Regulatory Analyst , Public Counsel Unit Consumer Protection Division, Seattle

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The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full‑time Regulatory Analyst 2 in the Public Counsel Unit of the Consumer Protection Division. This position is located in Seattle, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

Regulatory Analyst 2 Salary range 60: $69,744 - $93,804 The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidate’s job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

The following stipends may apply based on position requirements:

• Incumbents assigned to our Seattle office location receive an additional 5% King County Location Pay stipend.
• Incumbents assigned to a position designated as requiring dual language skills will receive a 5% Dual Language Requirement Pay stipend.

The AGO provides a workplace that is understanding of work‑life balance and promotes advancement by offering a wide variety of professional development and growth opportunities.

Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, including Medical/Dental/Vision for employees & dependent(s);
Vacation, Sick, and Other Leave; 11 Paid Holidays per year;
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans; and Life Insurance. Beyond these traditional benefits, we offer Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, Employee Recognition Leave, and more. With the goal of employee health and wellness, we also offer:

• Flexible schedules and part‑time/hybrid telework options;
• A Wellness Program, an Infants in the Workplace Program, and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides counseling, webinar, and other cost‑free support resources;
• Numerous employee‑driven affinity groups to foster community and connection, including Bereavement, Elder Care, Parenting, POC, LGBTQ+, Veterans and more. The AGO is a place to belong and make a difference!

The Public Counsel Unit of the Washington Attorney General’s Office represents customers of state‑regulated, investor‑owned utility companies in matters before the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC), state courts, and the legislature. Our guiding mission is to ensure that regulated utilities charge fair and reasonable rates and provide safe and reliable service.

Regulatory Analyst 2 plans and performs economic, financial, or policy research and analysis to formulate and support the Unit’s position on major utility rate cases and other significant proceedings as an advocate for the citizens of Washington state. This position provides technical assistance on regulatory matters and will help formulate recommendations, as well as communicate the Unit’s position to the Deputy Attorney General, Division Chief, assistant attorneys general, UTC Staff and Commissioners, and other government agencies or interested parties, as appropriate.

This position may direct the work of professional staff and/or regulatory analyst staff on a project basis.

A Bachelor’s degree involving major study in economics, accounting, business or public administration, finance, social sciences, engineering, law or related field and three (3) years of professional research or analysis experience with an institution engaged primarily in regulatory matters; or two years as a Regulatory Analyst 1 or equivalent.

• Research analysis experience in other capacities may be accepted.
• An advanced degree in one of the fields listed above will substitute for one year of the desired experience.

• Ability to perform complex research and analysis of rates, operations and service of regulated utility companies
• Ability to collaborate with attorneys, other analysts, staff and…