Senior Utility Analyst

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) assures that utilities and others use adequate planning and resources for the provision of safe and reliable utility services at reasonable cost. Learn more about the IURC.

About the role

The Senior Utility Analyst performs comprehensive analyses of technical evidence filed in cases litigated before the Commission and may serve as case team leader. Results from these analyses are summarized and reported to the Commissioners to help them make balanced and well-supported decisions based on the evidence of record. This position may also assist with other non-case work and may take a lead role in other division projects. This role requires the ability to develop robust technical analyses, summarize large amounts of data and testimonies, and build case foundations by drawing conclusions from research.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust technical summaries through analysis of all relevant utility applications, petitions, testimony, schedules, and exhibits.
• Gather information by attending relevant case hearings and staff meetings and by developing technical questions as part of analysis contained in staff reports.
• Summarize and synthesize large amounts of data/testimony.
• Draw conclusions and prepare large portions of, or entire, staff reports.
• Engage in non-case work such as rulemakings, consumer disputes, 30-day filings, and federal regulatory issue research.
• Act as a Case Team Leader and provide leadership on multiple complex cases.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours that may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study such as Accounting, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Public Policy Analysis, Public Administration, or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum of 3-5 years regulatory or utility industry experience which would enable the incumbent to perform at an advanced level with minimal direction and supervision.

Skills

• Ability to manage large amounts of detail.
• Ability to understand and interpret the long-term effects of various regulatory scenarios/solutions and adapt to changing perspectives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage projects/discharge responsibilities in accordance with Commission policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage and meet deadlines.
• Ability to effectively keep up with large amounts of required reading.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Pay

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $79,736.00.

Benefits

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
  • Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
  • 12 paid holidays, 14 in election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access