PSC RATE CASE ANALYST Date: Sep 21, 2024 Req ID: 23982 Location: Little Rock, AR, US, 72201 Category: AR PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Anticipated Starting Salary: 50,222 Rate Case Analyst Posting closes October 11, 2024 Position Information Class Code: A046C Grade: GS09 FLSA Status: EXEMPT Salary Range: $50,222.00 - $72,822.00 Summary The Public Service Commission (PSC) Rate Case Analyst is responsible for compiling, analyzing, and reporting information on technical, demographic, and financial data concerning utility companies. This position is governed by state and federal law and agency/institution policy. Functions Develops, analyzes, and interprets accounting, financial, engineering, and economic information related to utility operations and regulations, rate of return on utility investments, capital recovery schedules, revenues and expenses, cost allocations, and rate designs. Reviews filings by utility companies to determine compliance with regulatory rules, orders, and rate-making principles. Performs financial and rate impact analysis by compiling financial data, analyzing trends, producing forecasts, analyzing rate impacts of annexations, and preparing tables for annual financial reports. Participates in hearing preparation and acts as an expert witness. Conducts research and develops written testimony, exhibits, and reports to present technical recommendations regarding contested issues. Investigates the activities of utilities and conducts reviews of rate cases, non-standard rate recovery mechanisms, and other filings to determine compliance with regulatory rules, orders, and rate-making principles. Researches utility industry issues and develops alternative rate making policies and methodologies. Performs other duties as assigned. Dimensions Occasional in-state travel is required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of principles and practices of accounting. Knowledge of principles and practices of financial examination. Knowledge of research methodology, survey techniques, statistical concepts, and report writing. Knowledge of economic forecast modeling. Ability to analyze financial and economic data. Ability to conduct research and prepare analyses and reports. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Minimum Qualifications The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related field; plus four years of experience in rate analysis, financial analysis, economic forecasting, or related field. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE. Licenses None Preferred Qualifications: CPA, MBA or advanced business degree preferred. Proven analytical abilities and excellent written and verbal communications skills are essential for the position. Experience in the analysis of utility companies is also desirable. The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Nearest Major Market:Little Rock