Public Advocate Utility Analyst 1

Effective July 1, 2026 the wage for this position increased by 3%.

The wage listed in this job posting reflects the increase.

**The recruitment period for this vacancy has been extended. There is no need to reapply if you've already submitted an application.**

This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.

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What You Will Be Doing

The Regulatory Affairs & Public Advocacy Section (RAPA) is a team of non-attorney expert analysts and attorneys who represent the public interest when utilities or certain pipelines request changes to their rates or services. RAPA also provides comments and insights on utility- or pipeline-related issues when policymakers consider new or revised statutes and regulations.

The Public Advocate Utility Analyst 1 position represents the public interest on behalf of the Attorney General by serving as an expert witness in complex—and sometimes precedent-setting—regulated utility and pipeline carrier cases. This work includes preparing written and oral testimony and appearing as an expert witness in hearings before the Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA), as well as in legal depositions and other related proceedings.

Drawing on expert knowledge in accounting/finance, economics, or engineering, this position applies professional training and experience—as well as an understanding of utility and pipeline carrier business practices—to analyze and develop regulatory policy. The analyst develops and defends policy recommendations and rate-setting positions that align with and protect the public interest.

Mission and Culture

The Department of Law upholds the rule of law, protects public safety, and provides high quality legal representation to executive branch agencies for the benefit of all Alaskans. The Department of Law is committed to excellence in our work. We will maintain the highest standards of ethics and professionalism to promote exceptional legal representation to the State through a valued and well-trained team of professionals dedicated to public service. Our team values integrity, success, positivity, creativity, collaboration, and empowerment. The applicant can expect to be relied on for their strengths as well as given opportunities for professional development as part of a focused team.

We encourage our employees to work with supervisors to set a schedule that works for them, the office, and their work. We offer hybrid flex schedules and telework options.