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Work with us and make a difference in Texas!The Public Utility Commission regulates the states electric, telecommunication, and water and sewer utilities, implementing respective legislation and offering customer assistance in resolving customer complaints.We are committed to protecting customers, fostering competition, and promoting high quality utility infrastructure.Thank you for your interest in employment with the Public Utility Commission of Texas. We are committed to the recruitment and promotionof a character-driven, competent, productive and diverse workforce. Our employees come from a broad range of professional backgrounds, from attorneys and engineers to administrative support staff, united by their passion to be accountable to the people of Texas and provide equitable, efficient, and effective regulation in an increasingly competitive environment.We understand that motivated, knowledgeable staff are essential for the successful completion of our vital work. If you're ready to join our efforts to serve our fellow Texans by helping electric, water, sewer and telecom utilities attain and maintain compliance, we would love to hear from you. Working at the PUC will not only broaden your professional horizons, it will also make you part of a highly motivated, technically proficient and warmly collegial team of professionals. Apply today!The BENEFITS of working at the PUCIn addition to an affirming work environment and a family-oriented culture, we offer an array of attractive benefits to our employees. A summary of benefits can be found athttps://www.puc.texas.gov/HumanResources/Home/BenefitsDIVISION MARKET ANALYSISPOSITION TYPE - This is a hybrid position and is eligible for telecommuting up to four (4) days a week.The Market Analysis division oversees electric markets subject to competition. Market Analysis monitors compliance with rules relating to the operation of the retail and wholesale electricity markets within the ERCOT power region to ensure well-functioning markets, efficient prices, adequate generation capacity and customer protections.Market Analysis supports the Commissions participation in a variety of proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to protect the interests of Texas Electric ratepayers and stakeholders. It also supports the Commissions participation in the Southwest Power Pool (SPP), Mid-Continent Independent System Operation (MISO) and Western Energy Imbalance Market (WEIM) activities to protect the interests of Texas ratepayers located in the non-ERCOT areas of Texas.The division also tracks, monitors and reviews annual and semiannual reports, letters of credits filed by the REPs (Retail Electric Providers) to ensure financial compliance with the Commission rules.The divisionis seeking a Power Markets Analyst who has a desire to work in the utility regulatory industry, with a strong initiative, and would like to expand their knowledge, skills and experience performing advanced to highly advanced analysis of policy and economic issues associated with the electric markets in Texas. Work will involve participating in and leading projects, rulemakings, legislative analysis, and related policy-development activities. Work will involve extensive contact with Commission attorneys, industry representatives, and other professional staff.Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have the following required minimum qualifications:Economist IIIA bachelors degree with major coursework in economics, statistics, energy resource economics, business administration, engineering, or public p licy and two (2) years of full-time professional experience in a position involving economic or statistical analysis, regulatory analysis, data analysis, policy analysis, operations research, analyzing US energy markets with a particular focus on electric power, or energy business development and operations.ORA masters degree with major coursework in economics, statistics, energy resource economics, business administration, engineering, or public policy and one (1) year of full-time professional experience in a position involving economic or statistical analysis, regulatory analysis, data analysis, policy analysis, operations research, analyzing US energy markets with a particular focus on electric power, or energy business operations.Economist IVA bachelors degree with major coursework in economics, statistics, energy resource economics, business administration, engineering, or public policy and four (4) years of full-time professional experience in a position involving economic or statistical analysis, regulatory analysis, data analysis, policy analysis, operations research, analyzing US energy markets with a particular focus on electric power, or energy business development and operations.ORA masters degree with major coursework in economics, statistics, energy resource economics, business administration, engineering, or public policy and three (3) years of full-time professional experience in a position involving economic or statistical analysis, regulatory analysis, data analysis, policy analysis, operations research, analyzing US energy markets with a particular focus on electric power, or energy business development and operations.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with ERCOT and MISO/SPP protocols and the stakeholder process.Experience developing, coordinating, reviewing reports in complex subjects.Experience as an expert witness in regulatory proceedingsExperience developing commercial energy resources and new technologies.VETERANS PREFERENCEVeterans, Reservists, or Guardsmen with a Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) or additional duties that fall in the fields listed in the below link who meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply.The MOS codes applicable to this position can be accessed at:Military Crosswalk for Power Markets AnalystIf you qualify for a Veteran Employment Preference, it is mandatory that you provide the required documentation with your State of Texas Application. Documentation must be provided before a Veteran Preference can be granted. Required documentation is as follows: Veteran DD Form 214; Surviving Spouse of a Veteran who has not remarried Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300; Orphan of a Veteran who was killed during active duty Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300.A detailed job description can be viewed on our website: https://puc.texas.gov/HumanResources/Home/JobsSalary commensurate with qualifications. The salary of an ERS Retiree or non-contributing member will be 9.5% less than the offered salary.NOTICE TO APPLICANTSApplications must contain complete job histories, which includes:Job titleDates of employmentName of employerSupervisor's name and phone numberDescription of duties performed that demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position applying forNote: Resumes do not take the place of this required information and applications with See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.The Division Director is requesting the following documents be