Regulatory Analyst

Department Information

The mission of the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and consumer energy costs by advancing clean energy, energy efficiency and zero emission vehicles to benefit all Coloradans.

This Regulatory Analyst position is part of the CEO’s Policy unit and plays a central role in implementing electric utility energy plans to meet the 80 percent emissions reduction goal by 2030 and supports national‑leading policy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from electric and gas utilities, transportation, and building sectors. The role is hybrid, with office presence required for at least one day per work week.

$70,012.80 – $90,001.60 annually

• Track new and ongoing Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) proceedings
• Participate in PUC proceedings as part of the case team
• Review testimony in assigned proceedings, provide a summary to Office leadership, identify key issues, and present recommendations consistent with Office and administration policy
• Draft testimony and develop experience to sponsor testimony and appear as a witness
• Participate in strategy development for PUC proceedings under supervision of team leadership
• Engage in weekly Regulatory group meetings and brief leadership on ongoing proceedings
• Develop notices of intervention, comments, statements of position, briefs, and other filings, as well as internal memos
• Organize and maintain case files for assigned proceedings
• Research current and potential Colorado policies that align with and further the CEO’s statutory mission
• Maintain technical and industry expertise
• Conduct stakeholder engagement to build coalitions around common interests and participate in regulatory settlement discussions
• Work in office one full day per week, typically on the assigned team day, or as directed by a supervisor

• 1 to 4 years of progressively responsible technical research and analysis experience in public utilities regulation or transportation electrification
• Knowledge of the utility sector and experience with quantitative analysis of energy or energy regulatory issues
• Strong time‑management and organizational skills
• Strong written, oral, and presentation communication skills
• High level of initiative and ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Google Suite

• Experience with Colorado’s electric sector
• Knowledge of utility rate making principles, general rate cases, revenue requirements, and capital investment evaluations
• Experience writing or analyzing testimony for PUC proceedings, appearing as a witness for PUC proceedings, or other quantitative analysis of energy or energy regulatory issues

• Annual leave accrued  hours per month (4 weeks a year)
• Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours per month (10 days a year)
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Medical and dental plans
• State‑paid life insurance policy of $50,000
• Choice of two retirement plans (401K and 457 plans)
• State‑paid short‑term disability coverage and additional optional life and disability plans
• Credit union membership
• RTD pass
• Training and professional development

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success and encourages candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments that reflect our communities.

The Office of the Governor is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals. We will assist individuals with a disability with reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, testing, selection, and essential job functions where accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. For assistance, contact the ADAAA Staffing Coordinator at

Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.