Senior Associate, Utility Ratemaking – Carbon-Free Electricity Program

RMI

. Lead and contribute to research and analysis on utility cost allocation, ratemaking, and related regulatory issues .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $84,000 - $103,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in utility cost allocation, ratemaking, and regulatory analysis, with strong quantitative fluency and the ability to manage complex research projects independently. Proficient in synthesizing regulatory materials and communicating findings effectively to diverse stakeholders.

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Utility Cost AllocationRatemaking AnalysisQuantitative AnalysisRegulatory Filings ReviewProject Management

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Hard Skills

Quantitative FluencyCost-of-Service AnalysisFinancial AnalysisScenario AnalysisSensitivity AnalysisModel BuildingData SynthesisAnalytical Interpretation

Soft Skills

Time ManagementOrganizationAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsJudgment

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Industry Keywords

Utility RegulationElectricity SectorConsumer AdvocacyPublic PolicyElectric Utility Industry

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and contribute to research and analysis on utility cost allocation, ratemaking, and related regulatory issues
Review utility filings, commission orders, stakeholder comments, legislation, and other relevant sources
Translate regulatory and policy developments into structured analytical questions, assumptions, scenarios, and sensitivities
Conduct or contribute to quantitative analysis with quantitative modelers and subject-matter experts
Evaluate assumptions, interpret results, and communicate decision-relevant findings, limitations, and tradeoffs
Independently manage assigned research and analytical workstreams, including planning, coordination, first drafts, meeting preparation, and follow-through
Identify gaps, risks, and strategic questions requiring project leadership attention
Support engagements with regulators, commission staff, consumer advocates, utilities, policymakers, and other stakeholders
Develop briefing materials, synthesize perspectives, document decisions and next steps, and lead selected discussions with senior guidance
Use project management techniques to ensure high-quality and timely project deliverables
Report to a Manager in RMI’s Electricity Program

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of relevant professional experience in utility regulation, ratemaking, energy consulting, utility finance or planning, consumer advocacy, public policy, law, or quantitative analysis relevant to the electricity sector
Excellent time management, organization, entrepreneurship, and drive
Demonstrated track record of independently owning substantial tasks or workstreams in a project-based environment
Quantitative fluency and comfort working with financial and ratemaking analyses
Ability to structure calculations, evaluate assumptions, conduct scenario or sensitivity analysis, and interpret results
Strong grounding in utility cost allocation, including familiarity with cost-of-service analysis, allocation methods, customer impacts, and relevant regulatory tradeoffs
Ability to review and synthesize complex regulatory filings, commission decisions, stakeholder proposals, technical studies, and related materials
Ability to translate regulatory and policy questions into structured research and analytical approaches
Quantitative fluency and comfort working with spreadsheets, financial or ratemaking analyses, and model outputs
Ability to assess assumptions and interpret analytical results; advanced model-building expertise is not required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organization, judgment, attention to detail, and follow-through
Current, independent authorization to work in the U.S. without present or future sponsorship from RMI
Preferred: Direct experience in the electric utility industry, consulting, or electric regulatory agencies
Preferred: Experience with utilities, regional grid operators, regulators, commission staff, consumer advocates, distributed-energy-resource providers, community-based organizations, policymakers, or other electricity-sector stakeholders
Preferred: Expertise in utility finance and accounting, revenue requirements, cost allocation, cost-of-service analysis, rate design, distribution system planning, grid modernization, distributed energy resources, or inclusive regulatory process design
Preferred: Ability to travel 10–20%
Preferred: Excellent work references

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
403b retirement match with immediate vesting
Group life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability
Optional voluntary life, AD&D and accident plans
Health savings or flexible spending accounts
Fertility and hormonal health support
Mental health and wellness support
Comprehensive leaves of absence, including generous parental leave
Generous paid time off and sick leave
Paid sabbatical leave
Regional holidays with at least one extended break in each geography
Work from home and home technology allowances
Learning & development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning and an annual individual professional development budget
Annual bonus target of 5%
Merit-based increases
Discount marketplace, including gym memberships and pet insurance
Hybrid / remote work options
Team retreats and geographic meetups
Rewards and recognition programs
Travel costs covered for occasional in-person meetings