Regulatory Analyst

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 194167
Agency: Office of Regulatory Staff
Opening Date: 10/15/2026
Closing Date: 10/30/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Online application is preferred.
Class Code:: UA45
Position Number:: 60024929
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: Unclassified
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job Responsibilities
The South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) represents the public interest of South Carolina in utility regulation for the major utility industries - electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water/wastewater, and transportation - before the Public Service Commission (PSC), the court system, and state and federal regulatory bodies. Additionally, the ORS houses the state's Energy Office, Broadband Office, Equipment Distribution Program (EDP), and has responsibility for oversight of railroad safety and natural gas pipeline safety in South Carolina.


The ORS Energy Operations Department performs a wide variety of analytical, research and administrative functions in the regulation of investor-owned electric and natural gas utilities. This position performs regulatory oversight duties related to utility operations, financial impacts on both utilities and customers, electric and natural gas reliability, commodity forecasts, and other regulatory oversight functions. Job responsibilities include:

• Coordinate, prepare and submit reports, correspondence, and testimony for assigned casework. These may include rate cases, annual fuel reviews, rate stabilization act, purchased gas adjustment and gas purchasing policies, utility siting act, or other matters in which the ORS represents the public interest before the PSC.
• Present findings, recommendations, and the ORS positions in procedural hearings by testifying under oath before the PSC.
• Prepare and submit data requests to obtain data and information to support review and assessment activities in accordance with the ORS's mission.
• Monitor, assess, and report on utility day-to-day operations, power plant operations and performance, power plant and utility equipment maintenance, company policy and procedure compliance, cost of service studies, cost recovery proposals, depreciation studies, forecasting methodology, annual revenue requirements, rate design, financial reporting, and other matters related to regulated utilities. Maintain awareness and communicate relevant state or federal changes or impacts on these issues.
• Coordinate, collaborate, and serve as a liaison with other ORS departments, government agencies, utilities, and other stakeholders as needed.

South Carolina is a great place to live and work! The State of South Carolina offers its employees generous benefits and a healthy work-life balance.
FOR YOU, YOUR FAMILY, AND YOUR FUTURE
15 days sick leave
15 days annual leave
13 paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Military leave
Health coverage including prescriptions
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Flexible spending accounts
Adoption assistance
Retirement plan
Supplemental retirement savings plan
Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, mathematics, economics, engineering (mechanical, electrical, civil, or nuclear), or related field.
• Proficiency in current technology to include Adobe Pro and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of regulatory principles applicable to investor-owned utilities.
• Knowledge of electric and natural gas utility operations and regional transmission planning structure including Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulations.
• Ability to independently research, analyze, and apply technical and complex data.
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately in verbal and written form.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in accounting, business, finance, mathematics, economics, engineering (mechanical, electrical, civil, or nuclear).
• Experience related to the analysis or operation of regulated public utilities.
• Ability to apply basic accounting principles to review and analyze utility financial statements such as income statements, balance sheets, and depreciation schedules.
• Familiarity with electric generation technologies and performance metrics including the application of North American Reliability Corporation (NERC) Generation Availability Data System (GADS) data.

Additional Comments

• Position requires limited travel to include evening and/or out-of-town meetings.
• All ORS employees are required to attend ethics training annually for continued employment.
• All ORS employees are prohibited from owning equity in regulated utilities.
• Work hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Remote work is not available, and employees work in-office at 1901 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201.

Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.


Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.


Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.


Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.


Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.