Regulatory Planning Analyst

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Role and Scope of Position:
This position is responsible for facilitating Eversource (CL&P and Yankee Gas) to meet their regulatory obligations in Connecticut as established by law and by CT Public Utility and Regulatory Authority, CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, and CT Siting Council decisions and orders.

Essential Functions:  

• Monitors and coordinates Eversource’s participation in active regulatory proceedings.
• Ensures appropriate individuals within Eversource are aware of compliance obligations.
• Ensures filings are appropriately reviewed, receive necessary approvals, and are made in a timely fashion.
• Assists filing technicians, and on occasion make filings.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill: 

• Proficient in use of the TRACs (Lotus Notes) and CaseWorks (Sharepoint) systems.
• Ability to summarize in writing both the written and the spoken word quickly and accurately
• Advanced organizational and time management skills are also essential since each Analyst is required to manage several proceedings, each with their own schedule
• Effective interpersonal skills are necessary since the job requires interaction with a myriad of individuals within the Companies (e.g., legal, regulatory affairs, business owners) as well as with state regulatory agencies
• Regulatory Analysts work closely, often sharing docket responsibilities as necessary to be responsive to regulatory and business deadlines

Education:    

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience                   

Experience:         

• Minimum of three (3) or more years of related experience
• Prior regulatory or utility experience preferred               

Licenses & Certifications:  

• None

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

Mental Aspects:

• The job requires the ability to manage several dockets simultaneously, as well as multiple compliance orders, which require problem solving skills related to logistics and critical path assessment

Leadership Behaviors/Competencies:

Set and Communicate Direction and Priorities

• Know the business plan and how your role connects to it
• Identify problems, issues; take responsibility for resolution
• Set high standards for self; deliver quality performance
• Raise ideas for improvement
• Communicate, communicate, communicate

Build Trusting Relationships

• Follow through on commitments made to manager, colleagues, and customers.
• Address difficult or controversial issues and encourage others to do the same.
• Have honest dialogue with others

Manage and Develop People

• Set performance goals that align with department and company goals
• Meet regularly with your supervisor/manager to discuss your performance
• Seek opportunities to develop skills and gain knowledge through on the job opportunities, i.e. working on projects, attending meetings, etc.

Foster Teamwork and Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work collaboratively within and across the organization to achieve “One Company” and other goals
• Recognize and address cross functional implications of your work

Create a Diverse, Inclusive Workforce

• Incorporate the diverse ideas and perspectives of team, colleagues, and customers in your work

Lead Change

• Proactively seek out opportunities to improve business performance and customer service.
• Respond positively to new demands or circumstances
• Exhibit a “can-do” attitude to support changes in priorities and work processes

Focus on the Customer

• Deliver superior service to our customers, both internal and external, in a reliable, attentive, courteous, quality, proactive and timely manner

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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Vaccination Information:

Eversource requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by their first day of employment. If you have any concerns regarding compliance with this requirement, you will need to discuss your concerns with Eversource’s HR department after you have been made a conditional offer of employment. Eversource does not require applicants to discuss vaccination status prior to receipt of a conditional offer of employment and complies with all applicable laws.

Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment.  This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.