Job Title: Pricing Manager Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Pricing and Rates Manager with a strong financial background and proven leadership abilities. The ideal candidate will have the ability to bring the team together, promote team culture, and effectively manage a team of five direct reports. This role requires a deep understanding of cost of goods, rates, pricing, financial planning and analysis, accounting, and budgeting. The manager will have significant Board exposure and must be able to present data and explain the underlying reasons behind the numbers. This role is impactful for both employees and customers as it involves developing corporate rate philosophy, rate design, analysis, and cost of service studies. Responsibilities + Build and maintain a competent and capable team of staff in alignment with the company's Accountable Management System guidelines. + Effectively apply Managerial Leadership Practices for assigned staff, including management accountabilities, talent inventory, succession planning, organizational performance planning, and clarity building. + Develop and implement Individual Development Plans for all direct reports, targeting specific performance gaps and special assignments designed to enhance effectiveness. + Oversee and lead the development and implementation of Individual Development Plans for high-potential skip-level reports. + Develop and maintain a set of staff performance metrics and hold subordinate managers accountable for effective application of leadership practices. + Develop and implement plans and programs (1-2 years in scope) to achieve strategic objectives and deliver desired outputs of the Corporate Planning Department. + Lead the analysis and development of rate structures that align with the corporate rate philosophy, ensuring electric service rates and charges are fair, reasonable, and nondiscriminatory. + Oversee the delivery of accurate cost of service studies to serve as a basis for the design of electric rate schedules for various customer classes. + Lead the development of transmission tariffs for wholesale and retail customers. + Lead ongoing efforts for load research to ensure the cost of service model and allocation methodologies accurately assign costs to cost causers. + Develop pricing solutions for increasing levels of service that evolve with changing customer preferences while maintaining financial fairness for non-participating customers. + Provide pricing solutions for customers interested in sharing generation assets or owning solar generation assets. + Collaborate closely with Product Development and Marketing. + Lead the 'Pricing Working Group' comprised of diverse leaders. + Develop, socialize, and approve a long-term rate strategy that supports the company's strategic aspirations. + Develop a multi-year rate model to ensure alignment with the strategic rate plan. Essential Skills + Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, engineering, or related business area. + Excellent oral and written communication skills. + Working knowledge of engineering concepts associated with electrical utility systems, pricing and rates design, and system design and operation. + Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Cost of Service Models, and other pricing applications. + Strong understanding of evolving customer energy preferences and the ability to translate those preferences into rate structures. + Working knowledge of data management, including database and spreadsheet applications, with the ability to develop and use complex models. Work Environment This position is hybrid. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $155000.00 Benefits:Sick time and vacation timeSick time is earned (2 weeks)Vacation time (40, 104 hrs or 156 hrs) this is negotiated OPPD does not offer bonuses. Insurance plans effective the first day of employment ** SEE Megan for full benefits listDentalVision401k and a 4k matchPension plan Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Omaha,NE. Application Deadline This position will be accepting applications until Jan 17, 2025. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.