Analytical Department Intern

About Us

The Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel, the State’s voice for millions of Ohio residential utility consumers, seeks an employee with a passion for public service to serve as an Analytical Intern. This position is an opportunity to work for an agency with a Mission to help consumers, including at‑risk and low‑income Ohioans, regarding the affordability, reliability and equitableness of their electric, natural gas, telephone, and water utility services.

Since the legislature created the agency in 1976, we have sought and achieved lower utility bills and more reliable utility service for residential consumers.

• Assist the Director of the Analytical Department and other staff by analyzing and researching topics related to the Mission of OCC, such as the costs of utility services and the collection of those costs among consumer groups.
• Review and assess utility company accounting, financial records, and current and prior utility rates.
• Review and verify utility data for service reliability, marketing practices, and protection of consumer information.
• Draft written requests for data necessary for related research and analysis.
• Assist in drafting requests for proposals, including work requirements, to solicit consultant work.
• Support case and issue development by gathering and interpreting materials and preparing associated reports.
• Research utility‑related inquiries from, and issues at, the General Assembly and the public at large.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Medical coverage through Ohio Med plans.
• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Paid time off, vacation, personal, sick leave; 11 paid holidays per year; childbirth/adoption leave.
• Employee development funds.
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS). Employee contributes 10%; employer contributes 14%.
• Ohio Deferred Compensation program (457(b)).

The successful candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance or other similar field and be currently enrolled in an accredited post‑graduate program pursuing a graduate degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance, or similar field.

Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; on‑line research; commitment to public service; well‑developed writing skills.

General knowledge of administrative rules, policies and procedures, judicial and administrative proceedings and processes, legislative processes, legal advocacy, and federal and state governing regulation of utilities.