Pricing & Cost of Service Analyst

PacifiCorp · United States

Power Your Greatness PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion and belonging. General Purpose Join a team that helps shape the future of energy pricing and regulatory strategy! As a Pricing & Cost of Service Analyst, you will conduct in-depth analyses of utility rates, pricing structures, and cost-of-service data to support informed business and regulatory decisions. This role is responsible for developing cost-of-service studies, evaluating rate design and rate spread alternatives, and preparing proposals to revise retail electric prices. Leveraging data-driven insights, you will perform feasibility studies, cost-benefit assessments, revenue analyses, forecasting, and trend evaluations, while partnering with internal stakeholders to develop recommendations that balance customer impacts, regulatory requirements, and business objectives. The position offers a unique opportunity to influence pricing strategies and contribute to the delivery of safe, reliable, and affordable energy services. Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis related to cost of service, design of retail electric prices, rate spread, special contract analysis, revenue normalization, rate analysis, and reporting.
• Draft testimony, exhibits and tariff changes to be filed with state regulatory commissions and provide analytical support.
• Present analysis and provide alternatives and recommendations to department management and influence decisions regarding regulatory policies and strategies.
• Prepare and respond to requests for rates and rate comparisons.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret data for trends, forecasts, and modeling.
• Interpret rules and regulatory orders to internal parties.
• As assigned, oversee the work of associate analysts.

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, mathematics, business, accounting, or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• A minimum of three years of regulatory experience.
• Data gathering, analysis, interpretation, trending, forecasting, and modeling.
• Knowledge of applicable Company policies and procedures; applicable federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations.
• Proficient with the use of personal computers including spreadsheet, database, word processing, and presentation applications to gather, analyze, and model information.
• Communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult with internal and external customers regarding matters/issues which may be sensitive in nature.
• Ability to work with all levels of an organization including people with different styles and backgrounds and ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to present alternatives and recommendations.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate projects and be accountable for project outcomes.
• Understanding of utility economics.
• Experience with Cognos and advanced Microsoft Excel. Experience with Visual Basic preferred.
• Travel may be required.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.
• Life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)
• Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing