General Employment

The following position is open to all qualified applicants and is posted on the state government jobs website

JOB TITLE: PSC RATE CASE ANALYST

JOB SUMMARY:

Positions are assigned to the PSC (Public Service Commission) General Staff – Cost Allocation and Rate Design Section. Primary duties include the review and analysis of utility company filings and presentation of testimony before the Arkansas Public Service Commission

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The formal education equivalent of a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics or a related field; plus three years of experience in rate analysis, financial analysis, economic forecasting or related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

CPA, MBA or advanced business degree preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS:	Proven analytical abilities and excellent written and verbal communications skills are essential for the position.
Experience in the analysis of utility companies is also desirable.

OTHER JOB-RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

SALARY:        State Pay Plan Grade GS09               

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY OCTOBER 11, 2024

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JOB TITLE: PSC Rate Case Analyst

JOB SUMMARY:

Position is assigned to the PSC General Staff – Financial Analysis Section. Primary duties include the review and analysis of utility company filings and presentation of testimony before the Arkansas Public Service Commission.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The formal education equivalent of a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics or a related business field; plus four years of experience in rate analysis, financial analysis, economic forecasting or related field.

Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements upon approval of the Qualifications Review Committee

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Finance industry or public utility regulatory experience preferred. Knowledge of financial modeling and financial research techniques desired.  Proven analytical abilities and excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for the position

SALARY: State Pay Plan Grade GS09 

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY OCTOBER 11, 2024

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The following position is open to INTERNAL and EXTERNAL APPLICANTS.

JOB TITLE:  PSC SENIOR RATE CASE ANALYST(Rate of Return)

JOB SUMMARY:

Position is assigned to the Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC) General Staff Financial Analysis Section.  Primary duties include the review and analysis of utility company filings and presentation of expert testimony before the APSC.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

The formal education equivalent of a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, finance, business administration or a related business field; plus five years of experience in rate analysis, financial analysis, economic analysis or a related field.  Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements upon approval of the Qualifications Review Committee.

PREFERRED  QUALIFICATIONS:  

Preferred qualifications include an MBA or advanced business degree, Chartered Financial Analyst, and/or designation as a Certified Rate of Return Analyst.  Experience with equity analysis of public companies preferred.  Experience requirements specific to the analysis of utilities is preferred.  Experience testifying as a subject matter expert witness in public utility hearings is a plus. 

SALARY:                               State Pay Plan Grade GS11

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY OCTOBER 18, 2024

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants should apply online at https://arcareers.arkansas.gov

The Arkansas Public Service Commission is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. Criminal background check is required.

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