Public Utility Analyst I-III

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

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About The Position

The Delaware Division of the Public Advocate seeks a Public Utility Analyst to work on matters affecting regulated utilities and the energy sector in Delaware and regional markets. The position involves reviewing utility company applications, analyzing regional wholesale electric markets and transmission issues, representing the Division at state and regional meetings, and contributing to public policy initiatives. The work affects the cost and reliability of electric, natural gas, water, and wastewater services for Delaware residents. This is a career-ladder position; applicants at levels I, II, and III will be considered. The analyst examines regulated company reports, records, and books; analyzes financial and statistical information; monitors company financial and administrative activity; and evaluates compliance. The role may include planning and conducting audits, verifying reports and rates of return, preparing analyses and written reports, providing and defending testimony at public hearings, and ensuring regulated companies submit required reports. Duties may also include work on regional wholesale electric issues. The position requires effective communication and interaction with people across diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Requirements

For Analyst I: One year of experience in accounting, auditing, and/or utility regulation, or rate determination; alternatively, an associate degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
For Analyst II: Two years of experience in accounting, auditing, and/or utility regulation, or rate determination; alternatively, an associate degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
For Analyst II: One year of experience in public utility regulation and rate determination.
For Analyst II: Two years of experience compiling, analyzing, and interpreting financial data to ensure effective and efficient accounting of funds or to make financial-planning projections.
For Analyst II: Two years of experience writing structured reports with supporting evidence, analysis, and conclusions or recommendations.
For Analyst II: Six months of experience writing, presenting, and defending expert testimony in litigated or settled rate or rulemaking proceedings.
For Analyst III: Three years of experience in accounting, auditing, and/or utility regulation, or rate determination; alternatively, an associate degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
For Analyst III: Three years of experience in public utility regulation and rate determination.
For Analyst III: Two years of experience evaluating utility companies’ financial condition and making recommendations to management or officials.
For Analyst III: Two years of experience in public utility case management, such as planning, developing, reviewing, and coordinating utility cases, audits, or reviews.
For Analyst III: Two years of experience writing, presenting, and defending expert testimony in litigated or settled rate or rulemaking proceedings.
For Analyst III: Six months of experience analyzing and evaluating policies and making recommendations based on findings.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
New hires must report to Statewide New Employee Orientation on their first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Applicants are asked to bring a writing sample of their choice to the interview.

Responsibilities

Examine regulated company reports, records, and books; analyze, evaluate, and interpret statistical and financial information and determine compliance.
Monitor regulated companies’ financial and administrative activities and analyze monthly and quarterly reports.
Ensure recovery of fuel costs is within allowable limits, identify variances from prior submissions, and determine reasons for changes.
Plan, conduct, and coordinate audits.
Provide testimony at public hearings and defend the Division’s position.
Verify the mathematical accuracy of company reports and that rates of return are within approved limits.
Perform statistical analyses and calculate ratios and standard costs.
Write memos and reports and complete assigned special projects, such as literature searches for precedents.
Ensure regulated companies file all required reports.
Work on regional wholesale electric issues and provide analysis related to potential issues.
Represent the Division at state and regional meetings and work on public policy initiatives.
Communicate and interact effectively with people across cultures and ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races.