Hybrid Workplace Arrangement: Although this position will be designated under the department’s hybrid workplace program, it will still be required to report to the department office on a scheduled basis and at the discretion of the supervisor, based on business needs. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. The Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) is dedicated to preserving the integrity of the marketplace and is committed to promoting a fair and competitive business environment in Colorado. Consumer protection is our mission. DORA values and promotes diversity, supporting a workplace that is inclusive of people from different backgrounds and experiences; creating an environment that is reflective of our communities; promoting positive relationships; and putting forth unique perspectives to fulfill our mission. Employer-sponsored RTD EcoPass, with offices located at Civic Center Plaza, above the RTD Civic Center station and just a few blocks from RTD light rail. Extensive work-life programs such as flexible schedules, training and professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects, and more Employee wellness programs, including the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP), which provides free, confidential counseling services. Bike-to-work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks. Flexible retirement benefits, including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans. Medical and Dental Health Insurance for employees and optional coverage for their dependents. Life Insurance for employees, and optional coverage for their dependents. Paid Time Off, including 11 paid holidays. Short- and long-term disability coverage. Tuition assistance program. Check out our excellent benefits package Position: SHA 1512/1513/1514 The Rate/Financial Analyst III position provides expert analysis, advocacy and testimony, both written and oral, at administrative hearings in proceedings before the PUC and/or Administrative Law Judges (“ALJs”) in support of advocacy positions of the UCA regarding financial matters relating to regulated utilities which matters are used to determine rates, and/or system planning and analysis. The position coordinates regarding rate development, system planning and/or financial matters of regulated utilities with other UCA staff and stakeholders, such as PUC staff, policy professionals, public regulatory officials, academics, engineers, economists, and other administrative and managerial personnel. The position consults and confers with UCA legal staff from the Office of the Attorney General regarding financial matters of regulated utilities to apply consistent rate and financial advocacy in line with legislative direction and statutory considerations as derived from SB21-103. This position’s purpose is to review and evaluate the financial and/or planning aspects of utility filings, in particular as used in the development of rates and/or system planning, in conjunction with office leadership, to provide financial advocacy support to the UCA at large, and to formulate recommendations and testimony or comments resulting from this review. Financial topics to be analyzed may include impacts to consumer bills, cost recovery methodologies, rate recovery riders, rate design, and cost causation principles. Planning topics to be analyzed may include renewable energy integration, electric distribution and transmission planning, demand-side management, transportation planning. The financial matters performed by this position may include assisting in the development of recommendations regarding capital structure (debt to equity ratios), cost of capital, return on equity (ROE), cost of debt (short-term and long-term), and cost recovery mechanisms. The planning topics to be analyzed may include the appropriateness of resource, distribution, or transmission acquisition, programmatic development, and other policy driven utility decision-making. The position will perform financial and/or planning studies, and assist in the performance of such studies, in support of UCA advocacy. The position will assist in the development of statistical, financial, and planning modeling and analyses related to public interest advocacy. This position provides specific recommendations to office leadership, and team supervisors and works with other office staff and legal counsel from the Office of the Attorney General. Duties include, but are not limited to: Focusing on utility cost recovery in rate cases, rider recovery, cost analysis, and other accounting and financial matters; Analyzing utility planning proposals in electric resource planning, clean-heat planning, distribution system planning and other related programming; Inspecting utility financial data and information and analyzing impacts on Colorado consumers; Inspecting utility engineering proposals and analyzing impacts on Colorado consumers; Planning and facilitating internal and external informational presentations to exchange pertinent utility financial information and conduct robust discussions of possible strategies; Analyzing, evaluating, and formulating recommendations for Division policy on PUC proposed rules, utility applications, and advice letters, as well as complaints, specifically the financial matters presented by those filings and cases; Preparing cross-examination financial questions for attorneys in hearings in addition to preparing responses to cross-answer testimony; Documenting utility filings financial data and evidence by tracking and monitoring monthly or yearly compliance filings as well as publicly available information from the investment community (Wall Street). MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (MQs): There are two ways to qualify for this position: 1) Experience OR 2) A Combination of Education and Experience Option 1: Experience Eight (8) years of relevant full-time professional work experience in the utility industry, in a government environment, in a research organization, or in the public sector. Professional work experience must include performing analytical work related to financial and economic matters raised by emerging and/or existing energy, environmental, or telecommunications issues and/or affairs. Option 2: A Combination of Education AND Experience Associate’s Degree and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree in accounting, business administration, economics, engineering, finance, mathematics, public policy, statistics, or a field of study related to the work assignment; AND Six (6) years of relevant full-time professional work experience in the utility industry, in a government environment, in a research organization, or in the public sector. Professional work experience must include performing analytical work related to financial and economic matters raised by emerging and/or existing energy, environmental, or telecommunications issues and/or affairs. Certification, registration, or licensure including a chartered financial certification or a certification as a certified public accountant (CPA), data analysis, or professional engineer related to the work assigned will count for one (1) year of the requirement. OR Bachelor’s Degree and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, economics, engineering, finance, mathematics, public policy, statistics, or a field of study related to the work assignment; AND Four (4) years of relevant full-time professional work experience in the utility industry, in a government environment, in a research organization, or in the public sector. Professional work experience must include performing analytical work related to financial and economic matters raised by emerging and/or existing energy, environmental, or telecommunications issues and/or affairs. Certification, registration, or licensure including a chartered financial certification or a certification as a certified public accountant (CPA), data analysis, or professional engineer related to the work assigned will count for one (1) year of the requirement. Document this experience in your application IN DETAIL, as your experience will not be inferred or assumed. Part time experience will be prorated. SUBSTITUTIONS: Partial credit toward the degree requirement will be given for completed college/university coursework that did not result in a degree. A master's or doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study related to the work assignment will substitute for the bachelor's degree requirement. