Senior Regulatory Analyst

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. Our Mission The Ohio Consumers' Counsel advocates and educates to secure for Ohioans affordable, reliable and equitable residential utility services that are essential to their well-being. About Us: The Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel, the State’s voice for millions of Ohio residential utility consumers, seeks an employee with a passion for public service to serve as Federal-State Energy Analyst in the Analytical Department. This position is an opportunity to help consumers, including at-risk and low-income Ohioans, regarding their electric services (with some involvement in natural gas services). Since the legislature created the agency in 1976, we have sought lower utility bills and reliable utility service for residential consumers. At OCC, we put Consumers First. At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation ) Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. What You'll Do: This position involves research, analysis, technical and persuasive writing, and written and oral presentations for utility consumer advocacy in such forums as the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). This would also include drafting testimony and cross-examination in hearings. The employee will work with analysts, attorneys, retained experts and others on projects and legal cases for residential consumer protection. The Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Laurie Knight at [email protected]. The preferred candidate will have 10+ years of experience in utility regulations. This experience should include familiarity with utility regulatory proceedings, accounting, finance, rate-making principles, economics, and/or equivalent experience. Candidates should be familiar with working with and synthesizing large datasets. Experience that includes familiarity with federal and state electric policy, electric wholesale and retail markets, transmission regulatory issues, and fundamentals of utility regulation is preferred. Applicants should demonstrate excellence in oral and written communications, including persuasive writing and making technical issues understandable. A thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (including Excel, Word, and Outlook), online research, and other technology used in consumer advocacy is expected. Applicants must have at least a bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or economics or other related degree. A graduate degree is preferred in such study areas. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Requirements

• Applicants must have at least a bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or economics or other related degree.
• Applicants should demonstrate excellence in oral and written communications, including persuasive writing and making technical issues understandable.
• A thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (including Excel, Word, and Outlook), online research, and other technology used in consumer advocacy is expected.

Nice To Haves

• The preferred candidate will have 10+ years of experience in utility regulations. This experience should include familiarity with utility regulatory proceedings, accounting, finance, rate-making principles, economics, and/or equivalent experience.
• Candidates should be familiar with working with and synthesizing large datasets.
• Experience that includes familiarity with federal and state electric policy, electric wholesale and retail markets, transmission regulatory issues, and fundamentals of utility regulation is preferred.
• A graduate degree is preferred in such study areas.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and dissect complex economic issues in utility filings.
• Deep dive into revenue requirements, including rate base, operations and maintenance (O&M), depreciation, and taxes.
• Assess the impact of proposed rate changes on residential consumer bills.
• Represent the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel (OCC) as a witness in regulatory proceedings (standard rate cases, alternative ratemaking, grid modernization, capex riders, etc.).
• Leverage your financial expertise to analyze financial statements and rate of return models (i.e., Capital Asset Pricing Model, Discounted Cash Flow).
• Utilize industry-leading market intelligence platforms to stay ahead of trends (S&P Global).
• Collaborate with the PUCO, utilities, and consumer advocates to reach fair settlements.
• Become familiar with PJM energy and capacity markets including standard service offers and auctions.
• Manage and improve a database of historical tariffs.
• Assist in crafting public comments and legal discovery requests.
• Build strong relationships with regulators and advocate for consumer interests.
• Stay current on industry developments through conferences and training.
• Partner effectively with legal, public affairs, and operations departments.
• Share your expertise and insights with leadership.
• Guide and mentor analytical department interns.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees