Regulatory Financial Analyst - Various Levels

This position involves

• Analyze and dissect complex economic issues in utility filings.
• Deep dive into revenue requirements, including rate base, O&M, depreciation, and taxes.
• Affirm the impact of proposed rate changes on consumer bills.
• Represent OCC as a witness in regulatory proceedings (standard rate cases, alternative ratemaking, grid modernization, capex riders, etc.).
• Leverage your financial expertise to analyze financial statements and return on equity models (i.e., 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.
• Manage and improve a database of historical tariffs.
• Aid in crafting public comments and legal discovery requests.
• Become familiar with PJM energy and capacity markets including standard service offers (SSO/SCO) auctions.
• 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 your expertise and insights with leadership.
• Guide and mentor analytical department interns.

What’s In It For You

• Flexible Hybrid Schedule: Enjoy a work-life balance with remote work Monday-Wednesday and in-office Thursday and Fridays.
• Modern Workspace: Nice offices, access to a comfortable and collaborative building lounge.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): The Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Medical Coverage: Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
• Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance: Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period.
• Paid time off: Includes vacation, personal, and sick leave 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth/Adoption leave: Employee Development Funds: The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS): The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.
• Deferred Compensation: The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in utility regulation.
• Familiarity with utility regulatory proceedings, accounting, finance, rate-making principles, economics, and/or equivalent experience.
• At least a bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or economics or other related degree.
• A graduate degree is preferred.
• Excellence in oral and written communications, including persuasive writing and making technical issues understandable.
• A thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (including Excel, S&P Global, Word, and Outlook, SQL- a plus), online research, and other technology used in consumer advocacy.

Skills

• Accounting and Finance.
• Technical Skills.
• Professional Skills.
• Teamwork.

Benefits

• Flexible Hybrid Schedule.
• Modern Workspace.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Medical Coverage.
• Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Childbirth/Adoption leave.
• Employee Development Funds.
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).
• Deferred Compensation.

Agency Contact Name and Information

614.387.1522

Unposting Date

Jul 16, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

Negotiable within state government standards

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:30a - 5:30p

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union Exempt

from Union