Public Utility Analyst I-III

State-of-Delawar; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Delaware Public Service Commission's Renewable and Energy Markets team is seeking a Public Utility Analyst to review regulated utility filings, renewable energy and community solar facility applications, and financial statements.

You will analyze regional wholesale electricity markets, participate in policy initiatives, and prepare memos and reports. This in-office, career-ladder role requires careful analysis, written communication, and the ability to work across teams.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in public utility regulation and rate determination.
• Two years' experience compiling, analyzing and interpreting financial data to ensure effective and efficient accounting of funds or to make projections for financial planning.
• Two years' experience in writing reports in a structured format containing an introduction, presenting the thesis, purpose or proposal with supporting evidence, explanation, facts, and analysis or examples with a conclusion or recommendations.
• Six months experience in writing, presenting and defending expert testimony in litigated or settled rate or rule making proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Examines regulated company reports, records and books; analyzes, evaluates and interprets statistical and financial information and determines compliance.
• Monitors financial and administrative activities of regulated companies, analyzes monthly and quarterly reports, ensures recovery of fuel costs is within allowable limits, identifies variances from previous submissions and determines reason for change.
• Plans, conducts and coordinates audits.
• Provides testimony at public hearings and defends position.
• Verifies mathematical accuracy of company reports and that the rate of return is within approved limits; performs statistical analysis, calculates ratios and standard costs.
• Writes memos and reports and performs assigned special projects, such as literature searches for precedents.
• Ensures that regulated companies file all required reports.
• May work on regional electric wholesale issues and provide analysis related to potential issues.
• Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races.

Education

Associate degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics or related field

Job description

Summary Statement

We are seeking critical thinkers with a passion for public policy who value professional development and work-life balance. As a Public Utility Analyst on the Delaware Public Service Commission’s Renewable and Energy Markets team, your work will help shape energy policy. In this role, you will review regulated utility filings, renewable energy and community solar facility applications, and financial statements. You will also analyze regional wholesale electricity markets and transmission issues, contribute to clean and renewable energy policy initiatives, represent the Commission at state and regional meetings, and prepare memos and reports. This is an in-office, career-ladder position. Applicants at all levels will be considered.

Essential Functions

• Examines regulated company reports, records and books; analyzes, evaluates and interprets statistical and financial information and determines compliance.
• Monitors financial and administrative activities of regulated companies, analyzes monthly and quarterly reports, ensures recovery of fuel costs is within allowable limits, identifies variances from previous submissions and determines reason for change.
• Plans, conducts and coordinates audits.
• Provides testimony at public hearings and defends position.
• Verifies mathematical accuracy of company reports and that the rate of return is within approved limits; performs statistical analysis, calculates ratios and standard costs.
• Writes memos and reports and performs assigned special projects, such as literature searches for precedents.
• Ensures that regulated companies file all required reports.
• May work on regional electric wholesale issues and provide analysis related to potential issues.
• Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races.

Job Requirement Series

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Public Utility Analyst I

• One year of experience in the accounting, auditing, and/or regulation of utilities, or rate determination.
• Possession of an Associate degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics or related field.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Public Utility Analyst II

• Two years' of experience in the accounting, auditing, and/or regulation of utilities, or rate determination.
• Possession of an Associate degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics or related field.

In addition to the above requirement, applicants must meet all of the job requirements below:

• One year of experience in public utility regulation and rate determination.
• Two years' experience compiling, analyzing and interpreting financial data to ensure effective and efficient accounting of funds or to make projections for financial planning.
• Two years' experience in writing reports in a structured format containing an introduction, presenting the thesis, purpose or proposal with supporting evidence, explanation, facts, and analysis or examples with a conclusion or recommendations.
• Six months experience in writing, presenting and defending expert testimony in litigated or settled rate or rule making proceedings.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Public Utility Analyst III

• Three years' experience in the accounting, auditing, and/or regulation of utilities, or rate determination.
• Possession of an Associates degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics or related field.

In addition to the above requirement, applicants must meet all of the job requirements below:

• Three years' experience in public utility regulation and rate determination.
• Two years' experience in evaluating the financial condition of utility companies and making recommendations to management/officials.
• Two years' experience in public utility case management such as planning, developing, reviewing, and coordinating public utility cases, audits, or reviews.
• Two years' experience in writing, presenting and defending expert testimony in litigated or settled rate or rule making proceedings.
• Six months experience in analyzing and evaluating policies and making recommendations based on findings.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources. All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com. If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail]. The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.