State of Alaska
Utility Financial Analyst 4 (PCN 086005)
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants The Regulatory Commission of Alaska is recruiting for a Utility Financial Analyst 4 position located in Anchorage! What You Will Be Doing
In addition to supervising, scheduling and coordinating the work of the Finance Section, the UFA 4 conducts detailed technical analysis of utility and pipeline rate filings of the highest complexity, including financial audits of revenue requirement, cost of service, and rate design studies, as well as related testimony and proposed tariff revisions. This position verifies the mathematical accuracy and reasonableness of proposed rates by applying appropriate auditing techniques and generally accepted ratemaking principles, determining the elements of revenue requirements, including verification and normalization of operating expenses, rate base, allowance for taxes, and establishing the appropriate return on rate base or application of the times interest earned ratio (TIER). The UFA 4 prepares highly detailed, well-supported recommendations to the Commission for presentation both in writing and orally, in public and adjudicatory settings. This position uses database applications to perform research, and spreadsheet/word processing applications to develop and review calculations and prepare written reports. The UFA 4 works with utility representatives and other Commission staff to ensure proposed rates are accurate and aligned with applicable authority, the Commissioners are well-informed, and Commission rulings are executed within statutory timelines. Organization, Mission, And Culture
The Commission is charged with ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable utility and pipeline services are provided to Alaskans at just and reasonable rates. The availability of utility services, and the rates, rules, terms and conditions of those services are governed by statute and regulation and enforced by the Commission. Five full-time commissioners are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Alaska State Legislature, overseeing a team of analysts, administrative law judges, consumer protection officers and support staff. The Commission regulates a broad range of utility services including electric, natural gas, natural gas storage, steam heat, pipeline, refuse, sewer, telecommunications, and water services, overseeing regulated entities through certification, regulation of rates and services, tariff review, dispute resolution, and consumer protection services. The Commission also calculates amounts for the power cost equalization (PCE) program and serves as an information resource for the executive and legislative branches of government. Benefits Of Joining Our Team
The Commission offers a competitive employment package including excellent benefits and flexible leave, a hybrid working environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and the potential for advancement. As a member of the Advisory Section, the UFA 3 is part of a cohesive team of analysts specializing in finance, engineering, tariffs, and common carrier matters, working together to achieve a common goal for the benefit of Alaskans. Collaboration is key to the success of the agency, including our reliable and consistent support staff. The new UFA 3 will receive hands-on internal training, coaching and support throughout the process, as well as opportunities for outside specialized training at both the state and national levels. Working Conditions
The Commission is located in the heart of downtown Anchorage. The daily work environment is busy and productive with varying timelines to be managed. The UFA 3 works directly with utility representatives and other staff to ensure timely processing of rate filings. Staff presents recommendations and fields questions from Commissioners during confidential adjudications, public tariff action meetings or other public meetings. Most of the work is performed using spreadsheet, word processing, email and case management software. Position Competencies
Supervisory: Demonstrated experience supervising, scheduling and coordinating the work of others including providing training, overseeing and reviewing work product, monitoring progress and evaluating performance, and serving as liaison between upper management and staff. Industry: Demonstrated experience with utility/pipeline carrier rate filings, including revenue requirement, cost of service, and rate design studies, as well as related testimony and proposed tariff revisions; working knowledge of utility/pipeline carrier regulation and issues and the operating practices of the utility industry; ability to understand, interpret, and apply Alaska regulatory statutes and regulations. Mathematical: Demonstrated experience with utility/pipeline carrier rate development using generally accepted ratemaking principles, determining the elements of revenue requirements, including verification and normalization of operating expenses, rate base, allowance for taxes, and establishing the appropriate return on rate base or application of the times interest earned ratio (TIER). Financial Analysis: Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of financial analysis and auditing, forecasting, and modeling to interpret quantitative and qualitative data; includes data modeling, earned value management, and evaluating key financial indicators, trends, and historical data. Writing: Demonstrated ability to use correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling to produce written information, which may include technical material, for different audiences; ability to write clearly, concisely, and effectively develop conclusions and provide recommendations. Presentation: Demonstrated experience preparing complex technical reports and delivering oral presentations, making recommendations and fielding questions. Due to the recent recruitment hiring freeze, only positions necessary to protect the health and safety of Alaskans and that meet essential State responsibilities will be filled. Education And Experience
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides competencies in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field/industry. Equivalent To Those Typically Gained By: Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or progressively responsible professional level experience in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field/industry. Special Notes
Competencies mean a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation. Typically gained by means of the usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job. Training and education are synonyms for acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. Professional experience means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive and performed with the power or right to decide or act according to one\'s own judgment. At Time Of Application
Post-secondary transcripts, if using education to meet minimum qualifications. At least two originally authored writing samples. At Time Of Interview
Copies of your three most recent evaluations; and Three professional references who have had supervisory responsibility over you along with their daytime contact phone numbers. Notice
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095. If you choose to be contacted by email, ensure your address is correct on your application and that spam filters permit emails from governmentjobs.com domains. For information on allowing emails from governmentjobs.com domains, visit the Lost Password Help page on governmentjobs.com. EEO Statement
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer. For applicant password assistance please visit: governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword. For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager: Joy Gordanier, Acting Advisory Section Manager, ph: (907) 263-2116, joy.gordanier@alaska.gov
