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City of Seattle · 16 hours ago

Utility Rate Analyst

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$54.01/hr - $62.90/hr

2+ years exp

City of Seattle is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Utility Rate Analyst to support the Rates and Financial Planning Team. The role involves developing critical financial analyses, managing reports related to utility services, and ensuring compliance with various financial regulations.

GovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyInternetNon Profit

Responsibilities

Query, aggregate and analyze data from a variety of sources relating to solid waste, water, wastewater and drainage services

Monitor, create reports, and provide analysis related to low-income programs, including the utility discount program

Support the development of utility rate studies and financial models

Coordinate loan applications and ongoing administration

Support development of programs related to rate design

Manage sub-components of projects to support discrete operational and/or policy-related needs, as directed by utility fund leads

Conduct research and analysis relating to financial, policy or operational concerns, including projections of costs for grant or loan applications or management analysis

Enhance procedures and processes to ensure efficiency and compatibility with frequently changing grant reporting requirements

Review and support of Fiscal Notes

Complete and submit annual industry surveys

Work effectively within a multicultural workforce serving a diverse customer base

Qualification

Financial analysisData analysisMicrosoft ExcelSQLTableauPower BIEconomic theoryProject managementMulticultural awarenessInterpersonal communicationWritten communicationSelf-starter

Required

Requires Two (2) years professional experience in finance, the fields of economics, financial research or analysis, policy research or analysis, or other comparable data or business-related analytical work experience

A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Economics or other field involving extensive course work in economic and/or financial theory and/or analysis OR four (4) additional years of relevant experience

The year of graduate study may be replaced by two years of related professional experience

Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability

Preferred

High level of competence in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Experience working with databases, including developing queries, analyses and summaries in programs such as SQL, Tableau, Power BI, and GIS-related programs

Experience in financial analysis and forecasting

Experience coordinating and managing projects spanning multiple work groups

Public sector bond, loan, or grant management experience

Experience in developing and applying a variety of analytic and modeling methods to different problems

Ability to identify information requirements for completing a task and willingness to seek out related information sources

Knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial statements and reporting

Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills

Self-starter with demonstrated ability to accomplish work tasks independently, but in close coordination with a team

Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects

Ability to apply knowledge of multidisciplinary business principles and practices to achieve successful outcomes in cross-functional projects and activities

Comfortable working with ambiguity

Ability to work within the organizational framework of SPU Workplace Expectations including our values on Safety, Respect, Diversity, Trust, Humor, Productivity, Integrity, Innovation, Partnership and Accountability

Ability to communicate effectively within a multicultural workforce serving a diverse customer base