Energy Infrastructure & Rates Analyst PURA3/4 – Hybrid

Minnesota Department of Commerce; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Telework allowed

Job summary

Minnesota Department of Commerce seeks a capable Energy Infrastructure and Regional Analyst to advance policy and advocacy on energy infrastructure and regional markets. You will analyze proposals, draft recommendations, and track developments with national bodies like FERC and MISO.

The role includes up to 25% travel, 50% telework possible, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to shape state energy positions.

Qualifications

• Experience writing regulatory, legal, or similar documents that advocate for a specific outcome before a decision-making body.
• Experience analyzing projects for compliance with applicable rules, statutes, and regulations.
• Experience working on interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong written and oral communication to present findings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drafting analysis of Certificate of Need and other energy infrastructure dockets and developing well-supported recommendations.
• Assessing compliance with applicable statutes, rules, and Commission orders.
• Supporting the Department's advocacy at regional and national energy organizations.
• Monitoring developments at regional and national energy organizations and briefing leadership.
• Helping develop positions in collaboration with partners.

Skills

Regulatory analysis

Policy writing

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Advanced degree (related field)

Job description

Minnesota Department of Commerce seeks a capable Energy Infrastructure and Regional Analyst to advance policy and advocacy on energy infrastructure and regional markets. You will analyze proposals, draft recommendations, and track developments with national bodies like FERC and MISO.

The role includes up to 25% travel, 50% telework possible, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to shape state energy positions.