Utility Analyst

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Do you enjoy evaluating technical data and identifying areas requiring further investigation? Are you ready to tackle complex challenges in the utility industry? If so, apply now! The Department of Commerce, Division of Public Utilities, is seeking a dedicated professional to fill its vacant Utility Analyst position.

This position is eligible for remote work up to three days per week after a period of initial in-office training (some remote work may be allowed during training).

You will act as an in‑house consultant on issues pertaining to the regulation of public utility service. You will be expected to work both with others and independently on assigned and independent projects. A typical project may require a combination of analysis and research, including the application of cost or financial accounting theory and practices; auditing standards and practices; economic theory and modeling;

engineering standards and cost modeling; and regulatory practices and theory. Common duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Advising management on trends and issues relating to public utilities, including:
  • Public utility regulation practice and theory
  • Public policy
  • Terms, conditions, and pricing of utility services
• Analyzing public utility and industry data and information for the determination of rates, terms, and conditions of utility services;
• Auditing the financial records and books of a public utility to develop earnings and cost recovery recommendations;
• Conducting independent and coordinated research for the purposes of establishing policy positions on a variety of regulatory or utility matters;
• Reviewing and analyzing state and federal utility filings, including results of operations reports, financial statements, and SEC reports;
• Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations;
• Preparing presentations, including written and oral testimony;
• Testifying as an expert witness in hearings before the Public Service Commission or other forums;
• Developing, preparing, and presenting economic or engineering cost, financial feasibility, and compliance studies or cost modeling;
• Preparing utility property valuations, cost of service, and rate design studies;
• Assisting in the reviewing testimony and case preparation (i.e., preparation of witnesses, pleadings, briefs, and arguments); and
• Participating in settlement conferences or other constituent discussions or meetings

• At least three years of knowledge and/or experience in one or more of the following disciplines:
  Accounting, Economics, Finance, Public policy, Law.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to evaluate technical data, identify areas requiring further information, and develop well‑supported conclusions.

A thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Professional utility (telecom, electricity, water, gas, etc.) and/or utility regulation experience.

Public Utilities is a small division, so we will provide you with the opportunity for a close working relationship with our wonderful team and a true learning environment. Public Utilities offers a rich benefits package, generous paid time off, and a great work‑life balance.

Department of Commerce is the licensing and registration agency for Utah's professional and business community. We provide oversight of business registrations, trademarks, Uniform Commercial Code filings, professional and occupational licensing, consumer protection, public utilities, securities, real estate, and residential mortgage lending.

• Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP):
  • 3 medical plan options.
  • 5 dental plan options, with an Opt‑Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other dental insurance coverage.
  • 4 vision plan options under Eye Med or Opti Care.
• Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems prior to 7/1/2011 are in the Tier I Public Employees System.
• Employees hired on or after 7/1/2011 and who have never been in the URS retirement system have…