CORPORATION COMMISSION

Address:  1200 W. Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Anticipated Starting Rate: $25-$32 per hour

Grade: 21  

As part of the Telecom and Energy analysis team, you will assist with economic analysis and research in utility ratemaking. This includes reviewing and providing recommendations to the Commission on a wide variety of items such as: adjustor rate resets, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Plans, tariffs, and rate design. You may participate in teams working on utility rate cases, including preparing written testimony, and presenting testimony at hearings, Open Meetings, and other public forums.

- Assist with economic analysis and research in utility ratemaking as part of the Telecom and Energy Analysis team
- Review and provide recommendations to the Commission on various items, including:
- Adjustor rate resets
- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Plans
- Tariffs
- Rate design
- Participate in teams working on utility rate cases
- Prepare written testimony
- Present testimony at hearings, Open Meetings, and other public forums

- Knowledge of the economic concepts of public utility regulation and ratemaking;
- Knowledge of current issues in electric, gas, water/wastewater, and telecommunications industries;
- Ability to analyze economic and financial data using various statistical methods;
- Ability to prepare written reports and present oral testimony that clearly explains and supports findings and recommendations;
- Skilled in cooperating and working effectively with others as part of a team;
- Excellent oral communication skills, including ability to testify in formal proceedings, and making public presentations; and
- Proficient skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and statistical modeling.

Bachelor’s degree or higher in economics, statistics, accounting, business, public policy, energy, or other related field.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of an employment / reference check and confirmation of any degrees/certifications.
A.R.S. Section 40-101 prohibits Commission employees from having certain financial interests in entities that the Commission regulates. Applicants shall be required to disclose any interests they may have in the regulated entities during the application process, and as a condition of employment, to divest themselves of any prohibited interests.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

- Excellent comprehensive benefits, including a top-ranked retirement plan, low-cost health coverage, supplemental policies such as vision and short-term disability, generous paid vacation and sick leave programs, and Paid Parental Leave for those who qualify
- Free parking; carpooling resources and incentives; fully subsidized public transit
- Career and personal development support; multiple training and education opportunities and resources; qualifying Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer
- Interesting, challenging work in a public sector environment with the chance to make a real difference in our state
- We are a recognized Arizona Veteran Supportive Employer

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

This position qualifies for participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) defined benefit pension.

If you have any questions, please email HumanResources@azcc.gov for assistance.