Public Utilities Rates Analyst ; Public Utilities Rates Analyst

Position: Public Utilities Rates Analyst 4; Public Utilities Rates Analyst
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* Working Title:

Public Utilities Rates Analyst*
* ** Job Class:
Public Utilities Rates Analyst 4*
* ** Agency:
Commerce Department*
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** Job ** : 97783

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 10/17/2026

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** Closing Date** : 11/02/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Commerce Dept / Commerce-MAPE

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** Division/Unit** :
Energy Regulation & Planning

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range:**  $36.59 - $54.25 / hourly; $76,399 - $113,274 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

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** FLSA Status** :
Exempt - Professional

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
Yes

** The work you'll do is more than just a job.*
* At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Hybrid work schedule available, up to 50% telework depending on business needs.  Telework can be outside of the state of Minnesota if the candidate lives in a state bordering Minnesota and lives 50 miles or less from the primary work location.  Primary work location will be the Golden Rule Building in St. Paul.

Internal candidates should contact Human Resources with questions.

This position will act as a situational lead worker, as assigned, and provide technical support for positions of the Minnesota Department of Commerce on rate design, rate of return, cost recovery methods/policies, energy conservation, resource planning, service policies, economic and energy forecasting and modeling, renewable energy, regional/federal activities, and other issues in routine to complex gas and electric utility matters.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* Four (4) years of experience performing analysis, exercising judgment, and relying on knowledge in:
Economic Analysis;
Statistical Analysis;
Modeling and Forecasting Complex Systems;
Utility Rate Design/Analysis;
Energy Regulation;
Carbon Modeling;
Carbon Capture;
Carbon Markets; or Environmental Attributes.

A Bachelor's degree in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Business, Public Policy, Environmental Policy, Energy Policy, Planning/Regional Studies, Pre-Law, History, Political Science, or related field is equivalent to one (1) year of experience.

An Advanced degree in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Business, Public Policy, Environmental Policy, Energy Policy, Planning/Regional Studies, Law, History, Political Science, or related field is equivalent to eighteen (18) months of experience.

Applicants who meet the above education/experience requirement will be further evaluated based on the following:

+ Experience writing formal reports for a range of audiences and stakeholders.

+ Experience writing and presenting recommendations to decision making bodies.

+ Ability to analyze a wide range of data and clearly communicate results and impacts.

+ Ability to effectively communicate.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Two (2) years' experience reviewing and analyzing complex data including, for example: resource and distributed generation planning; review and analysis of public policy proposals; stakeholder engagement; project management, excellent writing skills; preparing and presenting recommendations to decision making bodies; experience in the regulated natural gas, electric utility, nuclear, or renewable energy industries; experience in advocating for energy, environmental, or other public policy.

+ Project Management Certificate or experience.

** Physical Requirements*
* Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer.

** Additional Requirements*
* Job offer is contingent upon passing reference checks to verify job-related credentials, a criminal background check and drivers' license check prior to appointment.

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