[Hiring] Public Advocate Utility Analyst @State of Alaska

Role Description

Come join the State of Alaska! The Department of Law, Civil Division is recruiting for a Public Advocate Utility Analyst in Anchorage. This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Serve as an expert witness representing the public interest in complex and precedent-setting utility, pipeline carrier, and Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) cases before the Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA) and in related legal proceedings.
• Prepare, present, and defend advanced written and oral testimony grounded in expert financial, engineering, and economic analysis.
• Conduct independent investigations of rate proposals, operational practices, reliability standards, and financial records to develop defensible regulatory policy recommendations.
• Develop technical exhibits, cost-of-service studies, revenue requirement analyses, and other materials that support expert testimony in contested cases.
• Collaborate with attorneys on litigation strategy, discovery, cross-examination preparation, and settlement negotiations in adversarial regulatory matters.
• Engage with utility, pipeline, and ERO representatives to gather information, resolve issues, and support development or review of reliability standards and integrated resource plans.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree in economics, accounting, finance, engineering, or business administration, OR current licensure as a CPA or PE is required.
• Strong preference for candidates with advanced professional experience in regulated utilities, pipeline carriers, electric reliability, or complex financial/engineering analysis.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college in economics, accounting, finance, engineering, or business administration, OR current licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Professional Engineer (PE).
• Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:
• Auditing: Knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards and procedures.
• Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions.
• Economics and Accounting: Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices.
• General Engineering: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of engineering.
• Oral Communication: Effectively expresses information to individuals or groups.
• Writing: Communicates information in a brief, clear, and organized manner.

Benefits

• Support for work-life balance with various work schedule opportunities and teleworking.
• State health benefits (including dental and vision), life insurance, and generous leave accrual.
• 12 paid holidays and potential eligibility for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Routine professional development through training by subject matter experts.

Company Description

The Department of Law is dedicated to upholding the rule of law, protecting public safety, and delivering exceptional legal representation for the benefit of all Alaskans. We pride ourselves on integrity, professionalism, and a collaborative work environment.

As a member of our Regulatory Affairs & Public Advocacy (RAPA) section, you will join a highly skilled team of analysts and attorneys committed to thoughtful public service and high-quality regulatory engagement.