Associate Tariff Analyst

Consumers Energy is Michigan's largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.

LOCATION

This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday assigned to the One Energy Plazalocated in Jackson,MI. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).

The Associate Tariff Analyst will evaluate, review, and modify tariffs in the Company's gas and electric rate books. They are responsible for validating rate changes in the Company's billing system, including bill messages and bill print, to ensure accurate customer invoices. They will also collaborate with business partners to ensure compliance with rates, tariffs, and regulatory requirements.

• Monitor public utility commissions for changes in regulatory policies and procedures
• Assist in preparation of rate case exhibits and testimony to support proposed tariff changes
• Review of billing invoices following transport to production impacting rate configuration
• Participate in assigned project teams
• Research billing issues, including customer complaints
• Support of Information Asset Management
• Other duties as assigned may be necessary

• Ability to analyze and interpret information, conduct research, and coordinate time sensitive matters
• Ability to influence and build relationships
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, tasks and assignments
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Skills in technical writing and proofreading

• Bachelor's degree in Business, English, Political Science, Finance, Legal or Engineering
  
  
  
  • (OR) Associate's degree in Business, English, Political Science, Finance, Legal or Engineering with two (2) or more years of experience in regulatory, rates or billing with interest in utility operations
  • (OR) High school diploma with four (4) or more years of experience in regulatory, rates, billing with interest in utility operations
  
  
  
  

Why should you join our team?

At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Up to 13 paid Holidays
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don't discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capABLE, Interfaith and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.