Senior Analyst-Regulatory Strategy & Financial Analysis

As the Senior Analyst - Regulatory Strategy and Financial Analysis you will participate in the support of TDS's regulatory strategies that protect and/or increase existing revenue streams and maximizes opportunities for revenue growth. This involves monitoring and analyzing the financial operations of telephone companies in multiple states and determining what actions should be taken.

You will lead initiatives such as preparing rate cases, financial exhibits, direct and rebuttal testimony, working with PSC Staff and consumer groups, earnings monitoring and PSC financial reviews, coordinating and preparing responses to Commission and internal data requests and strategic analysis of earnings-impacting regulatory/industry issues. This is accomplished by having a strong understanding of TDS's financial systems, service costs, regulatory processes, revenue sources and working closely with the business units to assess their objectives within a regulated or partially regulated environment.

Also you will assist management in the development and implementation of effective internal regulatory revenue and earnings policies and procedures that balance the complex interest of all internal business units, protects existing regulated revenue streams, and maximizes opportunities for revenue growth.

*This position has the opportunity to work remotely out of any of the US States that TDS operates in.*

The pay range listed for this position represents the low and high end of the base compensation range. The actual offer amount will carefully consider multiple factors, such as relevant skills, qualifications, work experience, location and/or competencies that align with the specified role. Certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses and equity awards.

About TDS
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS), a Fortune 1000 company, provides wireless; broadband, video and voice; and hosted and managed services to approximately 6 million connections nationwide through its businesses, UScellular, TDS Telecom, and OneNeck IT Solutions. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Chicago, TDS employed approximately 8,800 associates as of December 31, 2023.

Leads rate case teams and prepares rate case exhibits and testimony in support of local rate increases and state USF receipt including all analysis and supporting workpapers and responses to commission data requests.
• Prepares and reviews reports and financial exhibits for the telephone companies as requested by commissions, management or other internal customers concerning earnings analyses, annual regulatory reports, monthly/quarterly results, depreciation studies, construction plans, access rate reform and other rate impact studies. Coordinates and develops responses to Commission and industry data requests.
• Monitors regulated earnings for ILEC companies to maximize earnings retention. Identifies earnings shortfalls and participates in the preparation of the analysis to determine the most beneficial approach to improve earnings.
• Assists Manager, Associate Manager, and state government affairs managers in monitoring and participating in state regulatory and industry issues as they arise and analyzing the financial impact on the telephone companies to ensure timely identification and responses.
• Special projects including reduced regulation analysis, operating budget process and others as necessary.
• Review CABS switched access billing to ensure accuracy and compliance with access tariff applications of billable rate elements and also analyze minute of use trends to identify potential under/over billing.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis in accounting or finance or 4+ years of professional work experience.
• 3+ years combined regulatory and telecommunications or related industry experience.

Other Qualifications

• MBA, CPA or CMA.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Strong computer skills and experience including mainframe applications, SAP, CABS, and MS Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively with internal and external staff from various technical disciplines and backgrounds.
• Ability to act independently and evaluate alternatives.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Supervisory and coaching skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Detail orientated while maintaining a high-level view of the overall business.

Do you meet all of the Required Qualifications, but aren't sure if your experience meets the Other Qualifications? We encourage you to apply! Research shows that some candidates may not apply for jobs unless they feel they meet 100% of the qualifications, when, in fact, they have the skills and experience to be successful in the role! Experience and skills come in many different forms and may not always look identical to what we have on paper, but still lead to success in the role. If you meet the Required Qualifications and believe you have what it takes to be successful in the position, apply today!

Benefits

Associates scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week have access to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off benefits such as vacation (15 days accrued per year for full-time; pro-rated for part-time associates working between 20-39 hours), sick leave (10 days accrued per year for full-time and pro-rated for all other associates), seven paid national holidays and one floating holiday, paid parental leave (2 weeks after 12 months of employment), among others. Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability coverage is also available for associates working 30 or more hours per week and Education Assistance is available to full-time associates. Associates scheduled to work under twenty hours per week or for a limited term (i.e. interns) are eligible for medical coverage, the 401(k) plan (if 18 or older), as well as sick leave (10 days accrued per year for full-time and pro-rated for all other associates). For more detail on the benefits we offer click here.

At TDS, we embrace Equal Employment Opportunity by valuing our differences and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by law. To learn about our diversity & inclusion philosophy and culture, click here!