Energy Regulatory Analyst

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

11h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition. At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents. The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is the state agency responsible for overseeing investor-owned electric power, natural gas, and water companies in Massachusetts. It regulates the safety of bus companies, moving companies, transportation network companies, and oversees the safety of natural gas pipelines and the MBTA. The DPU seeks applicants for the position of Regulatory Energy Analyst (Economist II) in the Gas Division . This position applies a broad mix of economic and public policy skills in analyzing issues and cases before the DPU. They will work both individually, and as a team member with other analysts, accountants, and attorneys on a range of cases, including: gas forecast and supply plans; gas procurement processes; gas supply contracts; 3-year energy efficiency plans as required by the Green Communities Act; gas cost recovery filings; gas distribution rate cases; service quality plans; and license applications for gas suppliers and gas retail agents. Finally, they will assist in reviewing how gas companies plan to help the Commonwealth achieve its 2050 climate goals. The analyst participates in all facets of assigned cases, including developing information requests, cross-examining expert witnesses during hearings, and analyzing and drafting recommendations to the Commission. Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume as part of the application process and attached “as relevant” to the application. The position requires advanced quantitative and writing skills, as well as the ability to express thoughts in a clear and concise manner. Excellent oral communications skills are highly desirable. Incumbents of positions at this level exercise considerable independent judgment.

Requirements

• Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in the field of economics, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
• The position requires advanced quantitative and writing skills, as well as the ability to express thoughts in a clear and concise manner.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional, and relevant experience in the field of economics, regulation, public policy or the energy sector
• Knowledge of energy markets and, specifically, the natural gas market
• Experience reading such documents as Department orders, Evaluation, Measurement and Verification (EM&V) studies, and industry reports
• Experience in technical and/or legal writing
• Knowledge of or interest in energy efficiency programs
• Ability to coordinate the efforts of others in accomplishing assigned work objectives.

Responsibilities

• Reviews all gas companies’ filings related to forecast and supply plans as well as all filings related to the recovery of gas supply costs, other distribution-related costs not recovered via base rates
• Analyzes energy efficiency filings, including three-year plans, midterm modifications, and annual/term reports for cost-effectiveness and other requirements
• Reviews all long-term gas supply contracts, service quality plans, and license applications for gas suppliers and gas retail agents
• Drafts information and data requests, cross-examines witnesses, and helps draft Department decisions
• Responds to consumer and administrative inquiries

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package.
• We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level