Regulatory Analyst

Regulatory Analyst 3 – Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission

Salary:
Step A $78,912 per year to Step M $106,104.

Provide expertise in utility filings related to energy planning and the clean energy transition. Advanced-level SME tasks include detailed analysis of complex issues affecting Washington state electricity and natural gas utilities, serving approximately 3 million customers with annual revenues over $4.5 billion.

Hybrid:
Must reside in Washington state; eligible for telework but required to report on‑site as needed.

Travel:
Occasional in‑state and out‑of‑state travel for investigations, meetings, hearings, and conferences.

• Research and analyze utility energy filings such as clean‑energy planning, energy storage, equity, transportation electrification, efficiency, distributed resources, and building electrification.
• Prepare recommendations for commission decisions through memoranda, briefings, presentations, and oral testimony.
• Lead and supervise teams of analysts to assess filings, prioritizing key issues and ensuring high‑quality deliverables.
• Initiate and lead specialized investigations, quantify impacts, identify root causes, and recommend resolution.
• Provide guidance to utilities, customers, stakeholders, and other affected groups.
• Lead rule‑making teams and draft administrative rules to implement new legislation or improve existing procedures.
• Represent UTC in agency processes, including fiscal notes, records requests, and internal and external meetings.

Education and experience required:

• Advanced degree in engineering, social sciences, economics, law, public utility regulation, public policy, or a closely related field.
• Extensive experience in regulatory, policy, financial, economic, legal, scientific, or public‑administration research and analysis.
• Proficiency in evaluating quantitative and qualitative data and developing evidence‑based recommendations.
• Advanced knowledge of laws, regulations, and processes in utility regulation.
• Strong written and verbal communication with diverse audiences.
• Leadership and collaboration skills, managing projects and teams.
• Experience in rule‑making, administrative rule drafting, or regulatory analysis at Washington state level.

• Persuasive writing tailored to decision‑makers.
• Experience drafting administrative rules or participating in regulatory rule‑making.
• Proficiency with data analytics tools (Power BI, Power Query, modeling tools such as Plexos, Aurora, etc.).
• Experience leading or coordinating teams, projects, or work groups.

• Analytical and critical thinking: evaluate evidence, identify gaps, and reach informed conclusions.
• Regulatory skills: apply economic theory, accounting principles, legal precedents, and administrative rules.
• Writing and communication: present information clearly, concisely, and in audience‑specific language.
• Inclusive and collaborative conduct: support equity, diversity, and inclusion in all interactions.
• Leadership, project management, mentorship, and peer review.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Other UTC core competencies including accountability, DEI knowledge, and customer focus.

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• State retirement programs and deferred compensation plan.
• Paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per year.

The UTC is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, religious or political affiliation.

Applicants claiming Veterans Preference should attach a redacted DD‑214 and related verification. Contact UTC Human Resources  for assistance.