Team Leader, Rates

10/06/2025

Locations: East Berlin, Connecticut

Role and Scope of Position:
Responsible for regulatory and business requirements and development and administration of the company's rates and tariffs in Connecticut.

Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change,  based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.

Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Eversource will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position

Essential Functions: 

• Initiates and manages projects and/or work to ensure timely and accurate delivery of products and services to internal and external customers

• Prepares and interprets complex rate, cost of service and/or contractual analyses including but not limited to electric and gas service under all rate classes, customer services and/or other tariff or rate administration matters

• Leads both cross-functional and intra-departmental teams that develop and implement rate and regulatory strategies

• Monitors work performed within Rates, reviews recommendations and ensures that projects associated with rates-related activities are implemented on a timely basis

• Leads department activities for analyses and development of pricing and customer sector performance to determine when pricing changes are appropriate

• Develops rate and related recommendations and proposals including analyzing, implementing, administering and communicating information related to pricing; services provided and the costs of providing service, and related revenue and other financial analysis and impacts with management

• Anticipates future needs and emerging opportunities relating to ratemaking and implementation of delivery, energy and other tariff-based products or services

• Provides witness support and/or represents company before the CT regulatory commission in matters related to rate and costing issues; some support to Eversource affiliates on rate related matters may be needed on occasion.

• Maintains knowledge of relevant business and industry trends and proven project management and supervisory practices

• Leads in development and implementation of process improvements and efficiencies

• Fosters a productive, engaging and inclusive work environment in which open communication is encouraged and obstacles to open communication are addressed quickly

• Provides guidance and support to team members when challenging situations are encountered and helps them to be successful

  Keeps management informed of issues, impediments and progress

• Keeps management informed of issues, impediments and progress

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• Strong knowledge of customer energy utilization and electric service definitions and concepts

• Understanding of rate setting procedures including authorizing regulations and filing requirements

• Solid understanding of CT regulatory policies, practices, commission precedents and proceedings

• Excellent knowledge of ratemaking concepts and applications

• Adept at working with and analyzing large sets of data and performing complex analyses using Excel and other data analysis tools

• Understanding of Eversource customer segments and  utility services provided

  ·Program and product research, analysis and development techniques

• Utility organizational structure and functions; Utility accounting and finance

• Ability and willingness to represent company in technical and administrative matters, and provide testimony as subject matter expert where appropriate before regulatory agencies, commissions, courts and public forums

• Strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to develop and give presentations before various audiences and levels of the organization are essential

• Strong business acumen; strong customer service orientation

• Must possess a high degree of personal ownership and accountability

Ability and willingness to:

• Influence decisions based upon expertise

• Effectively lead teams and work with a diverse workforce

• Think and act strategically in a fast-paced environment with frequently shifting and/or conflicting priorities

• Initiate and manage change as needed

• Work with a sense of urgency and drive business results

• Strategically and tactically evaluate and implement sophisticated regulatory programs and initiatives

• Work with integrity and maintain high ethical standards

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in economics, finance, engineering or related field.  Advanced degree in business administration a plus.

Experience:           

• Minimum 8 years of experience in utility rates, economics or finance-related areas (e.g. utility accounting, finance, engineering and/or regulatory); at least 2 years of project management and/or supervisory responsibility required. Utility regulation, economics and/or rate-related experience strongly preferred.

Licenses & Certifications:

• None

Working Conditions:

• Fast paced working environment with multiple projects and stakeholders

• Must be available to work emergency storm assignment as required.

• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

Mental Aspects:

• Fast-paced working environment with multiple stakeholders. Ability to multi-task and shift among multiple priorities simultaneously is critical.

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Competencies:

Build trusting relationships

Manage and develop people

Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration

Lead change

Communicate strategic vision

Create an engaged workforce

Focus on the customer

Take ownership & accountability

Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive.The annual salary range for this position is:

$121,560.00-$135,070.00

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

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. 

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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