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2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants The Regulatory Commission of Alaska is recruiting for a Utility Financial Analyst 4 position located in Anchorage! What You Will Be Doing
In addition to supervising, scheduling and coordinating the work of the Finance Section, the UFA 4 conducts detailed technical analysis of utility and pipeline rate filings of the highest complexity, including financial audits of revenue requirement, cost of service, and rate design studies, as well as related testimony and proposed tariff revisions. This position verifies the mathematical accuracy and reasonableness of proposed rates by applying appropriate auditing techniques and generally accepted ratemaking principles, determining the elements of revenue requirements, including verification and normalization of operating expenses, rate base, allowance for taxes, and establishing the appropriate return on rate base or application of the times interest earned ratio (TIER). The UFA 4 prepares highly detailed, well-supported recommendations to the Commission for presentation both in writing and orally, in public and adjudicatory settings. This position uses database applications to perform research, and spreadsheet/word processing applications to develop and review calculations and prepare written reports. The UFA 4 works with utility representatives and other Commission staff to ensure proposed rates are accurate and aligned with applicable authority, the Commissioners are well-informed, and Commission rulings are executed within statutory timelines. Organization, Mission, And Culture
The Commission is charged with ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable utility and pipeline services are provided to Alaskans at just and reasonable rates. The availability of utility services, and the rates, rules, terms and conditions of those services are governed by statute and regulation and enforced by the Commission. Five full-time commissioners are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Alaska State Legislature, overseeing a team of analysts, administrative law judges, consumer protection officers and support staff. The Commission regulates a broad range of utility services including electric, natural gas, natural gas storage, steam heat, pipeline, refuse, sewer, telecommunications, and water services, overseeing regulated entities through certification, regulation of rates and services, tariff review, dispute resolution, and consumer protection services. The Commission also calculates amounts for the power cost equalization (PCE) program and serves as an information resource for the executive and legislative branches of government. Benefits Of Joining Our Team
The Commission offers a competitive employment package including excellent benefits and flexible leave, a hybrid working environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and the potential for advancement. As a member of the Advisory Section, the UFA 3 is part of a cohesive team of analysts specializing in finance, engineering, tariffs, and common carrier matters, working together to achieve a common goal for the benefit of Alaskans. Collaboration is key to the success of the agency, including our reliable and consistent support staff. The new UFA 3 will receive hands-on internal training, coaching and support throughout the process, as well as opportunities for outside specialized training at both the state and national levels. Working Conditions
The Commission is located in the heart of downtown Anchorage. The daily work environment is busy and productive with varying timelines to be managed. The UFA 3 works directly with utility representatives and other staff to ensure timely processing of rate filings. Staff presents recommendations and fields questions from Commissioners during confidential adjudications, public tariff action meetings or other public meetings. Most of the work is performed using spreadsheet, word processing, email and case management software. Position Competencies
Supervisory: Demonstrated experience supervising, scheduling and coordinating the work of others including providing training, overseeing and reviewing work product, monitoring progress and evaluating performance, and serving as liaison between upper management and staff. Industry: Demonstrated experience with utility/pipeline carrier rate filings, including revenue requirement, cost of service, and rate design studies, as well as related testimony and proposed tariff revisions; working knowledge of utility/pipeline carrier regulation and issues and the operating practices of the utility industry; ability to understand, interpret, and apply Alaska regulatory statutes and regulations. Mathematical: Demonstrated experience with utility/pipeline carrier rate development using generally accepted ratemaking principles, determining the elements of revenue requirements, including verification and normalization of operating expenses, rate base, allowance for taxes, and establishing the appropriate return on rate base or application of the times interest earned ratio (TIER). Financial Analysis: Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of financial analysis and auditing, forecasting, and modeling to interpret quantitative and qualitative data; includes data modeling, earned value management, and evaluating key financial indicators, trends, and historical data. Writing: Demonstrated ability to use correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling to produce written information, which may include technical material, for different audiences; ability to write clearly, concisely, and effectively develop conclusions and provide recommendations. Presentation: Demonstrated experience preparing complex technical reports and delivering oral presentations, making recommendations and fielding questions. Due to the recent recruitment hiring freeze, only positions necessary to protect the health and safety of Alaskans and that meet essential State responsibilities will be filled. Education And Experience
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides competencies in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field/industry. Equivalent To Those Typically Gained By: Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or progressively responsible professional level experience in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field/industry. Special Notes
Competencies mean a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation. Typically gained by means of the usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job. Training and education are synonyms for acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. Professional experience means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive and performed with the power or right to decide or act according to one\'s own judgment. At Time Of Application
Post-secondary transcripts, if using education to meet minimum qualifications. At least two originally authored writing samples. At Time Of Interview
Copies of your three most recent evaluations; and Three professional references who have had supervisory responsibility over you along with their daytime contact phone numbers. Notice
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095. If you choose to be contacted by email, ensure your address is correct on your application and that spam filters permit emails from governmentjobs.com domains. For information on allowing emails from governmentjobs.com domains, visit the Lost Password Help page on governmentjobs.com. EEO Statement
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer. For applicant password assistance please visit: governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword. For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager: Joy Gordanier, Acting Advisory Section Manager, ph: (907) 263-2116, joy.gordanier@alaska.gov
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