Rates & Budget Analyst

KNOXVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Knoxville Utilities Board is seeking a detail-oriented Analyst to join the Rates & Budget Department and support the Gas Supply Team. You will plan, purchase, and schedule natural gas while monitoring and responding to pipeline conditions to ensure reliable operations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with internal and external partners, driving precise financial impact and high-quality results. Availability on nights, weekends, and holidays is required on a weekly rotation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Supply Chain from a four-year college is required.
• 1–3 years of experience in a related field.
• Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, and team skills.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with complex data.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently.
• Requires availability on nights, weekends, and holidays on a weekly rotation.
• Valid driver’s license.
• KUB does not sponsor immigration for this position.

Responsibilities

• Plan, purchase, and schedule natural gas as part of the Gas Supply Team.
• Monitor and respond to pipeline operational conditions.
• Manage gas pipeline and supply contracts and analysis for Rates and Budget teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external gas suppliers and pipelines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Classification: Business Analyst

Work Hours: 40+ hours / week: M – F, requires availability on nights/weekends/holidays on a weekly rotation

About KUB: KUB is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber services to more than 520,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We are looking for employees who want to be a part of a mission-driven organization with strong values that support a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce.

About the Role: Join our Rates & Budget Department as a detail-oriented Analyst in a role primarily supporting our Gas Supply Team with opportunities for continual learning and growth into cross-functional areas. As part of the Gas Supply Team, your daily responsibilities will include planning, purchasing, and scheduling natural gas as well as monitoring and responding to pipeline operational conditions. Additional responsibilities include managing gas pipeline and supply contracts and analysis work supporting our Rates and Budget Teams. Success in this position requires strong collaboration with cross-functional teams, both internal and external to KUB, including gas suppliers and pipelines. The ideal candidate brings a passion for precision and meaningful financial impact, delivers high-quality results, and consistently provides exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

This position is primarily sedentary and performed in a typical office environment. Duties involve sitting most of the time with occasional walking or standing. The role may require occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of items up to 10 pounds. Bending, stooping, or reaching may occasionally be required. Physical demands may vary by position and may occasionally exceed those described above.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Accounting, Finance, or Supply Chain from an accredited four-year college or university
• One (1) to three (3) years of demonstrated experience in related field
• Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, and team skills
• Strong analytical skills and experience with complex data
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently in a timely manner
• Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Requires availability on nights/weekends/holidays on a weekly rotation
• Valid driver’s license
• Please note that due to job responsibilities, KUB does not provide immigration sponsorship for and/or based on this position.

Preferred Requirements

• Utility or natural gas industry knowledge and experience
• Three (3) years’ experience in related field

Selection Process

About the Selection Process

Phase 2 – Experience, training, and education evaluation

Phase 3 – Interview with department representatives

Phase 4 – Written, performance, and behavioral exercises

Phase 5 – Background Investigation

Phase 6 – Physical assessment and/or drug screen*

*KUB is part of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program

If special accommodations are needed at any phase of the selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance.

Knoxville Utilities Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer