Public Advocate Utility Analyst 1

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teleworking opportunities

State health benefits

Job summary

The Department of Law, Regulatory Affairs & Public Advocacy (RAPA) in Anchorage seeks a Public Advocate Utility Analyst to represent public interest in complex utility, pipeline, and ERO cases before the Regulatory Commission of Alaska. They will prepare advanced testimony grounded in financial, engineering, and economic analysis.

Candidates should have a Master’s degree in economics, accounting, finance, engineering, or business administration, or CPA/PE licensure, with strong preference for

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in economics, accounting, finance, engineering, or MBA.
• Current licensure as a CPA or Professional Engineer (PE) is required.
• Competencies in auditing, decision making, economics & accounting, general engineering, oral communication, and writing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an expert witness in utility, pipeline, and ERO cases before RCA and related proceedings.
• Prepare, present, and defend advanced testimony grounded in financial, engineering, and economic analysis.
• Investigate rate proposals, reliability standards, and financial records to support policy recommendations.
• Develop technical exhibits and cost-of-service studies to support expert testimony.
• Collaborate with attorneys on litigation strategy, discovery, and settlement negotiations.
• Engage with utility and ERO representatives to gather information and support reliability standards development.

Skills

Oral Communication

Writing

Investigation

Problem Solving

Auditing

Economics & Accounting

General Engineering

Decision Making

Education

Master’s degree in economics

Master’s degree in accounting

Master’s degree in finance

Master’s degree in engineering

MBA

CPA licensure

PE licensure

Tools

Regulatory filings software

Job description

Job Description

Come join the State of Alaska!

This job class uses Competency Based minimum qualifications (MQs). Please read the Competency Based MQ instructions below to learn more.

The Department of Law, Civil Division is recruiting for a Public Advocate Utility Analyst in Anchorage!

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our

residency definition

to determine if you qualify.

What You Will Be Doing:

Serve as an expert witness representing the public interest in complex and precedent-setting utility, pipeline carrier, and Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) cases before the Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA) and in related legal proceedings.

Prepare, present, and defend advanced written and oral testimony grounded in expert financial, engineering, and economic analysis.

Conduct independent investigations of rate proposals, operational practices, reliability standards, and financial records to develop defensible regulatory policy recommendations.

Develop technical exhibits, cost-of-service studies, revenue requirement analyses, and other materials that support expert testimony in contested cases.

Collaborate with attorneys on litigation strategy, discovery, cross-examination preparation, and settlement negotiations in adversarial regulatory matters.

Engage with utility, pipeline, and ERO representatives to gather information, resolve issues, and support development or review of reliability standards and integrated resource plans.

A master’s degree in economics, accounting, finance, engineering, or business administration, OR current licensure as a CPA or PE is required for this position. Candidates who do not meet this minimum qualification will not be considered for the position. Additionally, we have a strong preference for candidates with advanced professional experience in regulated utilities, pipeline carriers, electric reliability, or complex financial/engineering analysis.

Mission and Values/Culture:

The Department of Law is dedicated to upholding the rule of law, protecting public safety, and delivering exceptional legal representation for the benefit of all Alaskans. We pride ourselves on integrity, professionalism, and a collaborative work environment that encourages creativity, problem-solving, and informed decision-making. As a member of our Regulatory Affairs & Public Advocacy (RAPA) section, you will join a highly skilled team of analysts and attorneys committed to thoughtful public service and high-quality regulatory engagement. You will be trusted for your expertise, supported through ongoing mentorship, and offered opportunities for advanced professional development. We value integrity, analytical excellence, teamwork, optimism, and innovation. You can expect a culture that empowers experts, respects diverse perspectives, and celebrates success through shared effort.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

The Department of Law supports work-life balance with various work schedule opportunities and teleworking. It matters to us to provide the tools and resources needed for your success. Enjoy State health benefits (including dental and vision), life insurance, generous leave accrual, 12 paid holidays, and potential eligibility for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program. We promote and provide routine professional development through training by our own subject matter experts and through other providers.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

You will work in a private office located in the ConocoPhillips Building in downtown Anchorage, steps from lunch spots, parks, the coastal trail, and convenient parking. The workspace offers quiet focus, easy access to colleagues, and a professional environment well-suited for expert analytical and legal work.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.

Investigation: Knowledge of the guidelines, regulations, and procedures associated with investigation, including interviewing, evidence detection, locating, gathering, and handling, and drawing appropriate factual inferences and conclusions. Provide oral or written reports of findings. Presenting evidence and providing testimony.

Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Minimum Qualifications

Competency Based Minimum Qualifications

This job class uses competency based minimum qualifications. The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency’s description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation.

Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

Master’s degree from an accredited college in economics, accounting, finance, engineering, or business administration,

OR

Current licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Professional Engineer (PE);

AND

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:

Auditing: Knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards and procedures for conducting financial and compliance, economy and efficiency, and program audits.

Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.

Economics and Accounting: Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, tax law and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

General Engineering: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of engineering and their practical applications.

Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a brief, clear, and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

Professional experience performing audits, financial examinations, or research and analyses of regulated utilities, pipeline carriers, and electric reliability organizations and/or business or governmental policies or operations.

"Training" and "education" in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (s