Regulatory Financial Analyst - Levels

Regulatory Financial Analyst - Various Levels

The Ohio Consumers' Counsel seeks an employee with a passion for public service to serve as a Regulatory Financial Analyst in the Analytical Department. This role focuses on consumer advocacy related to electric, natural gas, telephone, and water utility services. Responsibilities include research, analysis, persuasive writing, and presentations for regulatory forums such as PUCO and FERC.

• Analyze and dissect complex economic issues in utility filings.
• Deep dive into revenue requirements, including rate base, O&M, depreciation, and taxes.
• Assess the impact of proposed rate changes on consumer bills.
• Represent OCC as a witness in regulatory proceedings (standard rate cases, alternative rate making, grid modernization, capex riders, etc.).
• Apply financial expertise to analyze financial statements and return‑on‑equity models (e.g., CAPM, DCF).
• Utilize industry‑leading market intelligence platforms to stay ahead of trends (S&P Global).
• Collaborate with PUCO, utilities, and consumer advocates to reach fair settlements.
• Develop familiarity with PJM energy and capacity markets and service auction structures.
• Manage and improve a database of historical tariffs.
• Assist in crafting public comments and legal discovery requests.
• Build strong relationships with regulators and advocate for consumer interests.
• Stay current on industry developments through conferences and training (EUCI, EEI Rate School).
• Partner effectively with legal, public affairs, and operations departments.
• Share expertise and insights with leadership.
• Guide and mentor analytical department interns.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in utility regulation, including familiarity with regulatory proceedings, accounting, finance, rate‑making principles, and economics.
• Experience working with large datasets and synthesizing quantitative information.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, or a related field (graduate degree preferred).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including persuasive writing and the ability to clarify technical matters.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and S&P Global; knowledge of SQL is a plus.

• Competitive salary negotiated within state government standards.
• Flexible hybrid schedule: remote work Monday–Wednesday, in‑office Thursday–Friday.
• Medical coverage through available Ohio Med plans.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance after eligibility period.
• Paid time off (vacation, personal, sick), 11 paid holidays, and leave for childbirth, adoption, and fostering.
• Employee development funds and educational opportunities.
• Retirement through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) with a 14 % employer match.
• Deferred compensation via a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan.
• Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

The Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel is committed to providing access, inclusion, and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Requests for accommodation may be directed to Laurie Knight ghto.gov.

The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace that prohibits the use of recreational marijuana and non‑medical cannabis and may impose additional restrictions under the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39).