Amended January 19, 2024 - Entry Level Classification Added And Salary Range $4,584.00 - $9,050.00
Work with us and make a difference in Texas!
The Public Utility Commission regulates the state's 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 promotion of 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 PUC
In 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 at
DIVISION - MARKET ANALYSIS
POSITION 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 Commission's 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 Commission's 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 division is 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.
The ideal candidate will have the following required minimum qualifications:
Economist II
A bachelor's degree with major coursework in economics, statistics, energy resource economics, business administration, engineering, or public policy.
Economist III
A bachelor's degree with major coursework in economics, statistics, energy resource economics, business administration, engineering, or public policy 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.
OR
A master's 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 IV
A bachelor's 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.
OR
A master's 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:
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE
Veterans, 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:
If 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:
Salary commensurate with qualifications. The salary of an ERS Retiree or non-contributing member will be 9.5% less than the offered salary.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
Applications must contain complete job histories, which includes:
Note: 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 submitted with the State of Texas CAPPS Application:
To submit a letter of interest, resume and transcript, you must upload it to your application. When submitting your documents, make sure to mark them as "relevant."
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
WORK IN TEXAS APPLICANTS
To apply for the position, it is best to go to the CAPPS State of Texas Talent Management System to submit your application by going to and select our agency, Public Utility Commission of Texas, from the "Company/Agency" list.
If applying through Work In Texas (WIT) you will also need to complete the supplemental questions and forms to be considered for this posting. An automated email from the CAPPS State of Texas Talent Management System will be sent to your email on file in WIT with additional instructions.
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