Seattle, Washington
Richland, Washington
Posted: 30-Apr-26
Location: Lacey, Washington
Type: Full Time
Salary: $78,912 - $103,536
Salary Details:
Internal Number: 2026-03621
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WASHINGTON UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Respect. Professionalism. Integrity. Accountability.
Regulatory Analyst 3
Help protect the consumers of Washington state!
Salary Consideration: Range 65, Step A ($78,912) – Step L ($103,536) annually.
The starting employment offer will be determined based on the successful candidates’ qualifications. Typically Step M of the pay range is a longevity step.
This recruitment is open until May 14, 2026, at 11:59pm.
UTC reserves the right to render a hiring decision and/or choose to close or extend this recruitment at any given time. Applications for this recruitment could be used to fill comparable positions that open within the next 60 days.The Opportunity:
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) is seeking to fill the role of one (1) Regulatory Analyst 3 within the Water and Transportation Section of the Regulatory Services Division. This is a project position and is anticipated to end on June 30, 2028. This position will primarily oversee the billing and payment structures of the Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO), ensure compliance with Senate Bill 5284 (SB5284), and collaborate with partner agencies to implement SB5284’s provisions.Hybrid:
Although this is a hybrid opportunity, the successful incumbent must reside within Washington state and must be available to report to the Lacey, Washington headquarters building when needed.
Travel:
Moderate travel during and outside normal work hours, throughout Washington state or the United States, may be required. This includes occasional overnight stays.
Who We Are:
Our Mission is to protect the people of Washington by ensuring that investor-owned utility and transportation services are safe, equitable, available, reliable, and fairly priced.
Our Vision is to strive to achieve equitable and fair outcomes as a regulator of utility and transportation services and prioritize inclusion and belonging in the workplace.
The UTC is continually recognized for its excellence and integrity as a regulatory agency, as we challenge the status quo and ourselves to ensure equitable outcomes for our customers and the people of Washington State.
We recognize that our employees are the key to the agency’s success. We are committed to our work but value balance with our personal lives. We demonstrate our commitment to employees by providing an environment that stimulates professional growth, and offers continuing learning opportunities, meaningful work, and a comprehensive benefits package. For more information about our benefits or working at UTC, please visit our website.
What We Offer Our Employees:
- UTC fosters an environment of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, while striving to hire and retain a workforce from the communities we serve.
- We place importance on a healthy balance between personal and professional lives; offering flexible work schedules, wellness programs, and mobile/telework opportunities.
- Through the state, our employees (and their families) are offered options for medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance.
- We offer enrollment into the state retirement programs and a deferred compensation plan.
- Throughout a calendar year, employees receive a minimum of 14 days of vacation leave per year and 11 paid holidays and 1 personal holiday in addition to accruing sick leave.
Our Values:
- Respect - We treat every person and interaction with consideration and goodwill.
- Professionalism - We are committed to excellence in our work and conduct.
- Integrity - We do the right things for the right reasons - trusting others to do the same.
- Accountability - With courage, we hold ourselves and each other accountable for exhibiting respect, professionalism, and integrity.
How to Apply:
Interested in joining the UTC team? Please apply on careers.wa.gov. We only consider candidates for further screening if the following documents are attached to your completed application packet.
- Letter of Interest describing how you meet the position qualifications and why you believe you are the ideal candidate.
- Resume detailing your applicable experience and education.
- References: At least three (3) professional references with current telephone numbers and email addresses. One (1) contact MUST be your current or most recent supervisor.
The initial screening of candidates will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the application, including answers provided to the Supplemental Questionnaire, along with the required attachments - letter of interest, resume, and references submitted as part of the application process.
Please note, see resume will not substitute for completing the "work experience" section of the application or supplemental questionnaire. -
Duties
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What you’ll do:
Reporting to an assigned Section Manager, this Regulatory Analyst 3 project position works on complex issues with significant and broad impact on private solid waste collection, transportation, water companies, customers, and other stakeholders. This position plays a critical role in helping the commission navigate the most complex technical issues by conducting reliable analysis, summarizing and packaging information clearly, accurately, and in easy-to-understand terms, identifying the critical decision points of complex filings, and balancing stakeholder interests. Tasks are unstructured and require the incumbent to understand the private water and transportation industries and operating environment and apply appropriate administrative codes, statutes, regulatory policies and procedures, legal and regulatory precedents, and other information to complete assignments.
Additional duties include, but aren’t limited to the following:
- Performs detailed quantitative and qualitative analyses using economic, financial, accounting, and regulatory principles, with particular emphasis on solid waste rate filings, PRO billing and payment structures, and compliance with SB5284 requirements. Ensures solid waste investment plans and asset acquisitions provide recycling services or expands recycling services in areas not currently or adequately served, in accordance with the requirements of SB5284.
- Investigates and monitors the processing of recycling material through “responsible markets” in accordance with the requirements of SB5284. Quantifies the financial qualitative and quantitative impacts of the practice or issue to ratepayers and the public interest which includes anti-racist and pro-equity considerations, identifies the root cause of the issue, and recommends resolution through a specific course of action to decision makers.
- Independently evaluates the validity of utility and transportation requests through quantitative, qualitative, and anecdotal analysis and by applying advanced principles of economics, financial accounting, and regulatory theory.
- Independently conducts research that is directly relevant to the regulation of public utilities and transportation companies in Washington.
- Translates complex and technical concepts into accessible terms for decision-makers through memoranda, formal testimony, or presentations on tariff filings, petitions, and other relief sought by utilities, transportation companies and stakeholders.
