Early Career | Energy & Utilities Policy & Regulatory Analyst (2027)

PA Consulting; Denver (NC); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group medical insurance

Health Savings Account with company 4x

Teladoc and Nurse line

Long term care plan

Group dental insurance

Vision plan

401(k) Savings Plan with company match

Commuter and Parking benefit

15 days vacation + 5 days option

11 paid holidays

Annual bonus

Job summary

PA Consulting is seeking an Energy & Utilities Market Analyst in the US to conduct policy, regulatory, and market research and analyze impacts of developments. You will support strategy and stakeholder engagement and develop client-facing materials.

The role welcomes graduates and career changers, offering mentorship, hands-on project work, and development opportunities across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Curious, collaborative and motivated to solve complex challenges.
• Strong written and verbal communication with cross-team collaboration.
• Experience with quantitative or qualitative research and analysis is a plus.
• Initiative, adaptability and commitment to inclusive teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Conduct policy, regulatory, and market research.
• Analyze potential impacts of policy and regulatory developments.
• Support strategy development and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Help assess risks, opportunities, costs, and benefits of energy investments.
• Develop reports, presentations, and client-facing materials.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Curiosity

Written communication

Verbal communication

Initiative

Adaptability

Inclusive teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in public policy/economics/political science/environmental studies/energy studies

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Company Description

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity.

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity.

Our diverse teams of experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results.

We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defense and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport.

Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands.

PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life

Job Description

PA's Energy & Utilities Policy & Regulatory team helps clients understand how policy, regulation, and stakeholder priorities shape investment decisions and the future of energy infrastructure. Analysts contribute to work that supports utilities, regulators, investors, and developers navigating complex industry challenges.

We’re seeking individuals beginning their professional journey in consulting as either a recent college grad or by re-entering the workforce following continued education and development. We welcome students graduating in Fall/Winter 2026 or Spring 2027, as well as individuals who have developed relevant capabilities through apprenticeships, workforce development programs, military service, community leadership, or other non-traditional pathways.

Through mentorship, hands‑on project work, formal development opportunities, and client engagements, you will build the skills needed for a successful consulting career.

As an Energy & Utilities Market Analyst at PA, you will:

• Conduct policy, regulatory, and market research.
• Analyze the potential impacts of policy and regulatory developments.
• Support strategy development and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Help assess risks, opportunities, costs, and benefits associated with energy investments.
• Develop reports, presentations, and client-facing materials.
• Collaborate with technical, economic, and market experts across project teams.

Qualifications

We're looking for individuals who are curious, collaborative, and motivated to solve complex challenges. Successful candidates will typically demonstrate:

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.You’re able to simplify complex problems and ideas through structured analysis and clear thinking.
• Curiosity and interest in conducting quantitative and qualitative research to answer complex business questions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, disciplines, and seniority-levels.
• Initiative, adaptability, and comfort working in dynamic environments.
• Commitment to inclusive teamwork and respect for diverse perspectives.

Your background includes:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree expected by Fall/Winter 2026 or Spring 2027 in public policy, economics, political science, environmental studies, energy studies, or a related field. Non-traditional backgrounds and pathways welcome also.
• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word required.
• Experience with research, writing, qualitative or quantitative analysis, and presentation development is a plus.

Additional Information

Hybrid working - our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. However, the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment, including up to 5 days per week on a client site.

Life At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples’ working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work.

Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams, and support our communities, to deliver insight and impact, solving the world’s most complex challenges. We're focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets, and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self.

Find out more about Life at PA here.

We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits:

• Group medical insurance
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Teladoc and informed Nurse line resources
• Long term care plan
• Group dental insurance
• Vision plan
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company profit sharing contribution
• Commuter and Parking tax-savings benefit
• 15 days paid vacation days with the opportunity to buy five additional days
• 10 paid Holidays plus 10 paid sick days
• Company and Voluntary income protection benefits
• Gym and health incentive reimbursement
• Pet and legal insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Annual performance-based bonus

We’re committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief veteran status, or other by any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

Adjustments or accommodations - Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us on [e-mail]

In compliance with Colorado’s, New York’s, Illinois’s, & Massachusetts's Equal Pay Transparency Act, PA is required to provide a reasonable salary range for this role. This salary range is specific to Colorado and is commensurate with experience, market data, applicant skills, internal equity and/or degrees/certifications. Salary Range: $86,750 - $106,050.