Rate & Regulatory Analyst III or Sr.

Company Summary Statement

Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve more than 1.3 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States. LG&E serves 334,000 natural gas and 433,000 electric customers in Louisville and 16 surrounding counties. KU serves 569,000 customers in 77 Kentucky counties and five counties in Virginia. LG&E and KU are major employers and active supporters of the communities they serve. They empower employees, community members and initiatives across their service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability and wellbeing.

Overview

This position is responsible for regulatory and rate-making decisions that shape the future of energy in our region. Responsibilities include playing a key role in developing cost of service, revenue requirement and rate strategies; supporting regulatory filings; and influencing decisions that affect millions of customers. This is a high-visibility, analytical role ideal for professionals who enjoy combining data analysis, regulatory strategy, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support regulatory filings by preparing base rate and regulatory mechanism filings for state commissions and FERC.
• Analyze and shape cost recovery strategy by performing cost-of-service studies and lead/lag studies and developing revenue requirements and pricing analyses.
• Develop responses to commissions, intervenors, and stakeholders in regulatory proceedings.
• Monitors industry developments by tracking regulatory trends and emerging issues and help develop recommendations for leadership.
• Collaborate across the organization with finance, legal, operations and leadership to deliver high-quality filings and results.
• Drive continuous improvement by enhancing analytical models, databases, and processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Advise internal stakeholders on compliance and regulatory requirements for retail, wholesale, and transmission customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, economics, engineering, or related field.

Required Experience

• 5+ years or more years of work experience in the regulation of utilities
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Ability to manage complex projects and deadlines
• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and completeness

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with cost-of-service, rate design, regulatory processes, and/or accounting principles