Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia

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The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (Commission), a leading utility regulatory agency, is looking for a talented economist with utility experience who can make a professional difference in the Nation’s Capital. As an economist, you will be involved in a challenging variety of utility regulatory projects, including: electric and gas rate design issues, ongoing economic analysis and monitoring efforts for electric and gas utility rate increase applications and $1B+ of infrastructure upgrades, electric and gas distribution strategic initiatives and long-term planning reviews, as well as distributed energy resource technologies, including solar, energy storage, and other renewable energy sources.

In this role, you will have an opportunity to meet with key stakeholders from federal and state agencies, including other state public service commissions, FERC and the DOE, as well as with professionals of Fortune 500 energy companies, energy developers and providers, and regulatory professionals from across the Nation. You will gain significant industry exposure and unmatched professional experience as a member of a leading regulatory agency with a proud 100+ year history of regulatory excellence.

The Commission offers a competitive salary range, a generous travel stipend for public transportation, as well as an attractive benefits package. The Commission's benefits package encompasses a flexible menu of comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance options, as well as a strong set of portable retirement benefits and savings options. The Commission also offers attractive vacation and sick leave time, as well as paid holidays, consistent with District government provisions.

The Commission also seeks to optimize work-life balance through an attractive set of work schedule options, including: Flex time schedules, Teleworking options, and Alternative Work Schedules. As an organization dedicated to professional development and learning, the Commission encourages staff to participate in regulatory and industry association activities, as well as educational and professional training. Tuition reimbursement may also be available.