Senior Analyst - Public Utility Regulation (Hybrid)

Virginia State Corporation Commission; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Corporation Commission (SCC) Division of Public Utility Regulation seeks a Senior Analyst based in Richmond, Virginia. The role supports investigations of electric, gas, water, and sewer utility proposals and cost allocations with a hybrid work schedule combining remote and in-office days.

The Senior Analyst will evaluate rate design, terms and conditions of service, and the regulatory impacts on customer costs, documenting findings for testimony and hearings, and collaborating with

Responsibilities

• Investigate complex electric, gas, water, and sewer utility proposals requesting revisions to customer rates
• Evaluate how the utility proposes to allocate and recover costs through cost allocation, rate design, and other operational, financial, or statistical analyses
• Review the terms and conditions of service that govern the utilitys relationships with its customers
• Evaluate the impact of regulations, procedures, and legislative changes on the cost of providing utility services and customer rates
• Document findings of investigations in pre-filed written testimony and reports
• Defend findings at evidentiary hearings as an expert witness
• Collaborate with other PUR and SCC staff, utility company representatives, the general public, and other external stakeholders
• Perform other related work as required

Job description

Senior Analyst Public Utility Regulation

Starting Salary Range: $80,246 - $115,000

The State Corporation Commission (SCC or Commission) Division of Public Utility Regulation (PUR) seeks a Senior Analyst with a passion for public service and protecting the public interest in Virginia. PUR provides support to the Commission in its regulation of Virginias investor-owned electric, natural gas, water and sewer utilities, member owned electric cooperatives, and the telecommunications industry. The selected candidate for the Senior Analyst position will take a leading role in investigating electric, water and gas utility proposals for changes in customer rates and revisions to terms and conditions of service, with a primary emphasis on evaluating how the utility proposes to allocate and recover costs from its customers. This position is based in Richmond, Virginia and operates on a hybrid schedule, including remote and in-office work each week (Monday Friday). The SCC offers career growth and professional development opportunities, including job-related training, certifications, and designations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Investigate complex electric, gas, water, and sewer utility proposals requesting revisions to customer rates or similar proposals
• Evaluate how the utility proposes to allocate and recover costs through cost allocation, rate design, and other operational, financial, or statistical analyses
• Review the terms and conditions of service that govern the utilitys relationships with its customers
• Evaluate the impact of regulations, procedures, and legislative changes on the cost of providing utility services and customer rates
• Document findings of investigations in pre-filed written testimony and reports
• Defend findings at evidentiary hearings as an expert witness
• Collaborate with other PUR and SCC staff, utility company representatives, the general public, and other external stakeholders
• Perform other related work as required