Senior Economic Analyst

Position: Senior Economic Analyst 2026-01438
Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This position serves as a Senior Economic Analyst responsible for conducting advanced, independent economic, financial, and statistical analysis to evaluate routine and non-routine utility applications. Operating at an expert level, the analyst develops complex econometric, forecasting, and cost models to interpret technical data and formulate actionable regulatory recommendations for the Commissioners in both routine matters and highly contested utility cases. This position is responsible for making formal recommendations based on independent analysis, investigation, and research regarding all aspects of utility rate-setting.

May provide expertly written and oral testimony in utility cases.

As a vital technical advisor to the Commission, this role monitors and evaluates utility participation in wholesale energy markets and organized electric grids, analyzing complex market rules, transmission planning policies, and system reliability to protect state ratepayer interests. The position requires a high degree of independent judgment and initiative to navigate conflicting policy considerations among competing economic interests. Modeling includes complex economic, accounting, and statistical forecasting, optimization, and cost modeling.

Additionally, the analyst serves as a subject-matter expert on national and regional regulatory committees, prepares comprehensive technical memoranda, and may provide expert written and oral testimony in formal proceedings. This role requires both in-state and out-of-state travel.

Why Choose a Career with the Wyoming Public Service Commission?

* Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance

* Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness

* Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

* State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities

* Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

* Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!

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Human Resource Contact:
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

* Advanced Economic & Statistical Research:
Conducts and interprets original economic, demographic, statistical, and revenue-related research to analyze regulated utility conditions, market trends, and financial data.

* Complex Regulatory Modeling:
Develops complex economic, accounting, and statistical forecasting, optimization, and cost models to derive technical recommendations for the Commissioners regarding utility infrastructure, investments, and cost of service.

* Market & Grid Evaluation:
Analyzes, monitors, and evaluates utility participation in wholesale energy markets and organized power grids, including the impacts of regional transmission planning, capacity markets, and market rules on state ratepayers.

* Comprehensive Technical Writing:
Composes complex technical reports, articles, memorandums, surveys, and training materials detailing factual findings and potential solutions for issue resolution.

* Rate Case Analysis:
Provides independent analysis of regulatory issues and interprets data to develop recommendations regarding accounting, finance, economics, cost structures, and the derivation of rate designs in routine applications and complex contested cases.

* Financial Auditing & Integrity:
Conducts and reports on audits of accounting systems, program management, and operational methods of regulated entities to determine the accuracy and integrity of financial statements.

* Compliance Interpretation:
Interprets and investigates compliance issues regarding agency rules, state statutes, and federal rules, regulations, and statutes.

* Hearing & Witness Support:
Analyzes the testimony and exhibits of expert witnesses and assists in the preparation of cross-examination for…