Sr Principal Regulatory Analyst
American Water
Leads complex financial modeling and regulatory filings for utility acquisitions.
22 days ago ago
$98,800 - $165,100
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Camden, NJ
Office Full-Time
Company Size
6,800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Water Treatment
Water Distribution
Environmental Services
Infrastructure Management
Water Resources Management
Sector Specialisms
Water Quality
Wastewater Service
Infrastructure
Water Treatment
Water Distribution
Water Testing and Analysis
Water Resources
Regulatory Compliance
Role
What you would be doing
financial analysis
rate modeling
regulatory filings
data collection
statistical modeling
team leadership
- Prepares specialized and highly complex financial and statistical analyses, sensitivities and scenario analysis as requested to support all aspects of the ratemaking process for acquisitions.
- Prepare analysis that supports acquisitions for operational/state business partners in the filing of base rate cases and alternative regulatory mechanisms (DSIC, RAC, trackers, etc). Ensure the financial support is complete, accurate and timely prepared meeting all filing deadlines.
- Own the end-to-end preparation and development of the most complex pro forma adjustments that are relied upon to support acquisitions in base rate case requests and alternative regulatory mechanisms.
- Provides research and comparative analyses of most complex public utility issues, trends and best practices.
- Prepare accurate rate case support schedules, testimony and exhibits for complex acquisition issues.
- Know, understand and comply with the law, ethics and corporate citizenship behavior regarding employment, benefits, safety, the law and ethics and compliance.
- Prepares acquisition revenue requirement calculations, modifies based on Company policy direction, and Commission ordered changes. Able to complete the most complex revenue requirement calculations. Including building newly created revenue requirement models, resulting from policy initiatives, acquisitions, expansion to new states, and/or Commission orders.
- Interact with staff, colleagues, constituents, collaborators, and stakeholders across the organization.
- Data collection, research methodologies and statistical and cost analysis.
- Operate within the department work including understanding systems, procedures, processes and how the department fits into the unit, division, and overall business design to which it belongs.
- Delegate, lead, guide and direct work of teams and individuals to support strategies, initiatives, goals, policies, procedures and emulate them in your daily performance.
- Drive relationships, build trust, work to support employees, managers, direct reports and department heads to ensure a positive, predictable Employee Experience that emulates the values of the company.
- Provides technical solutions and analysis on national issues.
- Prepares written and oral testimony and sponsors complex adjustments for acquisition related issues in rate filings.
- Execution and analysis using company business technologies and computer simulation programs.
- Know, understand and effectively implement policies, procedures, agreements, payroll, benefits, procurement, initiatives, budget, programs, and the like.
- Ensures regulatory filings are appropriately filed on the regulatory SharePoint site.
- Develop, recruit, and build a collaborative team that strives to achieve goals that support strategies.
- Analyze complex utility acquisition applications, reports, financial records, and cost studies.
- Know, understand and effectively implement the elements of the strategic plan and tie those strategies to the operation, roles and goals of the department.
- Business report writing, preparation and delivery of presentations including oral and written testimony.
- Develops and delivers the most complex financial support that is relied upon by Company consultants in areas such as: acquisition, cost of service studies, return on equity, capital structure, depreciation studies, service company costs, Lead/Lag studies, etc.
- Prepares statistical and other quantitative analyses of acquisition customer usage data to forecast sales and revenues to support pro forma adjustments and forecast test year information regarding sales, customer counts, and revenues.
- Prepares all financial, statistical, and other analyses necessary to complete class cost of service and rate design studies for rate cases, including detailed customer impact studies for acquisitions.
- Provide/Present recommendations and/or conclusions to Executive Management, ELT and other outside stakeholders based on the requested analyses.
- Audit, review and analysis of business and financial records.
- Identifies and leads activities to drive continuous process improvements.
- Lead special projects or recurring work efforts as assigned and support the needs of the entire Regulatory Services organization (examples such as Board Presentations, Regulatory-wide presentations, etc.)
- Lead training initiatives as assigned for Regulatory Services teams and State Regulatory Leaders (eg: acquisitions, modelling, planning, and any other regulatory related areas).
- Involved with recruiting, acclimating, assisting, developing and mentoring other lesser experienced professionals within the department and potentially across functions.
- Prepares responses to interrogatories for schedules and exhibits they own and assists and mentors all levels of regulatory analysts in their development.
