Utility Master Analyst - Critical Infrastructure Security (Exempt)

State Of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Regulatory Commission of Alaska is recruiting for an Exempt Utility Master Analyst (UMA) - Critical Infrastructure Security position l ocated in Anchorage! What you will be doing: Work closely with the Commission to develop strategies to help protect critical infrastructure for Alaska's utilities. Perform analysis of complex regulatory matters and provide recommendations to the Commission both verbally and in writing. Participate in the adjudicatory process providing guidance citing to agency precedent, the public record and statutes and regulations. Our organization, mission and culture: The Commission is charged with ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable utility and pipeline services are provided to Alaskans at just and reasonable rates. The availability of utility services, and the rates, rules, terms and conditions of those services are governed by statute and regulation and enforced by the Commission. Five full-time commissioners are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Alaska State Legislature, overseeing a team of analysts, administrative law judges, consumer protection officers and support staff. The Commission regulates a broad range of utility services including electric, natural gas, natural gas storage, steam heat, pipeline, refuse, sewer, telecommunications, and water services, overseeing regulated entities through certification, regulation of rates and services, tariff review, dispute resolution, and consumer protection services. The Commission also calculates amounts for the power cost equalization (PCE) program and serves as an information resource for the executive and legislative branches of government. The benefits of joining our team: The RCA supports a hybrid flexible teleworking environment for employees who meet telework qualifications. We are committed to employee wellness and the need for work life balance. There are opportunities for advancement within the RCA and continued development of skills and knowledge base. The working environment you can expect: RCA is located in the heart of downtown Anchorage in the newly renovated Conoco Phillips building. There is parking along the park strip and access to a cafeteria and coffee shop in the atrium. This position has a private office. The daily work environment is full of variety with special projects and routine tasks to support the RCA in meeting the agency mission statement.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college with a major in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, communications engineering, or information technology.
Substitution: Five years of professional experience related to power system operations and engineering, network communication system development and operation, industrial control systems and sensors, or information technology cybersecurity, may be substituted for the bachelor's degree.
Computer Network Defense: Knowledge of defensive measures to detect, respond, and protect information, information systems, and networks from threats.
Technology Management: Keeps up to date on technological developments. Makes effective use of technology to achieve results. Ensures access to and security of technology systems.
Public Safety and Security: Knowledge of military, weaponry, and intelligence operations; public safety and security operations; occupational health and safety; investigation and inspection techniques; or rules, regulations, precautions, and prevention techniques for the protection of people, data, and property.
Personnel Security and Safety: Knowledge of methods and controls of personnel, public safety, and security operations; investigation and inspection techniques; or rules, regulations, precautions, and prevention techniques for the protection of people, data, or property.
Information Systems/Network Security: Knowledge of methods, tools, and procedures, including development of information security plans, to prevent information systems vulnerabilities, and provide or restore security of information systems and network services.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Commission to develop strategies to help protect critical infrastructure for Alaska's utilities.
Perform analysis of complex regulatory matters and provide recommendations to the Commission both verbally and in writing.
Participate in the adjudicatory process providing guidance citing to agency precedent, the public record and statutes and regulations.

Benefits

Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Group-based insurance premiums for Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
Long-term and short-term disability
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year