Utility Rate Analyst

Priority review will be given to applications received before February 3rd.

Seattle Public Utilities is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Utility Rate Analyst. This role provides critical support to the Rates and Financial Planning Team, developing analysis on utility discount program impacts, special charges, and fund status compliance with municipal bond and loan requirements. The analyst may also prepare reports required by contracts such as the Wholesale Water contract and the King County Wastewater Treatment contract.

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community‑centered utility that delivers high‑quality water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste services to more than 1.5 million customers in the greater Seattle metropolitan area. With an annual budget of over $1 billion, SPU is committed to efficient, forward‑looking service and sustainability.

• Family‑friendly and multicultural work environment
• Generous benefits package
• Free public transportation options
• City pension plan with employer/employee contributions
• Growth potential and advancement opportunities

• Query, aggregate, and analyze data from a variety of sources related to solid waste, water, wastewater, and drainage services.
• Monitor, create reports, and provide analysis related to low‑income programs, including the utility discount program.
• Support the development of utility rate studies and financial models.
• Coordinate loan applications and ongoing administration.
• Support development of programs related to rate design.
• Manage sub‑components of projects to support discrete operational and/or policy‑related needs, as directed by utility fund leads.
• Conduct research and analysis relating to financial, policy or operational concerns, including projections of costs for grant or loan applications or management analysis.
• Enhance procedures and processes to ensure efficiency and compatibility with frequently changing grant reporting requirements.
• Review and support of fiscal notes.
• Complete and submit annual industry surveys.
• Work effectively within a multicultural workforce serving a diverse customer base.

• High level of competence in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with databases, including developing queries, analyses, and summaries in programs such as SQL, Tableau, Power BI, and GIS‑related programs.
• Experience in financial analysis and forecasting.
• Experience coordinating and managing projects spanning multiple work groups.
• Public sector bond, loan, or grant management experience.
• Experience in developing and applying a variety of analytic and modeling methods to different problems.
• Ability to identify information requirements for completing a task and willingness to seek out related information sources.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial statements and reporting.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self‑starter with demonstrated ability to accomplish work tasks independently, but in close coordination with a team.
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to apply knowledge of multidisciplinary business principles and practices to achieve successful outcomes in cross‑functional projects and activities.
• Comfortable working with ambiguity.
• Ability to work within the organizational framework of SPU Workplace Expectations including our values on safety, respect, diversity, trust, humor, productivity, integrity, innovation, partnership and accountability.
• Ability to communicate effectively within a multicultural workforce serving a diverse customer base.

In addition to fully completing the online application, please attach your resume and cover letter addressing the desired qualifications. These are required to be considered for this position. Your cover letter should also include your general knowledge and experience related to the position.

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule. Employees are required to come into the office three times a week. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.