Public Utility Analyst I-III

State/Reg and Lic; New Castle, Wilmington, Dover (DE, DE, DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Public Utility Analyst position in Delaware's Division of the Public Advocate involves reviewing regulated utility company applications, analyzing financial and compliance data, and representing the Division at state and regional meetings.

Analysts work on regional wholesale electric markets and public policy initiatives that directly impact the rates Delawareans pay for electric, natural gas, water, and wastewater services.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting, auditing, and/or regulation of utilities or rate determination.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting financial data for accounting and financial planning
• Experience writing structured reports with analysis and supporting evidence
• Experience writing, presenting, and defending expert testimony in rate or rule making proceedings
• Experience in public utility case management and evaluating utility company financial conditions

Responsibilities

• Review regulated utility company applications, filings, and financial data.
• Represent the Division at state and regional meetings and public proceedings.
• Analyze financial and compliance data to inform rate determinations and policy.
• Provide expert testimony and defend findings in rate or rule making proceedings

Skills

Accounting/auditing

Financial data analysis

Expert testimony writing

Regulation of utilities

Education

Associate degree or higher in related field

Job description

The Public Utility Analyst position in Delaware's Division of the Public Advocate involves reviewing regulated utility company applications, analyzing financial and compliance data, and representing the Division at state and regional meetings. Analysts work on regional wholesale electric markets and public policy initiatives that directly impact the rates Delawareans pay for electric, natural gas, water, and wastewater services. This is a career ladder position with three levels (I, II, and III), each with increasing experience requirements in utility regulation, rate determination, and financial analysis.

Key qualifications

• Experience in accounting, auditing, and/or regulation of utilities or rate determination
• Associate degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or related field
• Experience analyzing and interpreting financial data for accounting and financial planning
• Experience writing structured reports with analysis and supporting evidence
• Experience writing, presenting, and defending expert testimony in rate or rule making proceedings
• Experience in public utility case management and evaluating utility company financial conditions