Senior Regulatory Analyst

About the Department

This mission of the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and consumer energy costs by advancing clean energy, energy efficiency and zero emission vehicles to benefit all Coloradans. The Colorado Energy Office is a great place to work, with collaborative and talented employees who are passionate about our mission and a flexible hybrid (work from home/work from office) atmosphere. Employees report high satisfaction with their work, their colleagues and manager, and CEO leadership. Join us!

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. Governor’s Office staff should demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA) in the workplace to fulfill the promise of a Colorado For All. Staff are expected to participate in learning opportunities and training to increase their knowledge around EDIA, have a growth mindset, and embed new learnings and skills into daily business practices. Creating inaccessible digital content such as web pages, emails, presentations, or documents leaves the state open to fines up to $3,500 based on the language in House Bill 21-110. Staff should strive to make all digital content accessible using provided accessibility resources. 

Position Duties

Starting Salary: $85,009.60 - $100,006.40 Annually

*This position is eligible for a hybrid and/or remote working arrangement. Hybrid positions are expected to be present at the office location for no less than one day per work week.

CEO is seeking a Senior Regulatory Analyst to advance the office’s work at the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC). This position will be part of CEO’s Policy unit and will be central to implementing electric utility energy plans to meet an 80 percent emissions reduction by 2030 and working to support nation-leading policy to reduce GHG emissions from electric and gas utilities, transportation, and building sectors. This position is expected to have autonomy in proposing positions and regulatory strategy but will be part of the collaborative decision making process on the policy team.   

Regulatory Duties

• Track new and on-going PUC proceedings 

• Lead team participating in PUC proceedings

• Review testimony proceedings, provide a summary to Office leadership, including identifying key issues and presenting recommendations for positions that are consistent with Office and administration policy 

• Sponsor testimony and  appear as a witness 

• Develop regulatory strategy under supervision of team leadership

• Participate in strategy development for Public Utilities Commission proceedings across a multi-disciplinary team

• Participate in weekly Regulatory group meetings and brief leadership on ongoing proceedings

• Develop and organize notices of intervention, comments, statements of position, briefs, and other filings, as well as internal memos

• Research current and potential Colorado policies that align with and further CEO’s statutory mission

• Maintain technical and industry expertise

Stakeholder Engagement

• Conduct research, stakeholder engagement, and evaluation, and make recommendations related to existing or anticipated PUC proceedings

• Build coalitions around common interests and participate in regulatory settlement discussions

Other

• Employees currently are expected to work in office one full day per week, typically on the assigned team day, or as directed by their supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years of progressively responsible technical research and analysis experience in public utilities regulation or transportation electrification. 

• Knowledge of the utility sector required. 

• Experience writing testimony for PUC proceedings, appearing as a witness for PUC proceedings, and experience developing rates or other quantitative analysis of energy or energy regulatory issues

• Strong time management and organizational skills

• Strong written, oral, and presentation communication skills

• High level of initiative and ability to work both independently and in a team environment

• Excellent computer skills including the Microsoft Office and Google suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred experience with Colorado’s electric sector.
  

• Preferred knowledge of utility ratemaking principles, general rate cases (GRCs), revenue requirements, and capital investment evaluations 

Other Qualifications

To Apply:

A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the application for consideration. Your cover letter and resume must provide sufficient detail about your background and experience to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience in the required elements, including your experience and achievements.  

The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers a generous benefits package including:

• Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month (4 weeks a year)

• Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month (10 days a year)

• 11 paid holidays per year

• Medical and dental plans

• State paid life insurance policy of $50,000

• Choice of 2 retirement plans

• 401K and 457 plans

• State paid Short Term Disability coverage

• Additional optional life and disability plans

• Credit Union Membership

• RTD pass

• Training and professional development

To learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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. 

ADAAA Accommodations

The Office of the Governor 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 Staffing Coordinator (the Director of Human Resources) at [email protected].

Conditions of Employment

Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.

Benefits

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