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Working Title: Public Utilities Analyst Coordinator

Job Class: Public Utilities Analyst Coordinator

Agency: Commerce Department

+ **Job ID** : 88441

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 08/26/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 09/15/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Commerce Dept / Commerce-MAPE

+ **Division/Unit** : Energy Resources / Energy Regulation & Planning/Financial Analysis

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $37.98 - $56.50 / hourly; $79,302 - $117,972 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Professional

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Hybrid work schedule available, up to 50% telework depending on business needs. Telework can be outside of the state of Minnesota if the candidate lives in a state bordering Minnesota and lives 50 miles or less from the primary work location. Primary work location will be the Golden Rule Building in St. Paul.

Internal candidates should contact the Human Resources Representative listed on the job posting with questions.

This position serves as a technical expert and lead for cross-functional complex dockets and issues for staff in the Financial Analysis Unit. This position provides highly technical testimony and written documentation for the Department of Commerce on matters before the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Regional Transmission Organizations (MISO or SPP), and/or the Minnesota Legislature. This position is responsible for developing work plans and strategies for routine and highly complex and often contested natural gas and electric utility proceedings, which may be in both state and federal jurisdictions. The coordinator serves as technical expert for the agency in one or more of the following areas: MISO/SPP and FERC issues, gas and electric rate cases, rate riders, fuel forecasts and true-ups, service reliability & service quality, demand entitlement, hedging, gas planning and operations, depreciation and decommissioning, rate of return and capital structure. This position is responsible for providing technical guidance, direction and expertise to management and staff in these and other areas related to the most difficult and sensitive cases and dockets.

This position serves as lead staff and will provide coordination and technical lead work to other staff, as well as advise the supervisor and manager about highly complex and technical issues and policies in energy. The position will ensure the agency's testimony and participation in cases before the MPUC, MISO/SPP, and FERC are coordinated so analyses are thorough, complete, consistent, and reflect knowledge of emerging issues. Additionally, keeping up to date with financial MISO/SPP and FERC issues and changes and how they fit into and impact Minnesota rates.

Minimum Qualifications

Five (5) years of experience performing analysis, exercising judgment, and relying on knowledge in the energy industry.

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Public Policy, Pre-Law, or related field is equivalent to one (1) year of experience.

An Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Public Policy, Law, or related field is equivalent to eighteen (18) months of experience.

Applicants who meet the above education/experience requirement will be further evaluated based on the following:

+ Experience preparing recommendations to decision making bodies (Boards, Commissions, Councils, etc.).

+ Experience training and coaching peers.

+ Project management experience.

+ Skills in technical writing.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams).

Preferred Qualifications

+ Participation with contested case proceedings and hearings and preparation of related testimony and adjustments.

+ Experience with the regulated gas and electric industries.

+ Experience in auditing or taxes.

+ Experience working with trade secret or non-public data.

+ Experience working on any the following: rate riders, fuel forecasts and tune-ups, service reliability and service quality, demand entitlements, hedging, depreciation and decommissioning, affiliated interest, rate of return and capital structures.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer.

Additional Requirements

Job offer is contingent upon passing reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.