Rates & Pricing: Lead Financial Analyst, Senior Financial Analyst, or Financial Analyst (Depends on Experience)

Closing Date to Apply: March 23rd, 2026

Openings: 2

Salary: 

Financial Analyst: $86,569.60 to $139,380.80

Senior Financial Analyst: $97,323.20 to $156,707.20

Lead Financial Analyst: $109,324.80 to $191,318.40

Typically, selected candidates are hired at a salary rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Benefits: This link below will provide you with Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for different benefits.

Grant PUD — Unified Insurance Program (uip-wa.org)

Grant County PUD will administer a background check as part of the hiring process, if selected for this position. 

Position Summary

The Rates & Pricing group’s mission is to expand Grant PUD’s rates and pricing capabilities to support our strategic objectives: Maintain a strong financial position, provide long-term low rates, and provide outstanding service to our customers.

In these roles, you’ll analyze and design utility rates, helping us balance operational costs with customer affordability. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to develop rate strategies, ensuring policy compliance while optimizing revenue streams. Your insights will directly influence pricing models that support sustainable energy practices and long-term growth.

We offer a dynamic work environment where your analytical skills and financial acumen will be valued and expanded. With competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact, this is your opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking industry leader.

If you thrive on data, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to contribute to providing new utility product solutions, apply today and power the future with us!

Essential Functions

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Lead Financial Analyst:

• Responsible for developing and maintaining complex financial models and leading Rates and Pricing initiatives, responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
  • Leading the development and refinement of advanced financial models, including comprehensive cost of service studies
  • Designing, modifying and implementing electric rate schedules to support equitable, sustainable and strategically aligned pricing structures
  • Coordinate with Customer Billing and other internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely implementation of approved rate changes
  • Researching, interpreting, and applying regulatory policies that impact electric rate structures and pricing strategies
  • Analyzing complex electric utility tariffs and contractual agreements to ensure compliance and inform rate recommendations
  • Leading cross functional research, financial analysis, and modeling projects to support data driven rate recommendations
  • Preparing and delivering presentations to the Commission and other key stakeholders to communicate analysis, recommendations, and initiative progress
• Serves as a project manager for major Rates and Pricing initiatives, ensuring projects are executed accurately, efficiently, and withing established timelines. Develops project plans, organizes and prioritizes tasks, coordinates cross functional resources, monitors progress, and drives initiatives through to successful completion while meeting critical deadlines.
• Works directly with the Commission to provide initiative updates and explain Rates and Pricing methodologies.

Senior Financial Analyst:

• Responsible for maintaining and enhancing complex financial models and developing simplified analytical tools to support Rates and Pricing initiatives; responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Updating and refining financial models and cost of service studies to ensure accurate rate analysis and financial forecasting
  • Analyzing, modifying and developing rate schedules to support equitable and sustainable pricing strategies
  • Coordinating with Customer Billing to ensure accurate and timely implementation of approved rate schedules
  • Researching, interpreting and applying regulatory policies that impact rate structures and pricing decisions
  • Reviewing and analyzing complex electric utility tariffs and contractual agreements to inform rate design and compliance
  • Participating in cross-functional research, data analysis, and financial modeling projects to support rate accommodations
  • Preparing and delivering presentations to the Commission and other key stakeholders to communicate analysis, findings, and recommendations
• Participates in Rates and Pricing Initiatives to support accurate, efficient, and timely project completion. May lead projects, build project components, or coordinate project tasks and tracking progress.
• Participates in Commission workshops and meetings to communicate goals, intentions, and educate on Rates and Pricing tools and methodologies.

Financial Analyst:

• Supports the update, maintenance, and enhancement of financial models used in Rates and Pricing initiatives including but not limited to the following:
  • Assisting with updates to financial models and cost-of-service studies under guidance from senior staff.
  • Supporting coordination efforts with Customer Billing to implement and validate new rate schedules.
  • Reviewing and analyzing electric utility tariffs, rate schedules, and contracts with direction and oversight.
  • Participating in cross-functional research, analysis, and modeling projects.
  • Assisting in the preparation of materials and presentations for the Commission and other key stakeholders.
  • Participates in Rates and Pricing Initiatives to support accurate, efficient, and timely project completion. May lead small scale assignments, build project components, or coordinate project tasks and tracking progress.
  • Participates in Commission workshops and meetings to communicate goals, intentions, and educate on Rates and Pricing tools and methodologies.

General (applies to all levels)

• Demonstrate commitment to Grant PUD’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and Grant PUD/IBEW Local 77 Code of Excellence. The incumbent should be familiar with these organizational priorities and behave in a way that aligns with these expectations.
• Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws, regulations, security guidelines, Grant PUD policies & procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality on all matters of review and effectively communicate at various levels of the organization and externally as necessary.
• Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to:
  • Following all safety policies and procedures
  • Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions.
  • Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor; and
  • Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance
• In this position, if needed to operate a GPUD vehicle for business purposes, please refer to Vehicle/Asset Usage Policy, IS-TA-POL-001.

Required Qualifications: (Education and Experience, License, and/or Certification)

Lead Financial Analyst:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field or two years additional relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Eight years of progressively responsible experience in Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Experience analyzing and visualizing data in Excel, including advanced functions, modeling, and reporting.
• Experience leading projects or cross-functional teams.
• Experience using R, Python, or similar tools to manipulate, analyze, and visualize large datasets.

Senior Financial Analyst:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field or two years additional relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Experience analyzing and visualizing data in Excel, including advanced functions, modeling, and reporting.
• Experience leading projects or cross-functional teams.
• Experience using R, Python, or similar tools to manipulate, analyze, and visualize large datasets.

Financial Analyst:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field or two years additional relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Two years of progressively responsible experience in Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Experience analyzing and visualizing data in Excel.

Preferred Qualifications: (Education and Experience, License, and/or Certification)

• Advanced knowledge in financial analytics
• Advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting principle
• Knowledge of applicable Washington statutes, policies, rules, regulations, and codes
• Knowledge of State and Federal regulations, policies, and laws affecting the utility industry
• Candidates with equivalent experience in roles demonstrating strategic leadership, analytical expertise and collaboration are encouraged to apply.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet established deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, will ability to identify issues and support data informed recommendations.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and delivery clear presentations and produce high quality research, reports, and other professional work product.

Physical Requirements

• Position may be eligible for hybrid work arrangement: ☒Yes ☐No
• Majority of work is performed in a standard office setting.
  • Will perform work onsite at the locations of the assigned Business Units
• Typical shift of employees in this position: ☒8 hours ☐9 hours ☐10 hours ☐12 hours

*For a full list of requirements, the applicant/incumbent should refer to the Physical Capacity Evaluation (PCE).

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas.