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State of Arizona · 1 month ago

Public Utilities Analyst V

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$52K/yr - $93K/yr

The State of Arizona's Residential Utility Consumer Office (RUCO) is seeking a Public Utilities Analyst V to represent the interests of residential utility ratepayers. The role involves reviewing and developing recommendations on revenue requirements, rate design, and other utility matters, as well as providing expert testimony in regulatory proceedings.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Reviewing and developing RUCO’s recommendation(s), relating to the Company’s revenue requirement, rate design, adjustor mechanisms, and other matters

Participating in working groups to develop procedures or policy recommendations to the Executive Deputy Director, Counsel and Public Utilities Manager

Providing expert testimony and creating and presenting exhibits in utility rate cases, financing(s), and other matters

Interpreting complex financial and economic data in order to develop RUCO’s recommendations

Identifying emerging trends in the gas, electric, water, and telecommunications industries

Participating in working groups to develop operating procedures, policies, and testimony

Preparing data requests related to Company rate case filings and testimony

Preparing timely and accurate filings before the ACC

Responding to technical telephone calls and emails

Participating in ACC rulemaking as appropriate

Qualification

Utility industry knowledgeAccounting principlesEconomic concepts of regulationExcel software proficiencyGoogle platform proficiencyPublic speakingAnalytical skillsGroup facilitation skillsPresentation skillsProblem-solving ability

Required

Knowledge in technologies, operations and procedures of the utility industry, including utility accounting

Knowledge of accounting principles and statistics. CPA or accounting/finance degree preferred

Broad knowledge of current issues in electric, gas, and water and telecommunications industries

Considerable knowledge of economic concepts of public utility regulation and ratemaking

Strong knowledge and experience with excel software and the google platform

Knowledge of the Arizona Corporation Commission's regulatory process

Knowledge of group dynamics and group facilitation skills

Knowledge of rulemaking procedures

Skills in explaining and supporting recommendations clearly in writing and verbally

Skills in making effective and clear presentations to a variety of audiences

Skills in reviewing and analyzing utility company data independently

Skills in using various computer programs and statistical models

Proficient in Microsoft excel and word, as well as google docs

Skills in drafting and modifying rules

Ability to problem solve in variable situations requiring analytical interpretive, evaluative, and/or constructive thinking within broadly defined policies and objectives

Ability to work with and lead (if required) stakeholder working groups to achieve consensus findings

Ability to work effectively with others

Ability to work independently

Ability to speak in public

Ability to lead others

Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver license record checks, required to maintain acceptable driving records and complete any required driver training

Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver license appropriate to the assignment

Preferred

CPA or accounting/finance degree preferred

Benefits

Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Vacation plus 10 paid holidays per year

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Sick leave

Company

State of Arizona

As public servants, we deeply care about Arizona and are committed to facing the issues of our state head-on.

Founded in 1912

Phoenix, Arizona, USA

10001+ employees

https://doa.az.gov

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