Utility Administrator 1

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Utility Administrator 1 - Regulatory Analysis

About Us:
The Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) is a public agency dedicated to promoting transparency, accessibility, and accountability in utility regulation.
Our work ensures Iowans are informed and engaged in the regulatory processes that affect their daily lives.
Through effective communication, we build trust with the public, foster meaningful relationships with stakeholders, and support informed decision-making at every level.
As a member of our team, you’ll help bring clarity and connection to complex topics that impact communities across the state.

What You’ll Do:
As the Utility Administrator 1 and manager of the Regulatory Analysis section, you will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer.
You will lead a diverse team of analysts who provide the critical technical and objective support needed by the three Commission members to make informed decisions.

Key responsibilities include:
Strategic Management: Directing and reviewing the work of Regulatory Analysis staff to ensure high-quality, objective recommendations based on applicable laws, regulatory procedures, and precedents.
Supervisory Leadership: Planning, organizing, and controlling the work of subordinates; preparing performance plans; and fostering a team spirit of cooperation and trust.
Expert Testimony: Maintaining composure while testifying and being cross-examined as an expert witness in formal rate proceedings, and formulating cross-examination questions for utility company witnesses.

Financial & Regulatory Analysis:
Analyzing filings, testimony, and exhibits; assessing the reasonableness of financial options; and utilizing the Uniform System of Accounts (USoA).

Operational Collaboration:
Working closely with regulatory attorneys and other managers to influence agency organization and ensure all statutory requirements are met.

Who We’re Looking For:
We are seeking a highly organized leader with deep expertise in utility regulation and financial accounting.
The ideal candidate possesses a strong command of rate design, revenue requirements, and the cost of capital.
You must be an effective communicator who can translate technical financial data for various stakeholders and remain professional under the pressure of formal legal proceedings.

Your Competencies:
Leadership & Supervision: Knowledge of the principles of supervision and the ability to plan and control the work of subordinates.
Ability to foster cooperation, pride, and team spirit while aligning behavior with organizational goals.
High level of initiative, effort, and commitment to completing assignments with minimal supervision.

Technical Regulatory & Accounting Expertise:
Knowledge of GAAP, including cost, depreciation, tax, property, and utility regulation accounting.
Mastery of the Uniform System of Accounts (USoA) and current laws pertaining to rate base and rate design.
Knowledge of data retrieval methods and methods used to analyze financial/management records of regulated utilities.

Analytical & Decision-Making Skills:
Ability to analyze complex filings and exhibits to make objective recommendations based on law and policy.
Ability to determine the reasonableness of treatment for financial management options and exceptions.
Communication & Expert Testimony: Ability to communicate complex, technical information clearly (orally and in writing) to the public, consultants, and utility staff.
Skill in testifying as an expert witness and maintaining composure under cross-examination.
Ability to formulate strategic questions for the cross-examination of utility witnesses to obtain pertinent facts.

Professionalism & Ethics: Commitment to high standards of ethical conduct and refraining from dishonest behavior.
Providing polite, quality professional service to all clients and customers.

We Value You:
At the State of Iowa, we are committed to your well-being.
As a valued team member, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Paid Time Off:
Enjoy vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave with no limits on sick leave accrual.

Great Benefits: Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance options.
Retirement Plan: IPERS retirement package and an option for a deferred compensation plan.
Flexibility: Flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care).
Life Insurance: Free life insurance.
Support: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discount Programs.
To learn more about the benefits of working with the State of Iowa, visit our benefits webpage.

Why Join Us:
At the Iowa Utilities Commission, you’ll find more than just a job — you’ll find a mission-driven career that makes a difference.
We foster a supportive and innovative work environment where your contributions directly benefit Iowa communities and promote a sustainable energy future.
Don’t miss this chance to shape the energy future of Iowa — review the job qualifications and apply now!
At the IUC, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our team.
The Iowa Utilities Commission is an equal opportunity employer.

E-Verify and Right to WorkThe State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States.

The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization.

For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and/or Electrical Engineering, Business Management, Education, Public Relations, Journalism or Mass Communications, and five years of full-time complex analytical experience in the above disciplines which include at least one year of experience in developing and directing programs, projects or policy development;an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting thirty semester hours of graduate level course work in one of the above disciplines for each year of the required experience to a maximum substitution of two years;graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in one of the specified disciplines and two years of full-time complex analytical experience in any combination of the above areas;graduation from an accredited college or university with a Doctorate degree in one of the specified disciplines and one year of full-time complex analytical experience in any combination of the above areas;licensure as a professional engineer by the Iowa Board of Engineering Examiners and one year of full-time professional engineering experience;certification as a Certified Public Accountant may be substituted for one year of the required experience;an equivalent combination of experience and education substituting one year of complex analytical experience in any of the above disciplines for each year (thirty semester) of the required education to a maximum of four years;employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to twelve months of full-time work as a Utility Specialist.

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Additional Information

Incumbents in many of these positions will be required to travel and stay out overnight. Incumbents will be required to make arrangements on their own regarding transportation to and from assigned work areas. Some out of state travel may be required as assigned by the agency of employment. Selected positions may require incumbents to provide their own means of transportation in order to conduct state business.