Public Utilities Analyst 1

Arizona State Government; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,039,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-ranked retirement plan

Low-cost health coverage

Vision and short-term disability

Paid vacation and sick leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Job summary

The Arizona Corporation Commission’s Utilities Division seeks a FRA Public Utilities Analyst 1 in Phoenix. The role supports regulatory policy development and rate recommendations for water and wastewater cases. <\/p>

Responsibilities include learning audit procedures, analyzing financing applications, preparing reports, and presenting findings at Open Meetings. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics or similar is preferred; strong Excel and writing skills are valued.<\/p>

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Economics or similar field is preferred.
• Strong writing skills to prepare reports, memos, orders and letters.
• Experience in regulatory analysis and utility rate making is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Learn audit procedures and apply them in performing regulatory audits on small water and wastewater companies.
• Make recommendations to the Commission related to just and reasonable rates.
• Analyze financing and other applications and make recommendations to the Commission.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Summarize findings in written reports and review compliance filings post-decision.
• Meet filing deadlines and present at Open Meetings.

Skills

Regulatory analysis

Excel proficiency

Oral & written testimony

Auditing procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Economics or similar

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

CORPORATION COMMISSION

The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) is one of the most unique state agencies in Arizona and one of only 13 public utility commissions in the country where commissioners are elected. Established by the Arizona Constitution, the ACC is a medium-sized agency with offices in Phoenix and Tucson. Our mission is diverse - spanning utility rate making; securities registration and enforcement; rail and pipeline safety; and corporate business filings - and we boast an average employment tenure of over 10 years. Learn how we are Powering Arizona's Future by visitingwww.azcc.gov. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity agency and a recognized Arizona Veteran Supportive Employer.

FRA Public Utilities Analyst 1

Address: 1200 West Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ, 85007

Salary: $22-$28

Grade: 20

Closing Date: 09/27/2026

The Utilities Division recommends thoroughly researched, sound regulatory policy and rate recommendations to the Commissioners, based on a balanced analysis of the benefits and impacts on all stakeholders and consistent with the public interest.

Job Duties

• Learn audit procedures and apply them in performing regulatory audits on small water and wastewater companies
• Make recommendations to the Commission related to the establishment of just and reasonable rates to be used in billing customers for utility services
• Analyze financing and other applications and make recommendations to the Commission
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Summarize findings in written reports, Review Compliance filings post decision
• Meet filing deadlines, Present at Open Meetings

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Ability to analyze economic and financial data using various statistical methods, Ability to effectively and clearly present written and oral testimony in formal proceedings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (primarily Word and Excel), Strong writing skills to prepare reports, memos, orders and letters

Selective Preference(s)

Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Economics or similar field is preferred.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background/reference check and confirmation of any degrees/certifications.

A.R.S. Section 40-101 prohibits Commission employees from having certain interests in entities that the Commission regulates. Applicants shall be required to disclose any interests they may have in the regulated entities during the application process, and as a condition of employment, to divest themselves of any prohibited interests.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits

• Excellent comprehensive benefits, including a top-ranked retirement plan, low-cost health coverage, supplemental policies such as vision and short-term disability, and generous paid vacation and sick leave programs.
• Career and personal development support; multiple training and education opportunities and resources; qualifying Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer.
• Interesting, challenging work in a public sector environment with the chance to make a real difference in our state.
• We are an Equal Employment Opportunity agency and a recognized Arizona Veteran Supportive Employer.
• Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.

Retirement

This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please feel free to email [e-mail] for assistance.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting [e-mail]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.