RRC - Financial Analyst I - II

The Railroad Commission of Texas is a state agency with primary regulatory jurisdiction over the oil and natural gas industry; pipeline transport and pipeline safety; natural gas utilities; the LP-gas industry; and surface mining operations. You can find more details about us on the Railroad Commission of Texas' website here https://www.rrc.texas.gov/about- us/.

To support our mission to serve Texas, we need great people to join our team. We provide a great working environment along with outstanding benefits, including:

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and at least 12 paid holidays per year
• Telework options for eligible positions
• Flexible work schedules
• Retirement pension with a 150% agency match – you can watch this YouTube video that describes this amazing benefit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJI6M7g73-w
• 401(k), 457(b) and Roth
• Health premiums 100% paid for full-time employees
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness and Exercise Leave
• Career development programs/opportunities for advancement

For a complete list of our total compensation package, please visit our website at https://www.rrc.texas.gov/about- us/jobs/. To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees, visit the Employee Retirement Systems website at https://ers.texas.gov/benefits-at-a- glance.

General Description

The Railroad Commission of Texas, recognized as a worldwide leader in the regulation of oil and gas, is seeking a Financial Analyst I-II to perform routine to complex financial analysis, including reviews of rate change applications and other applications filed with the Commission. Work involves analyzing utility reports, testimony, accounting records, contracts, and other pertinent information to ensure compliance with accounting standards, state laws, and Commission regulations, and to assess the reasonableness of costs. Work under moderate to limited supervision with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Occasional travel may be required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Section Manager – Market Oversight Section. This position will work in the Market Oversight Section of the Gas Services Department within the Oversight and Safety Division.

Essential Job Functions

• Analyze various utility filings to determine compliance with the Texas Utilities Code, Commission rules, and Commission policy.

• Prepare written and/or oral expert testimony for use in contested utility rate proceedings. Work closely with attorneys and other professional staff throughout the various stages of contested cases.

• Testify as a witness on behalf of Commission Staff in contested rate cases.

• Participate in and lead rulemaking and other policymaking activities, in coordination with other divisions.

• Conduct investigations of compliance by natural gas utilities, common carriers, and propane distribution companies with the Texas Utilities Code,

Commission rules, and Commission policy.

• Continue professional development to increase knowledge of utility ratemaking, including maintaining current knowledge of Texas laws and rules, and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) accounting rules.

• Mediate informal industry disputes.

• Respond to inquiries from utilities, Commission staff, other government agencies, and the public regarding utility rate issues and competitive matters.

• Prepare reports, in conjunction with other staff as necessary, as required by the legislature, Commission action, or as directed by supervisors.

For Military Crosswalk information, please visit: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf