PSC RATE CASE ANALYST

State of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

389d • $50,222 - $80,105

About The Position

The Public Service Commission (PSC) Rate Case Analyst is responsible for compiling, analyzing, and reporting information on technical, demographic, and financial data concerning utility companies. This position is governed by state and federal law and agency/institution policy.

Requirements

• The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related field.
• Four years of experience in rate analysis, financial analysis, economic forecasting, or related field.
• Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management.

Nice To Haves

• Financial analysis or public utility regulatory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cost of capital concepts, financial modeling, and financial research techniques desired.
• Proven analytical abilities and excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for the position.

Responsibilities

• Develops, analyzes, and interprets accounting, financial, engineering, and economic information related to utility operations and regulations.
• Reviews filings by utility companies to determine compliance with regulatory rules, orders, and rate-making principles.
• Performs financial and rate impact analysis by compiling financial data, analyzing trends, producing forecasts, analyzing rate impacts of annexations, and preparing tables for annual financial reports.
• Participates in hearing preparation and acts as an expert witness.
• Conducts research and develops written testimony, exhibits, and reports to present technical recommendations regarding contested issues.
• Investigates the activities of utilities and conducts reviews of rate cases, non-standard rate recovery mechanisms, and other filings to determine compliance with regulatory rules, orders, and rate-making principles.
• Researches utility industry issues and develops alternative rate making policies and methodologies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree