Public Utility Regulatory Analyst (Utility and Energy Analyst 3)

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

1d • $6,900 - $10,634 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) for an opportunity to shape Oregon’s evolving energy landscape! The PUC is at the forefront of the state’s efforts to transform our energy systems to provide clean, safe, reliable, and equitable utility services at affordable rates. The PUC sets utility rates and terms of service through broad delegated legislative powers and must balance the interests and rights of multiple organizations and individuals representing divergent and conflicting business, consumer, and public interests. Investor-owned utilities currently receive approximately $4 billion in revenues annually from 2.9 million Oregon consumers. The PUC’s decisions on individual issues may be more than $100 million in annual revenues paid by Oregon consumers. The PUC receives no General or Lottery funds and instead is funded through a dedicated per-month fee on regulated natural gas, electric, telecommunication, and water utility bills. Our mission is to ensure Oregonians have access to safe, reliable and fairly priced utility services that advance state policy and promote the public interest. We use an inclusive process to evaluate differing viewpoints and visions of the public interest and arrive at balanced, well-reasoned, independent decisions supported by fact and law. More information about our vision and values can be found at: www.oregon.gov/PUC.

Requirements

• A skilled professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering or a closely related field, and four years of professional-level experience in Public Policy, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Engineering.
• OR Seven years of work experience in Public Policy, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a closely related field, and four years of professional-level experience in Public Policy, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Engineering; four of which must have been at a professional level.
• A Master's degree in Public Policy, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a closely-related field, will substitute for one year of the professional-level work experience.
• A Juris Doctorate or a Doctoral degree in Public Policy, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a closely-related field, will substitute for two years of the professional-level work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience or graduate-level education, performing complex mathematical analysis with a regulatory or public policy focus.
• Work experience in energy policy, and/or the delivery and evaluation of energy-related programs.
• Work experience, or education, that demonstrates the ability to independently research complex policy or technical topic areas and compose clear and concise written recommendations.
• Work experience that demonstrates the ability to provide clear and persuasive presentations to decision makers.
• Professional-level work experience that supports the application of problem-solving, time management, adaptability, communication, and critical thinking to the development, implementation, and oversight of energy-related public policy and/or utility regulatory practices.
• Work experience with a public utility commission, energy utility provider, regulated utility, or energy-focused consumer advocacy organization.
• Work experience that demonstrates the ability to convene and facilitate conversations with diverse perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to provide recommendations on a range of issues, such as decarbonization, grid modernization, energy justice, integration with regional markets, and the alignment of utility activities with the public interest.
• Serve as a technical and policy expert on diverse regulatory matters including: Scrutinizing regulated utility providers planning proposals and modeling techniques.
• Developing modern rate designs and cost allocations.
• Conducting economic analysis on utility resource and grid investment decisions.
• Evaluating the impact of utility actions, or proposals, on different communities, populations, and customer classes.
• Overseeing utility customer programs and pilots.
• Developing recommendations through an open public process that broadens participation, inclusion, and diverse perspectives in regulatory and policy decisions.

Benefits

• Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment.
• Colleagues who are innovative and passionate about public service.
• Work/life balance
• 11 paid holidays a year
• A competitive benefits package.
• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

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