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Senior Utility Financial Analyst, G-18
Occupation Group
Accounting, Auditing and Finance
Salary Information
Starting Salary
$61,270
Career Ladder Information
| Title | Grade | Hiring Rate/yr | Job Rate/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility Financial Analyst Tr 1 | 14 | $52,198 | $66,634 |
| Utility Financial Analyst Tr 2 | 16 | $58,247 | $74,135 |
| Senr Utility Financial Analyst | 18 | $65,001 | $82,656 |
| Assoc Utility Financial Analyst | 23 | $84,156 | $106,454 |
| Prin Utility Financial Analyst | 27 | $103,784 | $127,830 |
All salary grades for trainees titles are non-statutory (NS) equated to the salary grade identified. These grade equations apply to the starting salaries in their respective salary schedule for the traineeship levels.
Job Description
Utility Financial Analysts analyze the financial condition, cost of capital, financing mechanisms and overall risk profile of utilities. You would analyze the financial relationship with its holding company parent, along with an analysis of the parent company's degree of diversification, and competitive position. Assignments typically involve rate cases, financing proposals, and mergers and corporate restructurings; testifying at public hearings and making presentations
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Minimum Qualifications
You must meet the requirements below to qualify for this title.
Either 1. A bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 9 semester credit hours in finance and an additional 9 semester credit hours in finance, economics, and/or accounting AND two years of professional experience that includes: analyzing financial/investment practices, assessing financial condition and cost structure, analyzing new securities issues, assessing financial and business risk, and the measurement of the cost of capital; OR
a master's or higher degree including or supplemented by 9 semester credit hours in finance and an additional 9 semester credit hours in finance, economics, and/or accounting AND one year of professional experience that includes: analyzing financial/investment practices, assessing financial condition and cost structure, analyzing new securities issues, assessing financial and business risk, and the measurement of the cost of capital.
How to Apply
The November 2022 PCO Examination is closed, applications are no longer being accepted