Assistant Director, Electricity ***REPOST*** PROGRAM MANAGER III

Main Purpose of Job

The Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC), an independent regulatory agency, is seeking a skilled and motivated Assistant Director to join its Electricity Division. We are responsible for the regulatory oversight of Maryland’s electric utilities, ensuring that Marylanders have access to safe, reliable, and affordable electricity services while advancing the State's clean energy goals.

Position Duties

• Performing detailed economic and technical, statistical, and financial analyses of electric utility rate applications, including cost of service, rate design, cost of capital, and revenue requirements.
• Evaluating the economic and technical aspects of utility investments in grid modernization, renewable energy projects, energy efficiency programs, and other infrastructure.
• Preparing and presenting expert written testimony and oral presentations in Commission proceedings and work groups.
• Analyzing wholesale and retail electricity market operations, including competitive solicitations and market power issues.
• Conducting research and policy analysis on emerging energy technologies and regulatory frameworks (e.g., distributed energy resources, energy storage, electric vehicles, microgrids).
• Developing and utilizing economic models for forecasting, cost-benefit analysis, and impact assessment.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams of attorneys, engineers, accountants, and other technical staff.
• Making recommendations on proposed legislation and regulations affecting the electricity industry.
• Monitoring compliance with Commission orders and rules related to economic and market issues.
• Representing the Electricity Division as a member in working groups tasked with developing rules, reports, agreements, or other functions which support Maryland’s energy markets.
• Assisting the Division Director in mentoring and training regulatory analysts in performing similar tasks and assisting the Division Director in managing the Division’s workflow, supervising regulatory analysts, and editing and reviewing their work products.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Public Policy, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Three years of relevant professional experience in economic analysis, preferably in the energy sector, utility regulation, or a related field.

Desired or Preferred Qualifications

• A passion for energy policy, strong analytical capabilities, and a desire to work in public service.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in economic theory (microeconomics, industrial organization, regulatory economics) and its application.
• Experience with statistical analysis, econometrics, and economic modeling software.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to explain complex economic concepts to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Sound professional judgment and a commitment to ethical public service.
• Knowledge of the electric utility industry, energy markets, or regulatory processes is highly desirable.

Benefits

The Maryland Public Service Commission offers competitive benefits packages to its employees. Details about these benefits can be found on the PSC’s website or by contacting the Human Resources department.