Economic Analyst II - Finance
Apply NowCompany: State of Illinois
Location: Springfield, IL 62704
Description:
Agency: Illinois Commerce Commission
Closing Date/Time: March 7, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Salary: $5,703 - $8,170 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried/Full Time
County: Sangamon County
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC 63 paygrade 18 - Non-Code
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Colette Smith
colette.smith@illinois.gov
217-557-4206
527 E. Capitol Ave. Springfield, IL 62701.
To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, a universal bid form (if applicable), and college transcripts (photocopies or official) via email to Colette.Smith@illinois.gov or to: Illinois Commerce Commission, Human Resources Department, 527 East Capitol Avenue, Springfield, Illinois 62701 on or before the close of business (5:00pm) on March 7, 2025. Please refer questions concerning this posting to Colette Smith at (217) 557-4206 (phone) (217) 720-5690 (cell) or Colette.Smith@illinois.gov (e-mail).
Posting Identification #
44994
ICC Overview
The ICC is made up of 2 main segments. The Bureau of Public Utilities and The Bureau of Transportation.
Public Utility Services
Through its Bureau of Public Utilities, the Commission oversees the provision of adequate, reliable, efficient and safe utility services at the least possible cost to Illinois citizens served by electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water and sewer public utility companies.
Transportation Services
Through its Bureau of Transportation, the Commission oversees public safety and consumer protection programs with regard to intrastate commercial motor carriers of general freight, household goods movers, relocation towers, safety towers, personal property warehouses and repossession agencies. The Commission's Rail Safety Program also inspects and regulates the general safety of railroad tracks, facilities and equipment in the state.
Essential functions
Under direction, performs analysis of cost capital and other related financial issues; and provides expert witness testimony on cost of capital and other related financial issues in docketed cases before the Commission.
Reviews and evaluates cost of capital and other related financial information provided by utilities, develops data requests, identifies issues that need further review and performs independent financial analysis. Prepares written testimony that sets forth opinions and positions on pertinent cost of capital and other related financial issues and presents independent financial analysis and proposed adjustments. Presents expert witness testimony in rate cases and other docketed proceedings and participates in Commission hearings. Assists in the preparation of briefs with respect to finance-related issues. Develops cross-examination questions for staff counsel to ask company and intervenor cost of capital witnesses. Performs research of cost of capital and related finance issues that affect public utilities. Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or closely related field. Requires completion of one (1) undergraduate level economics course and two (2) graduate level financial courses, preferably with one (1) course on management of financial investments in security markets. Requires superior oral and written English communication skills. Requires extensive knowledge of the personal computer and its programs and applications, including Microsoft Windows programs and applications. Prefers education and/or experience using statistical and analytical software, such as SAS, and computer programming generally. Must possess the ability to properly interpret financial statements. Must possess the ability to perform cost of capital analyses consistent with modern financial theory.
Agency: Illinois Commerce Commission
Closing Date/Time: March 7, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Salary: $5,703 - $8,170 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried/Full Time
County: Sangamon County
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC 63 paygrade 18 - Non-Code
DO NOT APPLY ONLINE
**DO NOT CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON**
Colette Smith
colette.smith@illinois.gov
217-557-4206
527 E. Capitol Ave. Springfield, IL 62701.
To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, a universal bid form (if applicable), and college transcripts (photocopies or official) via email to Colette.Smith@illinois.gov or to: Illinois Commerce Commission, Human Resources Department, 527 East Capitol Avenue, Springfield, Illinois 62701 on or before the close of business (5:00pm) on March 7, 2025. Please refer questions concerning this posting to Colette Smith at (217) 557-4206 (phone) (217) 720-5690 (cell) or Colette.Smith@illinois.gov (e-mail).
Posting Identification #
44994
Closing Date/Time: March 7, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Salary: $5,703 - $8,170 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried/Full Time
County: Sangamon County
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC 63 paygrade 18 - Non-Code
DO NOT APPLY ONLINE
**DO NOT CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON**
Colette Smith
colette.smith@illinois.gov
217-557-4206
527 E. Capitol Ave. Springfield, IL 62701.
To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, a universal bid form (if applicable), and college transcripts (photocopies or official) via email to Colette.Smith@illinois.gov or to: Illinois Commerce Commission, Human Resources Department, 527 East Capitol Avenue, Springfield, Illinois 62701 on or before the close of business (5:00pm) on March 7, 2025. Please refer questions concerning this posting to Colette Smith at (217) 557-4206 (phone) (217) 720-5690 (cell) or Colette.Smith@illinois.gov (e-mail).
Posting Identification #
44994
ICC Overview
The ICC is made up of 2 main segments. The Bureau of Public Utilities and The Bureau of Transportation.
Public Utility Services
Through its Bureau of Public Utilities, the Commission oversees the provision of adequate, reliable, efficient and safe utility services at the least possible cost to Illinois citizens served by electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water and sewer public utility companies.
Transportation Services
Through its Bureau of Transportation, the Commission oversees public safety and consumer protection programs with regard to intrastate commercial motor carriers of general freight, household goods movers, relocation towers, safety towers, personal property warehouses and repossession agencies. The Commission's Rail Safety Program also inspects and regulates the general safety of railroad tracks, facilities and equipment in the state.
Essential functions
Under direction, performs analysis of cost capital and other related financial issues; and provides expert witness testimony on cost of capital and other related financial issues in docketed cases before the Commission.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or closely related field. Requires completion of one (1) undergraduate level economics course and two (2) graduate level financial courses, preferably with one (1) course on management of financial investments in security markets. Requires superior oral and written English communication skills. Requires extensive knowledge of the personal computer and its programs and applications, including Microsoft Windows programs and applications. Prefers education and/or experience using statistical and analytical software, such as SAS, and computer programming generally. Must possess the ability to properly interpret financial statements. Must possess the ability to perform cost of capital analyses consistent with modern financial theory.
Agency: Illinois Commerce Commission
Closing Date/Time: March 7, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Salary: $5,703 - $8,170 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried/Full Time
County: Sangamon County
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC 63 paygrade 18 - Non-Code
DO NOT APPLY ONLINE
**DO NOT CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON**
Colette Smith
colette.smith@illinois.gov
217-557-4206
527 E. Capitol Ave. Springfield, IL 62701.
To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, a universal bid form (if applicable), and college transcripts (photocopies or official) via email to Colette.Smith@illinois.gov or to: Illinois Commerce Commission, Human Resources Department, 527 East Capitol Avenue, Springfield, Illinois 62701 on or before the close of business (5:00pm) on March 7, 2025. Please refer questions concerning this posting to Colette Smith at (217) 557-4206 (phone) (217) 720-5690 (cell) or Colette.Smith@illinois.gov (e-mail).
Posting Identification #
44994