Public Utilities Analyst I: Regulatory Policy & Audit

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

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>