Regulatory Analyst

Education and Experience Requirements :

Requires a degree at least as advanced as a Bachelor's degree in a business-related field, engineering, accounting, economics, quantitative analysis, or science.

Regulatory Analyst II :

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in the regulated utility industry is preferred.

Regulatory Analyst Senior :

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in the regulated utility industry is preferred.
• Knowledge of electric utility systems, accounting statements and financial concepts as used in a regulated electric utility environment is preferred.

Regulatory Analyst Lead :

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in the regulated utility industry is preferred.
• Knowledge of electric utility systems, accounting statements and financial concepts as used in a regulated electric utility environment is preferred.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required :

• Must be adaptable and have solid problem solving skills and be capable of researching issues using multiple sources of data and appropriate technical tools available; analyzing and synthesizing data gathered; transforming data gathered into information that can be used to facilitate decision making; drawing appropriate conclusions based on information and; making sound recommendations that consider the proper balance among the various interests of internal operations, customers, regulators, shareholders, and competitors that may be impacted by the recommendation.
• Must possess good written and verbal communications skills, capable of : listening to gather and synthesize information; speaking in a clear and concise manner to convey information often technical in nature; preparing written material that provides study results, reports, memos, testimony and documentation of subjects often technical in nature.
• Areas of proficiency include some or all of the following :

o Utilization of technology and Data Analytics software and concepts to handle big data and perform advanced analysis

o Regulated utility operation, construction, or maintenance

o Retail cost of service, rate design, and state (KS & MO) regulation

o Rates administration including rules & regulations

o Utility billing and Commission generated customer complaint resolution

o Development, implementation, or maintenance of regulatory systems

o Possesses a high degree of work initiative and ability to manage multiple projects.

o Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications and demonstrate the ability to learn other software products as necessary.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and / or Testing Required : None

Working Conditions : Normal office working conditions.

Evergy has a clear mission – To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone – regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status – has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Disclaimer : The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.