Public Utilities Analyst 1

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

9d • $22 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Utilities Division recommends thoroughly researched, sound regulatory policy and rate recommendations to the Commissioners, based on a balanced analysis of the benefits and impacts on all stakeholders and consistent with the public interest.

Requirements

• Knowledge of current issues in electric, gas, water/wastewater, and telecommunications industries
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in economics, statistics, accounting, business, public policy, energy, or other related field
• Ability to analyze economic and financial data using various statistical methods
• Ability to prepare written reports and present oral testimony that clearly explains and supports findings and recommendations
• Skilled in cooperating and working effectively with others as part of a team
• Excellent oral communication skills, including ability to testify in formal proceedings, and making public presentations
• Proficient skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and statistical modeling

Responsibilities

• Assist with economic analysis and research in utility ratemaking.
• Review and provide recommendations to the Commission on a wide variety of items such as: adjustor rate resets, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Plans, and tariffs.
• Participate in teams working on utility rate cases, including preparing written testimony, and presenting testimony at hearings and Open Meetings, and other public forums.

Benefits

• Anticipated hiring rate $22-$28 per hour depending upon relevant skills, education, and experience.
• Excellent comprehensive benefits, including a top-ranked retirement plan, low-cost health coverage, supplemental policies such as vision and short-term disability, and generous paid vacation and sick leave programs.
• Career and personal development support; multiple training and education opportunities and resources; qualifying Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer.
• Interesting, challenging work in a public sector environment with the chance to make a real difference in our state.
• We are an Equal Employment Opportunity agency and a recognized Arizona Veteran Supportive Employer.
• This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level