Utility Master Analyst - Critical Infrastructure Security (Exempt)

Full Job Description

What you will be doing:

Work closely with the Commission to develop strategies to help protect critical infrastructure for Alaska’s utilities.

Perform analysis of complex regulatory matters and provide recommendations to the Commission both verbally and in writing.

Participate in the adjudicatory process providing guidance citing to agency precedent, the public record and statutes and regulations.

Our organization, mission and culture:
The Commission is charged with ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable utility and pipeline services are provided to Alaskans at just and reasonable rates. The availability of utility services, and the rates, rules, terms and conditions of those services are governed by statute and regulation and enforced by the Commission. Five full-time commissioners are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Alaska State Legislature, overseeing a team of analysts, administrative law judges, consumer protection officers and support staff. The Commission regulates a broad range of utility services including electric, natural gas, natural gas storage, steam heat, pipeline, refuse, sewer, telecommunications, and water services, overseeing regulated entities through certification, regulation of rates and services, tariff review, dispute resolution, and consumer protection services. The Commission also calculates amounts for the power cost equalization (PCE) program and serves as an information resource for the executive and legislative branches of government.

The benefits of joining our team:
The RCA supports a hybrid flexible teleworking environment for employees who meet telework qualifications. We are committed to employee wellness and the need for work life balance. There are opportunities for advancement within the RCA and continued development of skills and knowledge base.

The working environment you can expect:
RCA is located in the heart of downtown Anchorage in the newly renovated Conoco Phillips building. There is parking along the park strip and access to a cafeteria and coffee shop in the atrium. This position has a private office. The daily work environment is full of variety with special projects and routine tasks to support the RCA in meeting the agency mission statement.

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• Computer Network Defense: Knowledge of defensive measures to detect, respond, and protect information, information systems, and networks from threats.

• Technology Management: Keeps up to date on technological developments. Makes effective use of technology to achieve results. Ensures access to and security of technology systems.

• Public Safety and Security: Knowledge of military, weaponry, and intelligence operations; public safety and security operations; occupational health and safety; investigation and inspection techniques; or rules, regulations, precautions, and prevention techniques for the protection of people, data, and property.

• Personnel Security and Safety: Knowledge of methods and controls of personnel, public safety, and security operations; investigation and inspection techniques; or rules, regulations, precautions, and prevention techniques for the protection of people, data, or property.

• Information Systems/Network Security: Knowledge of methods, tools, and procedures, including development of information security plans, to prevent information systems vulnerabilities, and provide or restore security of information systems and network services.

Requirements

Desired Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with a major in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, communications engineering, or information technology.

Substitution:

Five years of professional experience related to power system operations and engineering, network communication system development and operation, industrial control systems and sensors, or information technology cybersecurity, may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

At time of application, applicants are required to submit:

• A cover letter.

At time of interview, applicants are requested to submit:

• Post-secondary transcripts, if using education to meet minimum qualifications;
• Copies of your three (3) most recent evaluations; and
• Three (3) professional references who have had supervisory responsibility over you along with their daytime contact phone numbers.

EEO STATEMENTThe State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.

O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

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