Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst I (JC-479436) - Public Advocates Office/ Energy Cost of Service & Natural Gas/ Regulatory Cost Analysis Section

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The Energy Cost of Service & Natural Gas (ECOS) Branch within the Public Advocates Office is seeking a Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst I to join its Cost Analysis team.

Under the supervision of the Program and Project Supervisor of the Cost Analysis Section in the ECOSNG Branch, the incumbent performs analysis of utility proposals, examining utility accounting practices and recorded costs, rate setting, service quality, and safety. The incumbent applies his/her analysis and standard economic, statistical, and financial theories to make appropriate recommendations on public utility regulatory issues. In addition, incumbent is responsible for analyzing, reviewing, and making appropriate recommendations on financial and accounting issues affecting public utilities and other job-related work as required. Presentation will be required orally and in writing on ideas, research, analysis, findings, and recommendations. The incumbent also supports the Public Advocates Office advocacy at intra-agency and inter-agency conferences, workshops, and public meetings.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Special Requirements

The SOQ must be no smaller than 11-point Arial font, single-spaced, and no more than two pages.

Please write your SOQ to address the following three questions:

• Describe your experience in analyzing financial data, designing financial research, collecting data, conducting analysis, and making practical recommendations.
• Describe your experience defending analysis and recommendations after writing and presenting a report that includes findings.
• Describe your experience establishing and maintaining cooperative and positive working relationships with others.

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