The Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) is seeking experienced candidates interested in a rewarding public service career as a Utility Analyst within the Commission’s Electric & Natural Gas Division.  Utility Analysts provide expert analysis and advise and support the MPUC Commissioners. The analyst will be involved in major Commission electric and gas cases and related processes involving these energy sectors.

In this role you can expect to:

• Investigate and provide analysis of electric and gas utility filings such as requests for rate increases, various annual filings, grid planning priorities, and interconnection issues; analyze proposals submitted in various renewable energy procurements, including participating in contract negotiations with successful bidders; participate in various stakeholder processes and rulemaking proceedings; participate in other MPUC proceedings as necessary.
• Conduct complex economic, financial, operational, technical and/or policy analysis.
• Request and synthesize data and other information from various sources, including from utilities, to draw conclusions and form the basis for recommendations. Maintain workpapers and other documentation supporting conclusions and recommendations.
• Research, interpret and apply applicable laws, Commission rules, regulatory principles and Commission precedent.
• Prepare various Commission reports including staff analyses, Recommended Decisions and reports to the legislature.

(The above is a representative list and should not be interpreted as all-inclusive.)

A career at the MPUC offers the opportunity to do challenging work that directly impacts all Mainers. This position offers a hybrid work schedule (3 days remote and 2 days in-office at the Commission’s Hallowell, Maine office). In-house and professional training opportunities are available. This position has the ability to promote to an Analyst II and Senior Analyst.

Qualifications:

Preferred qualifications for this position include demonstrated in-depth knowledge of and experience in any of the following: utility ratemaking principles and related accounting or financial matters, utility operations and planning, or electrical engineering. In addition, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Professional Engineer (PE) designations are desirable, but not required.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in finance, economics, accounting, business, engineering, science, mathematics, or a related discipline;
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and to organize and analyze information to make sound recommendations;
• Ability to frame, model and execute complex analyses using various tools including Excel;
• Intellectual curiosity, initiative and self-direction;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in teams, and to maintain professional working relationships both internally and with representatives of utility companies, other stakeholders and the general public.

Preference will be given to candidates with three or more years of relevant experience.

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