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Application Deadline:
09/06/2024 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time

of Positions:

1
Job Type:
Regular
Job End Date:
Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt
Pay Range:
Entry Wage: $33.58 - $41.97; Mid/Senior Wage: $87,297.60 - $126,630.40
Minimum Age Requirement:
Job Description:
Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for a Regulatory Policy and Strategy Analyst to join our Regulatory Affairs team. It’s an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon, and we’re working hard to safely provide our customers with the reliable, affordable, clean energy they depend on.
What does a Regulatory Policy and Strategy Analyst do for us?
A Regulatory Policy and Strategy Analyst provides support for Idaho Power Company’s (IPC) various regulatory activities including long-term planning, distribution system planning, clean energy offerings, energy markets and resource adequacy, wildfire mitigation, among other regulatory analysis. They work with frequent to moderate direction within a team environment to prepare and present analyses, develop regulatory positions (backed by research and analysis) and conduct studies that support the goals and objectives of the Regulatory Affairs department.
The role will report to the Regulatory Policy and Strategy Leader and will support large regulatory efforts related to the Company’s long-term resource planning, distribution system planning, avoided cost pricing and PURPA policy, and wildfire issues, among other strategic and policy-oriented regulatory activities.
Additionally, the position’s duties will include performing research, preparing models, and presenting findings or recommendations in written and verbal form. The successful candidates will be expected to support other projects that arise, as well as the broader Regulatory Affairs Department, as assigned. The ideal candidate could have prior experience working in the energy industry as an economist, regulatory analyst, policy analyst, financial analyst, or pricing analyst.
While this position is based at Idaho Power’s downtown Boise location, we offer both flexible schedules and the opportunity to work up to 40% remote.
In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Entry Regulatory Analyst

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Policy Analysis, Political Science, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in related field

Experience:

• N/A

Preferred:

• 2 or more years of experience performing cost, financial or economic analyses

Regulatory Analyst

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Policy Analysis, Political Science, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in related field

Experience:

• 2 or more years of experience performing energy, policy, economic, cost, or financial analyses
• A directly related advanced degree may be substituted for 1 year of experience

Senior Regulatory Analyst

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Policy Analysis, Political Science, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in related field

Experience:

• 5 or more years of professional level work experience performing and presenting detailed energy, policy, economic, financial, cost, or related analyses
• A directly related advanced degree may be substituted for 2 years of experience

Preferred:

• Experience testifying before regulatory agencies

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position is a sedentary job requiring working at a desk/computer for extended periods of time. It requires the use of office equipment, fine motor skills including typing on the computer, dialing phones, filing paper, and working in close proximity to other people. There may be occasional lifts of no more than 10 lbs. The above is a summary of the primary essential functions of the position. This job may require the performance of additional tasks assigned by company leaders or management. Questions regarding job requirements or accommodation requests should be directed to Human Resources.

Please refer the Job description for details