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State of Ohio · 1 month ago

Federal-State Energy Analyst

The State of Ohio's Ohio Consumers' Counsel is seeking a Federal-State Energy Analyst to advocate for affordable and equitable residential utility services. This role involves research, analysis, and policy advice to support Ohio consumers, particularly in electric and natural gas services.

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Responsibilities

Your advocacy responsibilities for Ohio consumers could include, among other things, research, analysis, policy and technical advice to agency management, technical and persuasive writing, and written and oral presentations for utility consumer advocacy in such forums as the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), PJM, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO), and the Ohio legislature
Advocacy at PJM could include participating in the processes of PJM on such issues as electricity markets, transmission planning and charges, and resource adequacy
Written and oral presentations could include testimony through direct-examination and cross-examination in legal cases
A focus of your work would be agency advocacy for wholesale and retail energy markets that are effectively competitive without subsidies, such as for power plant capacity, for bringing Ohio consumers the benefits of lower prices and greater innovation
Additionally, the work would include protecting Ohio consumers through regulation from subsidy charges and other unreasonable charges for electric transmission and capacity service
The focus in retail markets would include protection of consumers from deceptive energy marketing and unconscionable prices
The Federal-State Energy Analyst would be a liaison on behalf of the agency at the Consumer Advocates of the PJM States (CAPS), the National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates (NASUCA), and PJM, among other organizations

Qualification

Utility regulation experienceElectric policy knowledgeWholesaleRetail marketsBachelor's degreeMicrosoft Office proficiencyPersuasive writingOnline researchOral communicationWritten communicationTechnical writing

Required

Applicants must have a minimum of eight years of experience in utility regulation
This experience should include familiarity with federal and state electric policy, electric wholesale and retail markets, transmission regulatory issues, and fundamentals of utility regulation
Applicants must have at least a bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, or other related degree
Applicants should demonstrate excellence in oral and written communications, including persuasive writing and making technical issues understandable
A thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (including Excel, Word, and Outlook), online research, and other technology used in consumer advocacy is expected

Preferred

A graduate degree is preferred in such study areas

Benefits

Medical Coverage
Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

Company

State of Ohio

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Employment with the State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state.

Funding

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Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Beverlyn Johns, MS
Deputy Chief Operating Officer
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Holly Drake
State Chief Information Security Officer
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