Senior Utility Analyst Date Posted: Dec 27, 2024 Requisition ID: 453999 Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204 Work for IndianaBegin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. About the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC): The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission is an administrative agency that hears evidence in cases filed before it and makes decisions based on the evidence presented in those cases. An advocate of neither the public nor the utilities, the Commission is required by state statute to make decisions in the public interest to ensure the utilities provide safe and reliable service at just and reasonable rates. Role Overview: This position 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. As an experienced professional analyst, duties for this position are performed under limited supervision and require self-motivation, organization, and initiative. This position must be able to develop robust technical analyses, summarize large amounts of data/testimony, and be able to draw conclusions from research to build case foundations. This position reports directly to the Division Director Salary Statement: The salary for this position traditionally starts at $79,736.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience. A Day in the Life:
Developing robust technical summaries through analysis of all relevant utility applications, petitions, testimony, schedules and exhibits
Gathering information by attending relevant case hearings and staff meetings and by developing technical questions as part of analysis contained in staff reports
Summarizing and synthesizing large amounts of data/testimony
Drawing conclusions and preparing large portions of, or entire, staff reports;
Position may also become involved with non-case work such as rulemakings, consumer disputes, 30- day filings and federal regulatory issue research
Acting as a Case Team Leader and providing leadership on multiple complex cases
Other duties as assigned.
What You'll Need for Success:
Must possess a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study (e.g. accounting, engineering, economics, finance, or public policy analysis/public administration)
This position requires a minimum of 3-5 years regulatory and/or utility industry experience which would enable the incumbent to perform at an advanced level with minimal direction and supervision
Other skill requirements build upon those of the Utility Analyst and would include:
Ability to manage large amounts of detail
Ability to understand and interpret the long-term effects of various regulatory scenarios/solutions and be able to 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 toward and meet deadlines; o Ability to effectively keep up with large amounts of required reading.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which 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
Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k 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
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 on 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
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
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