Senior Regulatory Analyst / Economic Risk Analyst

Portland General Electric; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland General Electric is seeking an early-career Regulatory Affairs Consultant to join the Policy team. You will contribute to filings with technical analysis and develop well-structured policy arguments.

You will draft comments, testimony, and exhibits for regulatory proceedings and collaborate across teams to gather input for submissions. You will learn to identify issues, navigate regulatory processes, and support internal advocacy efforts while gaining mentorship from seasoned experts in

Qualifications

• Requires excellent writing skills with strong sentence structure and direct communication.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to regulatory filings with technical analysis and recommended approaches.
• Drafts comments, testimony, exhibits, and other regulatory documents for filings.
• Collaborates with managers and departments to gather input for regulatory submissions.
• Researches industry practices and company history to prepare analyses for regulatory Issues.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/economics/business or related field

Job description

Regulatory Affairs Consultant (Analyst)

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

Are you passionate about energy policy and eager to make a real impact on how our communities are powered? Do you have a knack for turning complex policy issues into clear, compelling narratives? If so, this may be the opportunity you've been looking for. As a Regulatory Affairs Consultant on our Policy team, you won't just be observing the energy industry from the sidelines — you'll be right in the middle of it. From greenhouse gas goals and energy efficiency targets to transportation electrification and integrated resource planning, you'll be exposed to the full breadth of energy policy work that is shaping the future of how we generate, distribute, and consume power. In this role, you'll partner with a high-performing team of regulatory policy experts to help develop internal engagement content, support active policy dockets, and eventually manage smaller case assignments of your own. You'll learn to spot issues, craft well-structured policy arguments, and navigate complex regulatory processes — skills that will position you for long-term career growth not only within Regulatory Affairs, but across the entire organization. This is a rare opportunity for an early-career professional to build a well-rounded foundation in energy policy from the ground up, with direct mentorship and guidance from seasoned experts in the field.

Job Function Summary

Contributes to regulatory filings by providing technical expertise, analysis, and recommended approaches to support effective outcomes. Drafts comments, testimony, exhibits, work papers, and other documentation for internal review and filing in regulatory proceedings. Collaborates with managers and cross-functional teams to gather input, address issues, and ensure alignment in regulatory submissions. Provides regulatory consulting to internal stakeholders, researching and analyzing information from a variety of sources to identify trends and recommend solutions for business and regulatory requirements. Supports the development and execution of regulatory strategy by researching industry practices and company history, preparing analyses on key regulatory issues, and assisting in responses to data requests. Maintains relationships with regulatory stakeholders and contributes to advocacy efforts in proceedings involving multiple external parties and competing perspectives.

Key Job Information

Intermediate: Requires expanded professional-level knowledge and experience in own area; incumbents continue to acquire higher-level knowledge and skills. Expands on high-level knowledge of the company, processes and customers. Solves a range of more complex problems. Analyzes possible solutions using advanced knowledge and applying protocols. Operates independently and receives only a moderate level of guidance and direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory Analyses Contributes to regulatory filings and provides team with technical expertise, analysis and recommended approaches; drafts comments, testimony, exhibits, work papers and/or other documentation for internal consideration and/or publicly filed regulatory proceedings; collaborates with managers and other departments to seek input on issues and provide information in regulatory proceedings
• Internal Consulting Provides regulatory consulting to other departments; researches and analyzes information from a range of sources to identify trends and suggests solutions for business/regulatory requirements
• Regulatory Strategy Contributes to the development and execution of strategy; researches industry practices and company history to prepare financial models and analyses for regulatory issues, including drafting comments, testimony, completing spreadsheet analysis and responding to data requests
• Compliance Compiles and analyzes data for regulatory reports; researches and provides input on basic compliance issues
• External Interaction Drafts responses to data requests; represents company with customers and before regulatory body; interacts with regulatory staff and stakeholders to respond to questions and provide information; cultivates and maintains professional relationships with regulatory staff and stakeholders

Education/Experience/Certifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, business or related field or equivalent experience. Typically, two or more years in related field. Excellent writing skills – strong command of sentence structure, argument formulation, active voice, consistent tens and clear / direct communication. Understanding of state, federal and energy policy. Issue spotting and write-up skills. Understands and applies basic project management practices to work assigned and can assist others with these practices. A writing sample will be required as part of the interview process (not at application)

Competencies

Functional Competencies Intermediate knowledge of business, engineering and/or economics, financial modeling and ratemaking principles. Intermediate knowledge of financial and utility industry regulation. Working knowledge of electrical distribution, transmission and generation facilities. General Competencies Working business-acumen skills. Working problem-solving skills. Intermediate written and oral communication skills. Working analytical thinking skills. Working organization and prioritization skills. Working resiliency and adaptability skills.

Physical and Cognitive Demands

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