Residential Utilities Financial Analyst - Hybrid

Office of the Minnesota Attorney General; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Minnesota Attorney General is seeking a Financial Analyst in the Residential Utilities Division to work on contested rate proceedings, public utility matters, and related investigations. The role involves preparing testimony, comments, and analyses, and serving as an expert witness where appropriate.

Hybrid work arrangements are available, with a focus on data analysis, regulatory research, and collaboration with attorneys to advance the interests of residential and small

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, engineering, or related fields.
• At least 2 years of work experience in accounting, finance, economics, engineering, or related fields that require quantitative analysis (additional education can substitute for work experience).
• Strong Excel skills and ability to analyze data.
• Excellent verbal and written communications.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about public utilities regulation and energy/telecommunications fields.
• Ability to manage multiple caseloads and organize large amounts of information.

Responsibilities

• Review utility filings and identify issues for the division.
• Draft written testimony and discovery; review briefs, comments, and related analyses.
• Analyze and synthesize data into reports for attorneys.
• Research utility practices, financial issues, and legislation.
• Attend PUC meetings and participate in stakeholder meetings.
• Summarize positions and provide updates to the division manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communications

Organization and planning

Team collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, engineering, or related fields

Advanced degree in accounting, finance, economics, engineering, or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Office of the Minnesota Attorney General is seeking a Financial Analyst in the Residential Utilities Division to work on contested rate proceedings, public utility matters, and related investigations. The role involves preparing testimony, comments, and analyses, and serving as an expert witness where appropriate.

Hybrid work arrangements are available, with a focus on data analysis, regulatory research, and collaboration with attorneys to advance the interests of residential and small