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated experience working in a government body conducting research and analyzing financial or engineering information to provide recommendations on program matters; Demonstrated experience working in the utility or related industry performing analytical work, and/or preparing regulatory filings, or working on energy policy; Demonstrated experience reading, interpreting, analyzing, and providing recommendations on legislative and policy proposals; Demonstrated financial or engineering modeling experience, analyzing and quantifying large/complex datasets; Demonstrated professional experience researching telecommunications, environmental, or energy issues and policies, emerging/existing to provide recommendations to decision-makers and/or ensure compliance with regulations, laws, and/or standards; Demonstrated professional experience working in the energy industry conducting resource planning, development, implementation, and/or procurement; Demonstrated experience gathering, researching, synthesizing, and summarizing existing financial, policy, and technical studies, including technological, economic, and policy changes that are impacting the services of electric and gas utilities; Demonstrated professional experience working with electric or gas utility companies or the entities that regulate those companies; Advanced degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business administration, economics, engineering, finance, mathematics, public policy, statistics, or a field of study related to the work assignment. Required Competencies: The following knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal characteristics are required competencies and may be considered during the selection process (including examination and/or interview): Demonstrated written communication skills, including the ability to convey information to various stakeholders in a clear, accurate, and concise written manner; Demonstrated verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively convey information to audiences in a concise manner; Demonstrated attention to detail; Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills, including having the ability to evaluate information in order to apply knowledge and to decide on the most appropriate course of action; Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team; Demonstrated prioritization skills, including planning, organizing tasks, and managing work assignments; Demonstrated ability to conduct research and provide recommendations for next steps; Demonstrated time management skills, including the ability to multi-task to effectively manage competing and constantly changing priorities in order to meet tight deadlines; Demonstrated problem-solving skills, including the ability to recommend solutions; Demonstrated ability to understand and abide by workplace principles, practices and behaviors as internally identified and defined by the division and department; Demonstrated ability to read, understand, interpret, apply, and explain laws, rules, policies, and procedures; Sound judgment and the confidence to make decisions on a routine basis; Ability to travel independently, including work in-office, as required by business needs and scheduled by the supervisor; Integrity and high ethical standards; Accountability, reliability, including attendance; Ability to maintain confidential, controversial, or sensitive information; Self-starter, including the ability to work independently, learn new processes, utilize own knowledge and that of supervisor, and complete work with minimal supervision; Demonstrated professional demeanor; Knowledge and understanding in the use of PC software applications including Microsoft Office (Access, Word, Excel, etc.), and Google Suite (Doc’s, Sheets, Slides, etc.). Conditions of Employment: Candidates who fail to meet the conditions of employment will be removed from consideration. The successful passing of a reference check and/or, if required, a background check. A reference check may include but is not limited to: contacting previous and current supervisors to verify employment and discuss performance, a review of the personnel file, a review of the performance record, a review of job-related public information, etc. The type of background check depends on the job duties of the position and can include a review of any criminal record, credit report, and/or driving record. Effective September 20, 2021, employees will be required to attest to and verify whether or not they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Employees who have not been fully vaccinated may be required to submit to serial testing in the future. Upon hire, new employees will have three (3) business days to provide attestation to their status with proof of vaccination. Vaccinated employees must provide proof of vaccination. PLEASE READ - Required Application Materials: Interested individuals must submit the following online: A completed State of Colorado Application (log-in to your current NeoGov account or create a NeoGov account to complete the online application). Note: Incomplete applications, including incomplete work history sections or "see résumé," "see attachment," or "see addendum" statements, will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application form. A current email address on your application, as all communication pertaining to this position will be conducted via email. Please set up your email to accept messages from infogovernmentjobs.com and ‘state.co.us’ addresses, and check your email often. Note: The department cannot guarantee the successful delivery of email, including incorrect filtering into junk mail folders. A detailed cover letter, explaining how you meet the required competencies and how your accomplishments, qualifications, skills, areas of expertise, personal characteristics, etc. make you a good fit for this position; you may also attach additional documents that demonstrate this. Comparative Analysis Process: Structured Application Review: Part of, if not the entire, comparative analysis process for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application materials; Therefore, it is paramount that in the experience portion of your application and cover letter, you describe the extent to which you possess the education, experience, and competencies outlined in the job announcement as well as the required and/or preferred qualifications/competencies. You are also encouraged to attach additional documents to that effect. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may affect your score and prevent you from competing in subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants. Part of the comparative analysis process and/or the interview process may be conducted through remote video conferencing (i.e. Google Meet, Zoom, etc.) Veterans’ Preference: Candidates who wish to assert Veterans’ Preference should attach a copy of their DD214 to their application. Failure to do so will result in being denied Veterans Preference. PLEASE NOTE: Former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the application. Colorado Revised Statutes require that all state employees be hired and promoted through competitive examination of merit and fitness. Failure to include the required information, failure to follow instructions, and/or failure to submit materials by the application deadline may result in your application not being considered for the position and may affect your score or inclusion in the final pool of qualified candidates. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. ADAAAAccommodations: DORA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, at dora_adacoordinatorstate.co.us . Check out our excellent benefits package THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE VACANCIES While a salary range is posted for this position, an eventual salary offer is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis, which considers multiple factors including but not limited to education and experience compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work. Appeal Rights: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email, US Mail, faxed or hand-delivered within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to spb.colorado.gov or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules. HOW TO APPLY: Thank you for your interest. Submit an on-line application by clicking the link below or submit a State of Colorado Application for Announced Vacancy and all supplemental questions according to the instructions provided below. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed above. J-18808-Ljbffr
