PUC Jobs Board

The State Corporation Commission (“SCC” or “Commission”) Division of Public Utility Regulation (“PUR”) seeks a Senior Analyst with a passion for public service and protecting the public interest in Virginia. PUR provides support to the Commission in its regulation of Virginia’s investor-owned electric, natural gas, water and sewer utilities, member owned electric cooperatives, and the telecommunications industry. The selected candidate for the Senior Analyst position will take a leading role in investigating electric, water and gas utility proposals for changes in customer rates and revisions to terms and conditions of service, with a primary emphasis on evaluating how the utility proposes to allocate and recover costs from its customers. This position is based in Richmond, Virginia and operates on a hybrid schedule, including remote and in-office work each week (Monday – Friday). The SCC offers career growth and professional development opportunities, including job-related training, certifications, and designations. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Investigate complex electric, gas, water, and sewer utility proposals requesting revisions to customer rates or similar proposals

• Evaluate how the utility proposes to allocate and recover costs through cost allocation, rate design, and other operational, financial, or statistical analyses

• Review the terms and conditions of service that govern the utility’s relationships with its customers

• Evaluate the impact of regulations, procedures, and legislative changes on the cost of providing utility services and customer rates 

• Document findings of investigations in pre-filed written testimony and reports

• Defend findings at evidentiary hearings as an expert witness

• Collaborate with other PUR and SCC staff, utility company representatives, the general public, and other external stakeholders

• Perform other related work as required