Public Utilities Analyst V

Arizona State Government; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Residential Utility Consumer Office (RUCO) within the Arizona State Government seeks a Public Utilities Analyst V in Phoenix. This role analyzes revenue requirements, rate design, and related matters, presenting expert testimony and developing policy recommendations.

The position requires strong economics and accounting knowledge, with excellent Excel and Google Docs skills, and may involve public proceedings before the ACC.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of utility industry accounting and operations.
• CPA or accounting/finance degree preferred.
• Broad knowledge of electric, gas, water and telecommunications industries.
• Strong knowledge of economic concepts in public utility regulation.
• Proficiency in Excel and Google platforms.

Responsibilities

• Review RUCO’s recommendations on revenue requirements, rate design and related matters.
• Participate in working groups to develop procedures or policy recommendations.
• Provide expert testimony and create exhibits in utility rate cases and financing matters.
• Interpret complex financial and economic data to support RUCO’s recommendations.
• Identify emerging trends in gas, electric, water, and telecommunications industries.
• Prepare data requests and timely filings before the ACC.
• Respond to technical inquiries via phone and email.
• Participate in ACC rulemaking as appropriate.

Skills

Excel

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Public speaking

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CPA preferred

Tools

Google Docs

Microsoft Word

Statistical models

Job description

RESIDENTIAL UTILITY CONSUMER OFFICE

The Residential Utility Consumer Office (RUCO) was established by the Arizona Legislature in 1983 to represent the interests of residential utility ratepayers in rate-related proceedings involving public service corporations before the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC).

RUCO accomplishes this charge primarily through its staff of financial analysts and attorneys. In addition, RUCO participates in a number of policy matters that also affect the rates paid by and services received by residential ratepayers.

Public Utilities Analyst V

Job Location:

1110 West Washington Street Suite 202

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Posting Details:

Annual Salary Range: $51,625 - $92,573 Based on Experience

Grade: 24

This position will remain open until filled

Duties of the Public Utilities Analyst V position include:

• Reviewing and developing RUCO’s recommendation(s), relating to the Company’s revenue requirement, rate design, adjustor mechanisms, and other matters
• Participating in working groups to develop procedures or policy recommendations to the Executive Deputy Director, Counsel and Public Utilities Manager
• Providing expert testimony and creating and presenting exhibits in utility rate cases, financing(s), and other matters
• Interpreting complex financial and economic data in order to develop RUCO’s recommendations
• Identifying emerging trends in the gas, electric, water, and telecommunications industries
• Participating in working groups to develop operating procedures, policies, and testimony
• Preparing data requests related to Company rate case filings and testimony
• Preparing timely and accurate filings before the ACC
• Responding to technical telephone calls and emails
• Participating in ACC rulemaking as appropriate

Knowledge:

• Knowledge in technologies, operations and procedures of the utility industry, including utility accounting
• Knowledge of accounting principles and statistics. CPA or accounting/finance degree preferred
• Broad knowledge of current issues in electric, gas, and water and telecommunications industries
• Considerable knowledge of economic concepts of public utility regulation and ratemaking
• Strong knowledge and experience with excel software and the google platform
• Knowledge of the Arizona Corporation Commission’s regulatory process
• Knowledge of group dynamics and group facilitation skills
• Knowledge of rulemaking procedures

Skills:

• Skills in explaining and supporting recommendations clearly in writing and verbally
• Skills in making effective and clear presentations to a variety of audiences
• Skills in reviewing and analyzing utility company data independently
• Skills in using various computer programs and statistical modelsProficient in Microsoft excel and word, as well as google docs
• Skills in drafting and modifying rules

Abilities:

• Ability to problem solve in variable situations requiring analytical interpretive, evaluative, and/or constructive thinking within broadly defined policies and objectives
• Ability to work with and lead (if required) stakeholder working groups to achieve consensus findings
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to speak in public
• Ability to lead others

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver license record checks, required to maintain acceptable driving records and complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.11)
• Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver license appropriate to the assignment
• 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.

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Vacation plus 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Sick leave
• Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

Note that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Sherry Garcia at [e-mail] for assistance