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Introduction
Bring your analytical excellence to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) today to impact the economic wellbeing of utilities and their customers across the state! The PSC is currently recruiting for a Public Utility Rate Analyst (Entry/Senior) to join our team in the Division of Energy Regulations and Analysis.
The PSC is an independent state agency that is responsible for regulating more than 1,100 Wisconsin public utilities, which provide electric, natural gas, combined water and sewer utilities, and certain aspects of local telephone service to households and businesses throughout the state! The PSC of Wisconsin ensures safe, reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible utility services and equitable access to telecommunications and broadband services.
This position offers a hybridized work schedule that offers the option to work remotely with one in office day required every month. A greater in-office presence may be required periodically for meetings, events, training, onboarding, or other operational needs. This schedule may change based on operational needs and organizational requirements. The position is headquartered at the Hill Farms State Office Building in Madison, WI. Employees will be generally expected to telework from within the State of Wisconsin. Further questions regarding hybrid and remote work may be discussed more at the time of the interview.
The PSC is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave time to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $49/month for single plans and $122/month for family plans after two months of employment)
• A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position's requirements
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being
• Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!

In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for performing studies and analyzing complex electric utility and natural gas rate and rule change proposals, especially those with financial, economic, and pricing implications. This position provides policy and procedural advice and guidance as well as technical knowledge and insight to work teams, the Core Management Team, and Commissioners. Additional responsibilities include preparing testimony, memoranda, final decisions and other communications in support of the Commission's consideration of the agency's regulatory activities. Because the Public Service Commission is a regulatory agency, work assignments will generally follow the Commission's regulatory process, which often entails specific documentation and work development procedures that follow applicable state and federal statutes, administrative rules, and Commission policy.
Primary areas of responsibility are: 1) processing routine and complex municipal and investor-owned utility electric and natural gas rate applications; 2) development, planning, and enforcement of new and innovative rate-making concepts; 3) assisting with policy issues associated with energy efficiency, demand response, and grid integration of renewable resources and energy storage devices; and 4) responding to oral and written complaints and inquiries, which are highly complex and require formulation of proposed policy and interpretation of Commission-approved policies, orders and rules.
Decisions influenced by this position affect the economic wellbeing of utilities and their customers, as well as economic development throughout the state.
This position will be hired at the entry or senior level, depending on qualifications.
To review the full position description, please email Benjamin Harwell at BenjaminK.Harwell@wisconsin.gov
Salary Information
The Public Utility Rate Analyst is in schedule-range (08-04) with an annual salary of $62,400-$74,380, plus excellent benefits.
The Public Utility Rate Analyst - Senior is in schedule-range (08-03) with an annual salary of $72,800-$91,520, plus excellent benefits.
A twelve month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.
Job Details
The PSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a state agency, we operate under an Equity and Inclusion Plan that aims to create a welcoming environment for all employees and has the full commitment of the Chairperson. We encourage all of our staff to participate in activities organized by our Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee.
Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check.
The Public Service Commission is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all employees hired on or after June 18, 2015.
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin is unable to sponsor work visas for new hires. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.
Qualifications
Minimally qualified applicants will have experience with all of the following:

• Manipulating spreadsheets to analyze data, including analyzing data with basic formulas, in Excel or similar product.
• Presenting technical information to technical and non-technical audiences through written or verbal communication
• Analyzing programs or policies using qualitative and quantitative methods to identify benefits, costs, constraints, and/or anticipated outcomes.

In addition, well-qualified applicants will have at least one following:

• Experience and/or education in the utility industry, such as regulatory principles, utility rate setting, and/or utility financial analysis
• Experience in statistical analysis and forecasting
• Experience writing analytical reports and developing well-supported recommendations.

A qualified candidate at the Senior level will have the minimum qualifications listed above, in addition to experience with the following:

• Developing, planning, and/or administrating regulatory policies and procedures
• Analyzing complex data sets, such as analyzing data that has multiple inputs, to produce forecasts, estimates, or predictions

How To Apply
Apply online! To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don't have an account. Once you are logged in, click "Apply for Job." Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.
This application requires you to submit a resume and letter of qualifications. Within your resume and letter of qualifications, you should describe your education, training, and experience as it relates to items listed in the "Qualifications" section of the job announcement. Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your eligibility for the position. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, please view the Resume and Letter of Qualifications Tips document. Please view the ensuring a fair and equitable hiring process document to find out more information on the State of WI selection process. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume within 1-3 pages. Any resumes or letters of qualifications submitted with more than 3 pages will not be considered after page 3.
Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.
The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page and review method 2 for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.
Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. For general wisc.jobs user information and if you are experiencing issues and need technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page. Questions related to obtaining the job description and details about this specific job posting can be directed to Benjamin Harwell at BenjaminK.Harwell@wisconsin.gov or (608)266-8665.
Deadline to Apply
The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM CT on Sunday, June 28th, 2026.