Rates & Regulatory Analyst I

Superior Water, Light and Power (SWL&P), an ALLETE company, provides electricity, water, and natural gas to customers in Superior, Wisconsin, and adjacent areas.

Its offices are in Superior in northwestern Wisconsin across the St.

Louis River from Duluth, Minnesota, where ALLETE is headquartered.

SWL&P has served this region for more than 130 years and today has 15,000 electric customers, 13,000 natural gas customers and 10,000 water customers.

SWL&P plays a unique and significant role in ALLETE's sustainability-in-action strategy.

Our culture drives excellence through our shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Help analyze and interpret cost records to compute the costs of product or services (electric, gas, water, etc.).


* Help prepare, submit, support and complete rate applications and reports for regulatory authorities.


* Assist with detailed evaluations of projects using statistical data, company goals, competition and external factors.


* Ensure that regulated tariffs meet the specifications of the regulatory environment (PSCW, MPUC, FERC, etc.).


* Assist with forecasting and scheduling utility nominations for electric and gas distribution systems and customers.


* Assist in developing and maintaining firm and interruptible contracts and agreements to ensure successful transfer of supply across relevant distribution systems.


* Help ensure compliance with utility laws, regulations and industry standards.


* Help research compliance issues and ensure appropriate policies and procedures are in place and being followed.


* Collaborate with accounting, finance, customer service and operations teams to meet all regulatory requirements.


* Help design and implement effective regulatory compliance processes while fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.


* Ensure adequate internal review of regulatory filings.


* Assist in the tracking and monitoring of regulatory changes and policies to assess their impact to the Company and prioritize compliance issues.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:


* Bachelor's Degree required.
+ Degree in accounting, business administration, economics, mathematics or political science preferred

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:


* No experience required
+ One year utility sector experience preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:


* This position will report regularly in person to Superior, WI


* This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:


* The expected annual compensation range for this position is $52,000 - $64,000.

Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, experience, and market conditions.


* Compensation Incentive Program


* Retirement Benefits


* Medical, Dental & Vision Plan


* Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts


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