Utilities Regulatory Analyst — Oversight & Forecasting

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

The South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) seeks a regulatory analyst to perform oversight duties for electric and natural gas utilities. You will prepare reports, provide testimony, and analyze data to support ORS positions before the PSC.

Responsibilities include coordinating with departments, monitoring operations, and assisting with forecasting, rate design, and regulatory compliance. In-office work in Columbia with limited travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, mathematics, economics, engineering (mechanical, electrical, civil, or nuclear), or related field.
• Proficiency in current technology to include Adobe Pro and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of regulatory principles applicable to investor-owned utilities.
• Knowledge of electric and natural gas utility operations and regional transmission planning structure including FERC regulations.
• Ability to independently research, analyze, and apply technical and complex data.
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately in verbal and written form.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, prepare and submit reports, correspondence, and testimony for assigned casework.
• Present findings, recommendations, and the ORS positions in procedural hearings by testifying under oath before the PSC.
• Prepare and submit data requests to obtain data and information to support review and assessment activities.
• Monitor, assess, and report on utility day-to-day operations, power plant operations and performance, and related financial metrics.
• Coordinate, collaborate, and serve as a liaison with other ORS departments, government agencies, utilities, and stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Research ability

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, mathematics, economics, engineering (mechanical, electrical, civil, or nuclear)

Advanced degree in accounting, business, finance, mathematics, economics, engineering

Tools

Adobe Pro

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) seeks a regulatory analyst to perform oversight duties for electric and natural gas utilities. You will prepare reports, provide testimony, and analyze data to support ORS positions before the PSC.

Responsibilities include coordinating with departments, monitoring operations, and assisting with forecasting, rate design, and regulatory compliance. In-office work in Columbia with limited travel may be required.