Utility and Telecommunications Analyst

Initial Posting Date:

01/02/2026

Application Deadline:

01/15/2026

Agency:

Public Utility Commission

Salary Range:

$6,732 - $10,375

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Utility and Telecommunications Analyst

Job Description:

Opportunity awaits, to be a part of the Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC), working to help Oregonians as a Utility and Telecommunications Analyst.

Our mission is to ensure Oregonians have access to safe, reliable and fairly priced utility services. This position contributes to that mission by participating as a key team member in the Rates and Telecommunications program.

This program regulates over sixty water companies at all levels of service and balances the need for regulation and competition in the telecommunications industry. The program also administers the Oregon Universal Service Fund (OUSF), which supports local telephone companies to ensure that basic telephone service is available at affordable rates in higher-cost rural areas of the state.  

What will you do?

The successful applicant for this position will use their work experience, education, economics expertise, and skills in auditing, finance, accounting, to serve as a technical and policy expert on water and telecommunication utility issues:

• Examines utility financial records, budget data, accounting and tax data, and economic analyses performed by the utility to ensure rates are fair and reasonable.

• Reviews, analyzes, then presents for the Commission’s approval, water and telecommunication utility filings related to regulated activities (e.g. property sales, tariffs, affiliated interest agreements and pricing).

• Provides recommendations to the Commission as part of the administration of the OUSF, based on forecasts for fund contributions and distributions, including fund participation, legal and accounting requirements, and other topics.

• Leads settlement discussions about water and telecommunication companies’ filings by informing, and taking guidance from, agency management regarding settlement positions and strategies.

• Leads pre-rate case audits of regulated water companies to aid in the analysis of the company’s filings before the Commission.

This position is classified, exempt position, and is not represented by a union.

Minimum Qualifications:

A skilled professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a closely related field, and four years of professional-level experience in Accounting, Finance, or Economic Analysis.

OR

Seven years of work experience in Accounting, Finance, Economic Analysis, or a closely related field; four of which must be at a professional level.

A Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a closely related field, will substitute for one year of professional-level work experience.

A Doctoral degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a closely related field, will substitute for two years of professional-level work experience.

Requested Skills: (Note: You do not need to have education or work experience related to each of the following requested skills to be considered for this position.)

• Work experience, or graduate-level education, performing complex accounting, finance, and/or economic analysis with a regulatory or public policy focus.

• Accounting or financial analysis experience, demonstrating an understanding of generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP), budgeting, and forecasting.

• Work experience, or education, that demonstrates the ability to independently research complex policy or technical topic areas and compose clear and concise written recommendations. 

• Demonstrated ability to provide clear and persuasive presentations to decision makers. 

• Experience analyzing costs, pricing, and terms for providing a service for a company or organization.

• Work experience with a public utility commission, water utility, telecommunication utility, regulated utility, or utility or regulatory- focused consumer advocacy organization.

• Demonstrated ability to convene and facilitate meetings and discussions that include diverse perspectives. 

Benefits of joining our Team

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and more.

• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

More information about the PUC can be found at, www.oregon.gov/PUC

How to Apply

To submit a complete application, you must use the State of Oregon “Workday” recruitment system. Using the Workday system:

1) Click “Apply” at the top of this job announcement.

2) Create a new Workday account OR login to your existing Workday account;

3) Complete and submit your electronic application; and

4) Upload a resume as an attachment to your Workday application, detailing how you meet the above “Minimum Qualifications” and “Requested Skills” for this position.

Attention all candidates!

• Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application, including resume, as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. The information in your application will be used to complete the Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire.  For further information, please visit the Oregon Department of Administrative Services’ Equal Pay homepage.

• Salary Range: The range listed is the Non-PERS salary range. Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) participating members will have their base salary increased, by 6.95% and pay a 6% employee contribution to PERS. Employees new to State of Oregon employment, will receive the 6% increase generally, after completion of six months of qualifying State of Oregon employment.

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, or attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

• Questions about how to apply? Please visit the Workday Application FAQ, here.

• The PUC will consider only complete applications submitted in Workday by the closing date/time posted on this announcement.

Hybrid Work:

The PUC office is located in downtown Salem, near the State Capitol, and we also have a Portland satellite office.

Currently, employees who live in the State of Oregon may request approval for hybrid work (generally performed from the employee’s personal residence). The ability to report to Salem is required when business or operational needs are necessary for onsite activities. Hybrid work is evaluated periodically by the agency to ensure business needs are being met and can be adjusted at any time.

Questions/Need Help?

If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the Americans with Disabilities Act contact PUC Human Resource Analyst Jessica Leedham at 503-580-5740.

Additional Information about Employment with PUC: 

• Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans, Disabled Veterans & State Servicemembers Resources.

• United States Employment Eligibility: The Oregon Public Utility Commission does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. The Oregon Public Utility Commission is an E-Verify employer. If you are a successful candidate, you must present your I-9 acceptable documents for employment verification.

• If hired, you may be required to provide facts about past employment and present financial interests if they could be connected with the businesses regulated by the PUC.

• Hybrid work may be provided to PUC staff in accordance with the Department of Administrative Services, statewide policy, 50.050.01.

• The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates; this list will be used to fill the current opening and maybe used to fill other openings as they occur.

• The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.

The PUC is an Equal Opportunity; Affirmative Action Employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.