Regulatory & Strategic Analyst

Department: Regulatory

Job Status: Full-time Exempt

Reports to: Regulatory Case Manager

Positions Supervised: None

Schedule: Monday-Friday 40 hours Overtime as required

Travel Required: Minimal

Water infrastructure is a critical component of the health of all communities in the United States. Unfortunately, much of the water infrastructure supporting our communities is failing due to lack of investment. Central States Water Resources, Inc. (CSWR) is at the forefront of the water utility industry by bringing solutions to some of the most troubled water infrastructure systems in the United States. CSWR is actively acquiring, renovating, and stabilizing water and wastewater operations in many communities, bringing the infrastructure investment needed to ensure safe, reliable water service to allow communities to thrive. CSWR’s mission is to make safe water resources available to every community in America. It is the vision of CSWR to be a 100% digital utility with integrated technology platforms that remove barriers to information moving between stakeholders so that safe, reliable service can be provided to all our customers in the most efficient manner.

Position Summary

We’re looking for a recent MBA graduate or early-career professional with exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills to work directly with the Assistant Vice President of Regulatory, Communications, and Customer Experience. This high-visibility role offers exposure to complex regulatory strategy, utility economics, and business operations across multiple states. The right candidate will be curious, resourceful, and have a strong desire to grow.

The Regulatory & Strategic Analyst will take ownership of high-impact research, analysis, and process improvement projects that support regulatory filings, acquisition integration, and operational strategy. This is a role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, takes initiative, and learns new subject matter quickly — with a focus on building repeatable systems and improving efficiency across the business.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collecting, interpreting, and effectively communicating information on all aspects of water/wastewater utility operations.
• Analyze and interpret large datasets, including billing determinants, customer counts, and operational performance metrics, to provide actionable insights.
• Prepare background research, data analysis, and draft outlines for regulatory filings, testimony, and settlement negotiations.
• Build strong internal relationships and begin cultivating external relationships with regulators and technical staff.
• Collaborate across Customer Experience, Communications, Engineering, Finance, Operations, and Regulatory teams to drive integrated solutions.
• Take ownership of acquisition and rate case condition tracking to ensure commitments are met on time and documented clearly.
• Coordinating responses to regulatory information requests to ensure consistency, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Monitor updates and changes in regulatory requirements and prepare acquisition cases across multiple operating units with varying requirements. 
• Tracking and projecting key milestones across multiple operating units
• Establishing and maintaining effective communication with key stakeholders (internal and external) to provide necessary information. 
• Documenting processes to ensure repeatability and accountability.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement in business processes.
• Ensuring stakeholder views are managed towards the best possible solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Personal Attributes

• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem
• Attention to Detail - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task from the beginning to the end of the project/task
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in documentation.
• Communication, Oral & Written- Ability to communicate effectively with others using both the spoken/written word
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards
• Judgment -Ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work- related problems
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct. 
• Teamwork- Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks in stressful situations and meet deadlines

Education/Skills

• Analyst or Project Coordinator experience preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Analyst, or related field MBA is a PLUS
• Advanced skill in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Outlook