Mgr Strategic Pricing

Pay Grade

18

Position Summary

CPS Energy is at the forefront of changing how people think about and use energy. Whether as one of the largest solar power developers in the country or by giving customers the latest smart energy solutions to better manage their energy use, CPS Energy is a leader in developing cleaner and smarter energy choices for our customers.

The Manager of Strategic Pricing plays a critical role in achieving CPS Energy’s financial objectives.  The successful candidate will be responsible for recovery factor calculations, assisting with cost of service studies and rate design efforts, maintaining CPS Energy’s revenue forecast utilized in financial planning, developing and leading transmission-related PUCT filings, and analyzing customer bill impacts of proposed financial scenarios.  This will include conducting analysis and developing recommendations as well as requesting and receiving approval from company executives, the Office of Public Utilities with the city of San Antonio, Board of Trustees, and other regulators as needed.
 

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Develop & maintain rates that meet customer needs while ensuring full cost recovery for CPS Energy (e.g., retail electric and gas rates)
• Assist with cost of service analysis activities to ensure appropriate class definitions and cost recovery
• Prepare schedules and work papers for development of the annual Earnings Monitoring Report or transmission rate filing packages; includes development of rate applications and tariffs as well as responses to requests for information for to the Public Utility Commission of Texas or other intervenors  
• Assist with the preparation of exhibits and schedules for development of retail rate filing packages, rate applications and ordinances; including responses to requests for information for presentation and approval by CPS Energy Board and San Antonio City Council
• Lead the development of adjustment factors associated with fuel, regulatory, STEP, Winter Storm Uri, and ERCOT-NODAL related energy costs to ensure proper revenue recovery and establish business rules for appropriate cost allocations between retail and wholesale loads
• Partner with Regulatory group to analyze the effect of Legislative and/or rule making changes
• Assist with administrative duties such as budgeting and risk planning, as needed
• Responsible for the performance, professional growth and engagement of direct reports
• Conduct ongoing training & development for self and others to ensure skillsets remain current
• Internal subject matter expert for rate and regulatory issues; regular briefings with senior and executive management; regulatory liaison with state and local regulatory authorities
• Provide testimony and expertise in connection with CPS Energy rate filings and interventions, provide resource testimony and support in prepping senior executive management for live testimony.  This includes testimony before Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT).
• Expertise in strategic evaluation and assessment of business risk and opportunity utilizing complex finance and economic modeling and analysis.
• Strategic business development - Responsible for the economic analysis of numerous new business ventures with the goal of assessing and leveraging existing assets.
• Partner to build and evolve CPS Energy People First philosophy in support of CPS Energy goals and initiatives
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA preferred
• Strategy consulting experience a plus
• Experience preparing and providing testimony in support before regulatory bodies

Competencies

Minimum Education

Required Certifications

Working Environment

Physical Demands