Address: 1200 West Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ, 85021

Salary: 56,000-100,989 

Grade: 24

Closing Date: 08/30/2026

The Utilities Division recommends thoroughly researched, sound regulatory policy
and rate recommendations to the Commissioners, based on a balanced analysis of the benefits and impacts on all stakeholders and consistent with the public interest.

In a team lead role, you will conduct independent research and provide advice and guidance to the Utilities Division Directors and ultimately to the Commission on complex technical and regulatory policy issues. You will present testimony at Commission hearings, open meetings, and other public forums, and actively participate in meetings relating to utility rate cases. The work involves the analysis and auditing of detailed financial data and the review of complex supporting financial information. You are further expected to provide guidance and mentor other FRA team members and staff on broad ratemaking issues.

- Extensive knowledge of public utility regulation and ratemaking.
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and practices.
- Group dynamics and group facilitation skills.
- Solid experience with substantive audit testing, analysis of detailed financials, and large utility ratemaking issues.
- Skills in statistical modeling software and Microsoft Office Programs.
- Expertise in cost of capital using CAPM and DCF methodologies.
- Effective and clear presentation skills for a variety of audiences.
- Ability to explain and support recommendations clearly in writing or verbally, including in the role of expert witness.
- Ability to review and analyze company data independently.
- Ability to work effectively with and lead others, coordinating input from team members, and prioritizing projects.

While not required, a Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, statistics, or economics is highly desired, along with prior high-level regulatory analysis experience.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background/reference check and confirmation of any degrees/certifications.
A.R.S. Section 40-101 prohibits Commission employees from having certain interests in entities that the Commission regulates. Applicants shall be required to disclose any interests they may have in the regulated entities during the application process, and as a condition of employment, to divest themselves of any prohibited interests.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Excellent comprehensive benefits, including a top-ranked retirement plan, low-cost health coverage, supplemental policies such as vision and short-term disability, and generous paid vacation and sick leave programs.
Career and personal development support; multiple training and education opportunities and resources; qualifying Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer.
Interesting, challenging work in a public sector environment with the chance to make a real difference in our state.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity agency and a recognized Arizona Veteran Supportive Employer.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

If you have any questions, please feel free to email HumanResources@azcc.gov for assistance.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting HumanResources@azcc.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.