Regulatory Analyst 3

WASHINGTON UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

Respect. Professionalism. Integrity. Accountability.

Regulatory Analyst 3

Help protect the consumers of Washington state!

Salary:

For this position, Step A is $78,912 per year and Step L is $103,536. The high end of the salary range, Step M, is $106,104, and is typically a longevity step. All employees progress to Step M six (6) years after being assigned to Step L in their permanent salary range. 

This recruitment is open until June 26, 2026, at 11:59pm. 

The Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) reserves the right to make a hiring decision and/or choose to close or extend this recruitment at any given time after seven (7) days from the date posted. Applications for this recruitment could be used to fill comparable positions that open within the next 60 days.

The Opportunity:
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) is seeking to fill two (2) Regulatory Analyst 3 positions within the Energy Planning Section of the Regulatory Services Division. These expert-level positions directly support the agency’s mission by providing technical analysis and recommendations necessary for the commission’s decision-making processes with respect to electricity and natural gas utility services, with a particular emphasis on the clean energy transition. The Energy Planning Section provides regulatory oversight of seven (7) electric and natural gas utilities serving approximately 3 million customers in Washington State with annual revenues exceeding $4.5 billion.

Hybrid:

Although this is a hybrid opportunity, the successful incumbent must reside within Washington state. This position is eligible to telework but will be required to report on-site to meet business needs.   

Travel:

Occasional travel during and outside normal work hours throughout the state for investigations, meetings, hearings, or other program-related activities. Method of travel may include driving or riding in motor vehicles or traveling on commercial aircraft. Out-of-state travel may occur for conferences and events of program significance.

Our Mission:

To protect the people of Washington by ensuring that investor-owned utility and transportation services are safe, equitable, available, reliable, and fairly priced. 

Our Vision:

To strive to achieve equitable and fair outcomes as a regulator of utility and transportation services and prioritize inclusion and belonging in the workplace.
 

What We Offer Our Employees:

• UTC fosters an environment of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, while striving to hire and retain a workforce from the communities we serve. 
• We place importance on a healthy balance between personal and professional lives; offering flexible work schedules, wellness programs, and mobile/telework opportunities.
• Through the state, our employees (and their families) are offered options for medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. 
• We offer enrollment into the state retirement programs and a deferred compensation plan. 
• Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

For more information about our benefits or working at UTC, please visit our website.

How to Apply:

Interested in joining the UTC team? Click the Apply button at the top to begin! To be considered for further screening, ensure you attach the following documents to your completed application:  

1. Letter of Interest - describing how you meet the position qualifications and why you believe you are the ideal candidate. 
2. Resume - detailing your applicable competencies, experience and education. 
3. References - At minimum, three (3) professional references with current telephone numbers and email addresses must be included with your application; one (1) contact MUST be your current or most recent supervisor. 

The initial screening of candidates will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the application materials, including answers provided to the ‘Supplemental Questionnaire’, along with the additional application materials submitted as part of the application process. 

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