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

Salary Information for Utility Financial Analyst Tr 1
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.

View Additional Qualifications

Two years of experience including 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