Senior Analyst - Utility Regulation & Rate Design (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

Virginia State Corporation Commission is seeking a Senior Analyst in Richmond to support the Division of Public Utility Regulation. The role involves leading investigations into rate proposals and evaluating cost allocation and rate design to protect customers.

The senior analyst will present findings and testify as needed, collaborating with staff, utilities, and the public. The position is hybrid, with both remote and in-office work, and offers opportunities for career growth and professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required with sufficient professional experience.

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 analyses
• Review the terms and conditions of service that govern the utility’s 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 PUR and SCC staff, utility representatives, the public, and other stakeholders
• Perform other related work as required

Skills

Cost-of-service

Rate design

Data analysis

Testimony delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, economics, engineering, finance, math, public policy or related field

Job description

Virginia State Corporation Commission is seeking a Senior Analyst in Richmond to support the Division of Public Utility Regulation. The role involves leading investigations into rate proposals and evaluating cost allocation and rate design to protect customers.

The senior analyst will present findings and testify as needed, collaborating with staff, utilities, and the public. The position is hybrid, with both remote and in-office work, and offers opportunities for career growth and professional