Program Associate Senior Utility Analyst - Vacancy ID# 195215
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Utility Intervention Unit Senior Utility Analyst

The Department of State (DOS), Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a Utility Intervention Unit (UIU) Senior Utility Analyst to help represent the interests of residential and small commercial consumers before federal, state, and local agencies engaged in the regulation of energy, steam, water, and telecommunication services. UIU represents the interests of consumers before the New York Public Service Commission (PSC) during utility rate cases and during other policy-related regulatory proceedings. Additionally, the UIU serves as the statewide consumer advocate at the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO), which administers the wholesale energy market.

UIU advocacy goals are to achieve savings for consumers by keeping rates as low as possible, while maintaining safe and reliable service. The regulatory and wholesale energy market processes require UIU to consider all factors, including the positions of other parties, prior to developing its own position(s) to assert the best interests for New York State utility consumers. UIU's primary focus is on rate cases, which often integrate policy goals. The ideal candidate will have strong oral and written communications skills and exceptional analytical skills.

Under the general supervision of the UIU Director, the Sr. Utility Analyst will be responsible as an active participant in utility rate proceedings. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Monitors, analyzes and reviews regulatory policies and utility rate cases at the Public Service Commission for the purpose of determining the effect on consumers supply and cost of electricity, natural gas, water, wireless and broadband telecommunications, and other utilities.
• Performs research and analysis of proposed utility revenue requirements using testimony and exhibits submitted by regulated companies, and other parties, information from audits, written staff and other parties' information requests, testimony filed in other cases, prior Commission orders, statutes, publications, and other sources.
• Prepare extensive, comprehensive, defendable written or oral testimony/comments on regulated utility and regulatory policy cases advocating UIU's position(s).
• Monitor trends, conduct research and pursue analysis on regulated utilities' engineering, service delivery, and business practices and report findings as requested by the Director of the Utility Intervention Unit.
• Research and write comments, briefs, reports, letters and other documents to regulators and others advocating UIU's position.
• Assist attorneys in discovery and writing cross-examination questions for utility proceedings and hearings.
• Assist with negotiations as part of rate cases and other proceedings by advocating UIU's positions.
• Assist with review of proposed legislation by collecting relevant data on the critical factors, developing policy alternatives, and summarizing the strengths and weaknesses of alternatives on utility, energy and telecom matters.
• Assist Consumer Assistance Unit in responding to consumer complaints involving utility, energy and telecom issues, as necessary.
• Represent and advocate for UIU's position in collaborative meetings and technical sessions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Candidates must be available to travel as directed.

Minimum qualifications:

Education: Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Major study in the fields of business, mathematics, finance, economics, accounting or engineering preferred.

*Substitutions: four years of specialized experience or associate's degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for bachelor's degree; J.D. or master's degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.

Experience: 5 years of relevant experience in the analysis, regulation or management of public or private corporations or operational phases of public utilities. Relevant experience includes planning, preparing, and conducting reviews or audits of utility financial, economic, or engineering records and studies or the equivalent experience in other business sectors; and preparation of clear, concise, and accurate written policy or financial analysis, which includes appropriate supporting references to relevant authorities and/or supporting financial schedules.

It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

Additional comments:

The Department of State is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law. We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to ...@dos.ny.gov.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.