FINANCIAL ANALYST

FINANCIAL ANALYST

The Office of the Minnesota Attorney General seeks a Financial Analyst to join the Office’s Residential Utilities Division, which advocates for residential and small business utility consumers in public utility rate cases and other matters that impact utilities’ operations.  This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified professional to join a highly committed team that makes a difference in the lives of Minnesota residents.

Job Duties:

This position provides expert analysis, recommendations, and guidance to serve the mission of advocating for residential and small business customers.  Professionals engage in technical analysis on utility rate setting, evaluations of service models, cost of capital, and statistical forecasts.  This position also provides analysis and research on emerging areas in the energy sector, including resource and distribution planning, advanced rate structures, performance metrics, renewable energy and storage integration, and rate structures.  The Office handles matters involving all sectors of public utilities, including electricity, natural gas, and telecommunications.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree(s) in economics, finance, mathematics, statistics, public policy, or a related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge or interest in energy policy.
• Demonstrated writing skills with technical analysis and public presentation skills.
• Commitment to mission of public service.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree(s) in economics, finance, or public policy;
• Past experience in the energy or telecommunications industry, other regulated industries, or complex forecasting and modeling.

In addition to the requirements noted above applicants should be committed to public service on behalf of all Minnesotans; have demonstrable communication skills, good work ethic, character and judgment, and a strong professional drive.

Service with the office may qualify applicants to have part of their student loans forgiven under a federal student loan forgiveness program for state government employees.  (Visit studentaid.gov for more information about Public Service Loan Forgiveness.)

Applications.  Priority applications by September 9^th, but we will continue to accept applications until the position has been filled. Please submit a cover letter and resume that includes relevant experience and academic credentials to:

Office of the Minnesota Attorney General

Attn:  June Walsh

75 Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Suite 102

St. Paul, MN 55155

ag.jobs@ag.state.mn.us

Note:  The Attorney General’s Office greatly encourages, celebrates, and values diversity.  It is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or military status.  If you need reasonable accommodation for a disability, please call June Walsh at (651) 757-1199 or (800) 627-3529 (Minnesota Relay).