- Direct, manage, evaluate, and hold a team of employees accountable to achieve short-and-long-term goals.
- Prepares complex acquisition filings that respond to requests from the Commission or comply with regulatory compliance requirements from previous Orders.
What you bring
excel
sap
bachelor's
mba
15 years
us gaap
- Know, understand and effectively implement managerial principles such as collaboration, innovation, strategy, communication, transparency, and predictability.
- Economic and mathematical principles relating to utility ratemaking, class cost of service, and cost analysis.
- Up to 20 %
- Must have the ability to review most complex data and make appropriate decisions regarding public utility operations and to project future costs for controversial issues.
- Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, economics, finance, accounting, business or a closely related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel) with particular advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel.
- Fundamental accounting concepts and understanding of analytical concepts for financial analysis as well as US GAAP accounting practices.
- Working knowledge of SAP a plus.
- Seasoned professional with a minimum of 15 years prior experience in the utility industry and/or shared service or multi-company corporation.
- MBA in Accounting or Finance or a Master’s degree preferred.
- Professional office environment
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Company
Overview
Since 1886
Year Established
The company was founded in this year, marking the beginning of its journey in water and wastewater services.
14M+ People
Serve Millions Daily
The company delivers water and wastewater services to over fourteen million people across the United States.
24 States
National Presence
The company operates and provides essential water services in a significant portion of the U.S., covering two dozen states.
130+ Years
Legacy of Excellence
With over a century of experience, the company has built a reputation as a leader in water systems and operations.
- Provides vital water and wastewater services, ensuring communities have access to clean water.
- Has a long history of managing water infrastructure in partnership with municipalities.
- Recent projects include modernizing infrastructure, expanding service coverage, and improving water treatment facilities.
- Known for innovation in water management, offering sustainable solutions to modern water challenges.
- A trusted provider for residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the U.S.
- Safety first – safety is our top focus for every employee, customer and community we serve.
- Trust, dignity & respect – being dependable, honest, transparent and accountable; ensuring everyone is acknowledged, heard and empowered to thrive.
- One team – leveraging our size, scale and expertise to act as a cohesive team working towards a greater purpose.
- Environmental leadership – delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable services while acting as a trusted steward of our most precious resource.
- High performance – committed to excellence in everything we do, executing to the best of our abilities and addressing issues quickly and transparently.
75% reduction
Injury Rate Improvement
The injury rate has been reduced by 75% since 2018, demonstrating a strong commitment to workplace safety.
20 billion kWh
Solar Energy Generation
Deployment of solar panels at six treatment facilities generates approximately 20 million kWh annually.
6.4 billion gallons
Water Saved
Leak-detection technology has prevented the loss of 6.4 billion gallons of water per day over five years.
≤1%
Affordable Water Bills
Average residential bills are capped at ≤1% of median household income, ensuring affordability.
- Medium‑term GHG goal: reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2035 from a 2020 baseline.
- Long‑term GHG goal: achieve net zero scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050.
- Water delivery efficiency: by 2035, reduce water delivered per customer 15% vs 2015 baseline.
- Water system resilience: by 2030, increase Utility Resilience Index by 10% vs 2020 baseline.
- Drinking water quality compliance tied to employee compensation via Annual Performance Plan.
- Infrastructure investment: billions annually, including $28–32 billion over ten years to modernize assets, boost resiliency, reduce leaks and enhance water quality.
- In 2022, water‑line replacement rate was 136 years—well ahead of nearly 200‑year industry average.
#11 Ranking
Forbes Best Employers for Diversity
Recognized as one of the top employers for diversity in the U.S.
4 Years
Consistently top-scoring utility in the Disability Equality Index.
2022 Pay Equity
Conducted a comprehensive pay equity analysis across the organization.
Four Consecutive Years
Included in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index for four years.
- Chief Inclusion Officer (dual-reporting to CEO & CHRO) leads ID&E strategic plan.
- Inclusion & Diversity Advisory Council provides governance and guidance for ID&E efforts.
- Four employee business resource groups launched: female empowerment; Black/African American; LGBTQ+; caregivers & disability.
- Social-goal tracking includes % female and racial/ethnic diversity based on self-identification.
- Annual Performance Plan includes Employee Diversity as performance metric.
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