Senior Regulatory Analyst

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A state regulatory agency in Columbus seeks a Federal-State Energy Analyst focused on utility consumer advocacy. Responsibilities include analyzing complex economic issues, drafting testimony, and conducting presentations. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in utility regulations and excel in written and oral communication. A bachelor’s degree in business or related fields is required, with a preference for a graduate degree. This full-time position offers compensation negotiable within state government standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in utility regulations.
• Familiarity with utility regulatory proceedings.
• Experience with federal and state electric policy.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex economic issues in utility filings.
• Draft testimony and manage regulatory proceedings.
• Guide interns and collaborate with various departments.
• Collaborate with PUCO, utilities, and consumer advocates.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Persuasive writing

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or economics

Graduate degree in related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Market intelligence platforms

Job description

What You\'ll Do

This position involves research, analysis, technical and persuasive writing, and written and oral presentations for utility consumer advocacy in such forums as the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). It also involves drafting testimony and cross‑examination in hearings. The employee will work with analysts, attorneys, retained experts and others on projects and legal cases for residential consumer protection.

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• Analyze and dissect complex economic issues in utility filings.
• Deep dive into revenue requirements, including rate base, operations and maintenance (O&M), depreciation, and taxes.
• Assess the impact of proposed rate changes on residential consumer bills.
• Represent the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel (OCC) as a witness in regulatory proceedings (standard rate cases, alternative ratemaking, grid modernization, capex riders, etc.).
• Leverage your financial expertise to analyze financial statements and rate of return models (i.e., Capital Asset Pricing Model, Discounted Cash Flow).
• Utilize industry‑leading market intelligence platforms to stay ahead of trends (S&P Global).
• Collaborate with the PUCO, utilities, and consumer advocates to reach fair settlements.
• Become familiar with PJM energy and capacity markets including standard service offers and auctions.
• Manage and improve a database of historical tariffs.
• Assist in crafting public comments and legal discovery requests.
• Build strong relationships with regulators and advocate for consumer interests.
• Stay current on industry developments through conferences and training.
• Partner effectively with legal, public affairs, and operations departments.
• Share your expertise and insights with leadership.
• Guide and mentor analytical department interns.

Qualifications

Preferred candidate will have 10+ years of experience in utility regulations. This experience should include familiarity with utility regulatory proceedings, accounting, finance, rate‑making principles, economics, and/or equivalent experience. Candidates should be familiar with working with and synthesizing large datasets. Experience that includes familiarity with federal and state electric policy, electric wholesale and retail markets, transmission regulatory issues, and fundamentals of utility regulation is preferred.

Applicants should demonstrate excellence in oral and written communications, including persuasive writing and making technical issues understandable. A thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (including Excel, Word, and Outlook), online research, and other technology used in consumer advocacy is expected.

Applicants must have at least a bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or economics or other related degree. A graduate degree is preferred in such study areas.

Organization

Ohio Consumers' Counsel

Agency Contact Name and Information

614.387.1522

Unposting Date

Apr 19, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Ohio Consumers' Counsel

Primary Location

United States of America – OHIO – Franklin County – Columbus

Compensation

Negotiable within state government standards

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Accounting and Finance

Technical Skills

Accounting and Finance

Professional Skills

Presenting, Teamwork

Agency Overview

The Ohio Consumers' Counsel advocates and educates to secure for Ohioans affordable, reliable and equitable residential utility services that are essential to their well‑being.

About Us

The Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel, the State’s voice for millions of Ohio residential utility consumers, seeks an employee with a passion for public service to serve as Federal‑State Energy Analyst in the Analytical Department. This position is an opportunity to help consumers, including at‑risk and low‑income Ohioans, regarding their electric services (with some involvement in natural gas services). Since the legislature created the agency in 1976, we have sought lower utility bills and reliable utility service for residential consumers. At OCC, we put Consumers First.