Professional Career Opportunities - Job Title Details
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Senior Utility Financial Analyst
Occupation Group
Accounting, Auditing and Finance
Salary Information
Starting Salary
$51,268
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
Individuals in this job title work, both in a team setting and individually, on assignments which involve analyzing the financial condition, financing mechanisms, risk, cost of debt, cost of equity, diversification, and relative business positions of utilities and their holding company parent(s).They also analyze non-utility companies to get a better understanding of the cost structures and incentives in the competitive environment. Assignments would involve rate cases, financing proposals, and special projects. They testify at public hearings and make presentations inside and outside the agency. Intermittent travel would be required.
Agencies with this Title
Minimum Qualifications
You must meet the requirements below to qualify for this title.
Coursework Requirements
18 semester credit hours in finance, economics and/or accounting with at least 9 of these credits hours in finance
Advanced Placement
If chosen, you may, at the agency's discretion, be appointed to a higher level. You must inform the agency of any additional qualifications at your interview.
How to Apply
The November 2022 PCO Examination is closed, applications are no longer being accepted