and structures.
  • Performs pricing and new product analyses, including benchmarking of industry peers and evaluation of emerging customer needs.
  • Develops and maintains large databases, including customer billing data. Utilizes analytics to evaluate customer bills, look for anomalies in billing data, and evaluate the impacts of rate changes.
  • Contributes to strategic decision-making and special projects through analysis of financial and billing data.
  • Drafts potential new gas and electric tariffs, including applicable rate schedules and riders.
  • Assists with preparation of testimony, exhibits and schedules for development of rate filing packages, rate applications and ordinances, including responses to requests for information for presentation and approval by CPS Energy Board and San Antonio City Council.
  • Develops bill frequency reports that show distribution of customer bills at different usage levels for use in design of rate structures.
  • Performs rate comparisons and calculates customer bill impacts to evaluate energy-related projects under different assumptions
  • Maintains an effective business relationship with internal and external stakeholders including the City, PUC staff, and other entities.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum SkillsMinimum Knowledge and AbilitiesRelevant experience in cost analysis, utility rate design and/or pricing development.Valid Class C Texas Driver’s License and scheduling.Must have favorable driving record.Preferred Qualifications
  • Significant experience in pricing analysis and rate design in the utility industry.
  • Complex problem solving skills.
  • Proven experience with undertaking and completing complex projects
CompetenciesUsing MathDelivering High Quality WorkManaging ResourcesEntrepreneurial ThinkingManaging PerformanceMinimum EducationBachelor’s degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Physics or related field from an accredited university.Required CertificationsWorking EnvironmentIndoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equip, phone, multi-functioning printer & calculator. Ability to travel to & from meetings, training sessions or other busi-related events.After hours work may be required.Physical DemandsExerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.

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