Assistant Director, Electricity REPOST Program Manager III

The Maryland Public Service Commission has a position available for an Assistant Director in the Electricity Division.

This is an at‑will position which serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority (the Commission).

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6 Saint Paul St., 17th Floor Baltimore, MD 21202

The Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC), an independent regulatory agency, is seeking a skilled and motivated Assistant Director to join its Electricity Division. We are responsible for the regulatory oversight of Maryland’s electric utilities, ensuring that Marylanders have access to safe, reliable, and affordable electricity services while advancing the State's clean energy goals. This is a unique and impactful opportunity to apply your economic and technical expertise in public service.

You will directly contribute to the Commission’s mission by analyzing issues related to electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and emerging energy technologies.

The PSC's Electricity Division is at the forefront of navigating an evolving energy landscape. We address critical issues such as utility rates, grid modernization, renewable energy integration, competitive electricity markets, electric vehicle infrastructure, and energy storage. As an Assistant Director, you will:

• Conduct in‑depth economic and financial analyses of utility proposals, rate cases, and policy initiatives.
• Develop and present expert testimony in formal Commission proceedings.
• Analyze electricity market trends, resource planning, and the economic impacts of regulatory decisions.
• Contribute to the development of innovative policies that balance economic efficiency, consumer protection, reliability, and environmental sustainability in the electricity sector.
• Assist the Division Director in the supervision of junior economists; conduct performance evaluations and guide the preparation of their expert testimony, comments or other work assignments.

The Assistant Director in the Electricity Division provides expert economic analysis and support to the Commission. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Performing detailed economic and technical, statistical, and financial analyses of electric utility rate applications, including cost of service, rate design, cost of capital, and revenue requirements.
• Evaluating the economic and technical aspects of utility investments in grid modernization, renewable energy projects, energy efficiency programs, and other infrastructure.
• Preparing and presenting expert written testimony and oral presentations in Commission proceedings and work groups.
• Analyzing wholesale and retail electricity market operations, including competitive solicitations and market power issues.
• Conducting research and policy analysis on emerging energy technologies and regulatory frameworks (e.g., distributed energy resources, energy storage, electric vehicles, microgrids).
• Developing and utilizing economic models for forecasting, cost‑benefit analysis, and impact assessment.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams of attorneys, engineers, accountants and other technical staff.
• Reviewing and providing recommendations on proposed legislation and regulations affecting the electricity industry.
• Monitoring compliance with Commission orders and rules related to economic and market issues.
• Representing the Electricity Division as a member in working groups tasked with developing rules, reports, agreements, or other functions which support Maryland’s energy markets.
• Assisting the Division Director in mentoring and training regulatory analysts in performing similar tasks, managing the Division’s workflow, supervising regulatory analysts, and editing and reviewing their work products.

Education: a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Public Policy, or a closely related field.

Experience: Three years of relevant professional experience in economic analysis, preferably in the energy sector, utility regulation, or a related field.

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