Analyst, Regulatory Research Associates

About the Role

Regulatory Research Associates (RRA) delivers authoritative research and analysis on state-level gas and power regulation and utility financial performance. Our work centers on understanding regulatory frameworks, market dynamics, and investor risk across the U.S. energy sector. We provide clients with data-driven insights and comparative evaluations of regulatory environments, enabling informed decisions in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.

As an Analyst, you will play a key role in monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting state regulatory developments affecting power and gas utilities. Your research will inform investors, utilities, and energy developers on regulatory risk and market trends. By leveraging proprietary datasets and advanced analytical tools, you will contribute to differentiated, high-value reports and insights that shape strategic decisions across the energy value chain.

This role is a crucial part of S&P Global's vision of the “Research of the Future”, where innovation and advanced analytics define the next generation of insights and decision-making.

• Research and analyze state regulatory environments
  , including rate case decisions, policy changes, and commission activities.
• Maintain and enhance proprietary regulatory databases
  , ensuring timely and accurate data entry.
• Track and interpret industry trends
  , including energy policies and emerging regulatory mechanisms.
• Collaborate with other teams to produce best-in-class reports, comparative evaluations, and investor-focused insights
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• Demonstrate a willingness to experiment with new technologies to optimize workflows and deliver superior client value.
• Build relationships with regulators, utility representatives, and industry experts to support research depth and accuracy.

Anticipated base salary range: $70,000 to $90,000. Final base salary is based on geographic location, experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.

Eligible for an annual incentive plan. Not eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus or sales commission plan.

Eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits, including health and wellness, flexible downtime, continuous learning, financial planning, family friendly perks, and other perks.

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, business, engineering, or related fields
  .
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  ; ability to synthesize complex regulatory and financial data.
• Proficiency in Excel and database management
  ; advanced experience in programming languages (Python, SQL) and AI tools is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  ; ability to produce clear, concise research for professional audiences.

• Demonstrated interest in the energy industry
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• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
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• Openness to innovation: proactive mindset and willingness to adopt AI and emerging technologies to improve efficiency and research quality.

For candidates with disabilities, please send an email to  to request accommodations during the application process.

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

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Location:

Washington, District of Columbia, United States