Utility Financial Analyst ; PCN

Overview

Utility Financial Analyst 4 (PCN 086005) – Anchorage, AK

Employer:

State of Alaska
Department:
Commerce, Community, and Economic Development
Division:
Regulatory Commission of Alaska

Location:

Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: $4,032.80 Biweekly
Opening Date: 08/29/2025
Closing Date: 10/20/2025 at 5:00 PM Alaska
Position Open To:
Alaska Residents Only

This listing is for a Utility Financial Analyst 4 position in the Regulatory Commission of Alaska.

• Supervise, schedule, and coordinate the work of the Finance Section.
• Conduct detailed technical analysis of utility and pipeline rate filings of high complexity, including financial audits of revenue requirement, cost of service, and rate design studies.
• Perform related testimony and proposed tariff revisions; verify mathematical accuracy and reasonableness of proposed rates using auditing techniques and rate making principles.
• Determine elements of revenue requirements, including verification and normalization of operating expenses, rate base, and taxes; establish return on rate base or apply TIER as appropriate.
• Prepare detailed, well-supported written and oral recommendations for the Commission in both public and adjudicatory settings.
• Utilize databases for research and spreadsheet/word processing tools to develop and review calculations and written reports.
• Collaborate with utility representatives and Commission staff to ensure accuracy of proposed rates and timely Commission rulings within statutory timelines.

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides competencies in the following areas:

• Accounting:
  Knowledge of traditional accounting practices including accrual, obligations, and cost methods.
• Decisiveness:
  Ability to make well-informed, timely decisions, even with limited data.
• Planning and Evaluating:
  Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine goals and resource needs; coordinate with other organizations as needed.
• Political Savvy:
  Understanding of internal and external politics that impact the work of the organization.
• Technical Credibility:
  Ability to understand and apply specialized regulatory principles, requirements, and policies.

Equivalent to those typically gained by combining post-secondary education and/or progressively responsible professional experience in accounting, finance, public administration, or a closely related field/industry.

Note:

This recruitment may be used for more than one vacancy. The applicant pool may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety days after the recruitment closes. If you have questions about the application process, contact Workplace Alaska at or .