Regulatory and Research Analyst (USA Remote)

Regulatory and Research Analyst (USA Remote)

New York, New York, United States

Job Title: Regulatory and Research Analyst (USA Remote)

Compensation: $65,000 to $100,000 annually based on experience, with a bonus structure that is currently in development.

Position Type & Term: Full-time W2 position.

Benefits: Fully remote work, paid time off, health, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan

Job Summary

The Regulatory and Research Analyst will support the teams work as expert witnesses on regulatory matters in the natural gas industry and utilities. This role includes performing research and analysis to support transactional and operational business functions within the natural gas and adjacent industrial marketplace. The analyst will assist in preparing and filing regulatory reports, analyzing industry rules and regulations, conducting data analytics, and developing compliance strategies. Strong analytical, statistical, research, and presentation skills are essential, along with attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Position Responsibilities

• Prepare regulatory and analytical documents, including testimony, schedules, work papers, information requests, and briefs.
• Review numeric and non-numeric datasets to identify key data points, trends, and issues.
• Perform data sorting and cleaning to identify critical information and discovery issues.
• Communicate data analysis through detailed and high-level presentations, including data visualization.
• Use public data and data from discovery to perform causational, trend, and risk analysis.
• Maintain detailed records of documents, notes, and references for deliverables.
• Conduct comparative benchmarking analyses using industry data.
• Perform administrative tasks related to projects, such as preparing progress reports, compiling report sections, and updating project schedules.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Familiarity with the utility regulatory process and a general understanding of rate cases and common utility matters.
• Advanced competence in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent reading comprehension and written communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of statistical principles and the ability to apply them in data analysis.
• At least one year of experience in professional and technical research.
• Strong critical thinking skills for problem-solving and understanding new topics and data types.
• Proficiency in data visualization to present data in a visually accessible manner following client guidelines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills, with the capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in business/data analysis within the utilities or utility regulatory sectors.
• Familiarity or experience with the natural gas industry, particularly in gas engineering or operations.
• Understanding of the legal environment, including processes like discovery and testimony.
• General knowledge of finance and accounting concepts.
• BS/BA degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, Management, or a related field. An advanced degree is a plus.