This job posting will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on the date listed below.
August 29, 2026
The Senior Rate Analyst supports the Director of Rates in developing, maintaining, and
applying the electric utility cost-of-service model and related analytical tools. This role
leads complex revenue requirement, class cost allocation, and rate design studies;
produces clear, defensible documentation for internal decision-making and external
stakeholders; and collaborates across Finance, Accounting, Generation, Engineering,
Customer Service, and Regulatory/Legal functions to ensure rates are equitable,
competitive, and aligned with the Authority's financial and operational objectives.
Essential job functions include, but are not limited to:
• Develop, maintain, and document the electric utility cost-of-service model,
including data inputs, assumptions, methodologies, and version control.
• Prepare annual and multi-year revenue requirement studies and support long
range rate planning.
• Perform class cost allocation, marginal cost analysis as applicable, and rate design
studies; evaluate impacts by customer class, usage characteristics, and contract
terms.
• Analyze generation, transmission, distribution, and customer-related costs;
coordinate with Accounting/Finance and operations teams to validate cost drivers
and allocations.
• Develop rate and tariff proposals and prepare supporting workpapers, narratives,
and exhibits.
• Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses to inform leadership decisions.
• Support budget, forecasting, and financial planning activities by providing rate
related assumptions, revenue projections, and variance explanations.
• Prepare clear presentations and summaries for internal leadership, Board
materials, and customer/stakeholder discussions; respond to data requests and
inquiries.
• Monitor and benchmark rate structures and cost-of-service practices across peer
public power and investor-owned utilities; identify trends and improvement
opportunities.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Skills, Knowledge, Qualities:
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and
communicate complex financial and operational data.
• Strong knowledge of electric utility ratemaking concepts, including revenue
requirement, functionalization/classification, cost allocation, and rate design.
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong proficiency with Microsoft
Office.
• Ability to build and maintain structured, auditable models with clear
documentation, assumptions, and version control.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce
defensible workpapers and present results to technical and non-technical
audiences.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple
deadlines while working collaboratively across departments.
• High professional ethics and discretion when handling confidential financial,
customer, and contract information.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Education, Training, Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a
related field.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in electric utility rates, cost
of-service modeling, financial analysis, or a closely related field.
Certificates, Registrations, Licenses:
• Valid Oklahoma driver's license, or the ability to convert within 30 days for those
with an out of state driver's license that are an Oklahoma resident.
Physical/Mental Requirements & Working Conditions:
• Work is usually performed in an office environment.
Other information:
• Position can be located at the at the Engineering and Technology Center, Tulsa, OK
or the Administrative Center in Chouteau, OK.
• Occasional travel to other GRDA locations and customer/stakeholder meetings may
be required.
• Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Highly competitive benefits package
If you're passionate about growth, teamwork, and making an impact, you'll love building your career with us.