Regulatory Analyst – Senior

Rate Analyst supporting regulatory compliance and financial objectives for interstate pipeline services at Williams. Conducting cost studies, designing rates, and preparing FERC filings while collaborating with internal teams.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Rate Analyst supports the company’s regulatory, commercial, and financial objectives by conducting cost of service studies, designing rates, and preparing filings for interstate natural gas pipeline services under Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) jurisdiction.
Coordinates the development of rate case positions on significant issues
Analyzes FERC orders related to filings and communicates company impact
Prepares and files tariff changes to meet the business needs of company partners
Coordinates responses to FERC and customer's data request
Collaborates with company partners to gather and review data for FERC certificate filings and reports and ensure they are consistent with business strategies and practices
Provides expert testimony before federal or state regulatory bodies
Supports commercial and business development teams to evaluate new opportunities/services
Develops, reviews and provides input into legal pleadings
Consults as a specialist on FERC regulatory matters
Performs detailed cost-of-service studies, financial modeling, and scenario analysis to support rate proposals and regulatory strategies
Creates, evaluates, and recommends rate structures and tariff provisions; prepare and submit rate case filings, tariff changes, and compliance reports to FERC
Works with internal teams (Legal, Engineering, Commercial, Accounting, Scheduling, Gas Control) to gather data and develop comprehensive regulatory strategies
Monitors and analyzes transportation and storage agreements to maximize value, minimize costs, and support strategic planning for new and existing capacity offerings
Mentors others

Requirements

What you’ll need

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering or related field and a minimum of four (4) years’ interstate pipeline work experience
Preferred: MBA
Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
Direct experience in interstate regulatory area
Familiarity with pipeline capacity management, contract analysis, and tariff development
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
Hybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positions
Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
HSA and FSA options
Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
Employee stock purchase plan
Domestic partner benefits
Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about

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Hard Skills & Tools

cost of service studiesfinancial modelingscenario analysisrate structurestariff provisionsregulatory strategiesdata analysiscontract analysispipeline capacity managementrate case filings

Soft Skills

organizational skillsinterpersonal skillscollaborationmentoringindependent workcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeMBA