Utility and Telecommunications Analyst

* Examines utility financial records, budget data, accounting and tax data, and economic analyses performed by the utility to ensure rates are fair and reasonable.
* Reviews, analyzes, then presents for the Commission’s approval, water and telecommunication utility filings related to regulated activities (e.g. property sales, tariffs, affiliated interest agreements and pricing).
* Provides recommendations to the Commission as part of the administration of the OUSF, based on forecasts for fund contributions and distributions, including fund participation, legal and accounting requirements, and other topics.
* Leads settlement discussions about water and telecommunication companies’ filings by informing, and taking guidance from, agency management regarding settlement positions and strategies.
* Leads pre-rate case audits of regulated water companies to aid in the analysis of the company’s filings before the Commission.
* Work experience, or graduate-level education, performing complex accounting, finance, and/or economic analysis with a regulatory or public policy focus.
* Accounting or financial analysis experience, demonstrating an understanding of generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP), budgeting, and forecasting.
* Work experience, or education, that demonstrates the ability to independently research complex policy or technical topic areas and compose clear and concise written recommendations.
* Demonstrated ability to provide clear and persuasive presentations to decision makers.
* Experience analyzing costs, pricing, and terms for providing a service for a company or organization.
* Work experience with a public utility commission, water utility, telecommunication utility, regulated utility, or utility or regulatory- focused consumer advocacy organization.
* Demonstrated ability to convene and facilitate meetings and discussions that include diverse perspectives.
* Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard service members (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit .
* United States Employment Eligibility:
The Oregon Public Utility Commission does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. The Oregon Public Utility Commission is an E-Verify employer. If you are a successful candidate, you must present your I-9 acceptable documents for employment verification.
* If hired, you may be required to provide facts about past employment and present financial interests if they could be connected with the businesses regulated by the PUC.
* Hybrid work may be provided to PUC staff in accordance with the Department of Administrative Services, statewide policy, .
* The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.
* This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates; this list will be used to fill the current opening and maybe used to fill other openings as they occur.
* The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.
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