- Leads rulemaking teams or participates as a member of a rulemaking team drafting administrative rules to implement new legislation, streamline or improve existing administrative procedures, and eliminate or replace outdated processes.
- Leads or participates as a member of a team to assess utility and transportation rate filings critically, comprehensively, and holistically.
- Initiates or leads complex and specialized staff investigations concerning business practices or potentially problematic regulatory issues.
- Leads or participates in teams for policy dockets on complex regulatory issues.
- Leads and participates in agency processes as a representative of the UTC. This includes preparing fiscal notes and detailing how a proposed bill would affect the agency's workload, providing responsive materials for requests for public records, and attending section meetings and agency-required meetings.
- Provides information and process guidance to companies, customers, and other stakeholders.
- Supports other staff members with written deliverables by providing clarifying, corrective, or substantive edits. Assists team members with creating narrative aids that help convey meaningful messages from complex information, visual presentations, charting, and infographics.
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Supplemental Information
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READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION COMPLETELY:
- This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
- This position is exempt from overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
- Ensure the accuracy, spelling, and grammar of your application and any requested attachments before submitting.
If you have progressed this far and are thinking you do not qualify for the position, consider again! Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the UTC, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the candidate needed for this or other roles.
All information may be verified; additional documentation may be required. Candidates may be disqualified if the education and/or work experience does not include information used to meet the minimum qualifications of the job.
The UTC is an equal opportunity employer. We want to make sure you have an equal opportunity to join our team. Our commitment is making sure current and future employees are treated fairly and equally without regard to age, sex (including gender identity), race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or religious or political affiliation.
Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact humanresources@utc.wa.gov. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
Veterans Preference
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Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their redacted DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as Social Security numbers. For further information, contact UTC Human Resources at humanresources@utc.wa.gov.
For more information about the UTC, please visit:
www.utc.wa.gov, www.twitter.com/wautc and www.facebook.com/wautc
The State of Washington:
http://access.wa.gov
Required Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree involving major study in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, economics, accounting, business or public administration, finance, social sciences, law or related field from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the US Dept. of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or a foreign equivalent.
Please note that an advanced degree in one of the fields listed above may substitute for one (1) year of the desired experience.
AND
- Three (3) years of professional research or analysis experience with an institution engaged primarily in regulatory matters; or two (2) years performing regulatory analysis for Washington state government, one (1) year of which must have been at the Regulatory Analyst 2 level or equivalent.
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- Seven (7) years of professional research or analysis experience with an institution engaged primarily in regulatory matters; or six (6) years performing regulatory analysis for Washington state government, one (1) year of which must have been at the second level or equivalent.
Experience must include:
- Research and quantitative analytical experience, which includes experience researching, evaluating, and drawing conclusions from large amounts of quantitative and qualitative data; supporting recommendations with facts and analysis; and interpreting laws, rules, polices, and procedures.
- Communication skills, which include both formal and informal written and oral communication tailored to specific audiences and settings.
- Team building experience, which includes experience developing positive, productive, and respectful working relationships with distinct stakeholders and co-workers.
- Leadership or ability to lead groups of teams.
- Project management knowledge and principles
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities in:
- Analytical Skills and Critical Thinking - Independently formulates judgments on complex issues, qualitative, and anecdotal data, evidence, and research; reaches conclusions through the holistic review of multiple forms of evidence and identifies connections, gaps, discrepancies, and key data necessary to reach an informed decision; distinguishes information that is and is not pertinent to a decision or solution. Assesses the workload impact versus the value to the public interest of new proposal.
- Fundamental Regulatory Skills - Applies economic theory, accounting standards and principles, Commission policy and interpretive statements, legal precedents, administrative rules, and statutes in a manner consistent with the subject matter; examines issues to understand and discuss historical context; researches general fields of study to understand implication on regulatory mechanisms and practices including; economics, accounting, business administration, engineering, and computer science. Effectively persuades others to voluntarily accept recommendations or advice.
- Writing and Communication - Writes clearly and concisely using the Analytical Skills and Critical Thinking core competency and holistically reasoned arguments; independently translates complex technical concepts into messages non-technical audiences can readily understand; listen carefully, reflects upon what is being said, and responds appropriately; presents information clearly, accurately, and in an audience-specific manner; demonstrates situational awareness by adapting communication styles and tools to ensure that information is accessible to everyone including people of non-while cultures and backgrounds.
- Inclusive and Collaborative Conduct - Takes responsibility for actions and impacts; works collaboratively as a part of a team; respects the point of view of others and approaches disagreements about work matters with active listening and good will; ensures individual interactions incorporate equitable treatment of the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to a supervisor or leader; demonstrates UTC’s Values at all times, through the lens of antiracism, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Leadership - Leads by example, always demonstrating the Inclusive and Collaborative Conduct core competency, exhibiting balance and fairhandedness in considering various perspectives, maintaining composure and level-headedness in difficult situations; demonstrates emotional intelligence and intellectual humility; pursues compromise and collaboration.
- Project Management – Plans, designs, organizes, leads, and executes the work of an individual or team project, ensuring a high-quality work product within specific time constraints; leads the development of project plans which includes, but is not limited to, establishing realistic timelines, identification of attainable project deliverables, articulating clear roles and responsibilities for team members, and specific criteria for successful project completion; regularly monitors progress and provides updates to direct supervisor and applicable leaders on the status of the project, including but not limited to, risks and issues that affect the completion of the project the Leadership core competency, and facilitates the building and managing of interpersonal relationships to ensure project success; demonstrates personal accountability and commitment to the success of a project; responsible for managing and facilitating internal and external feedback processes.
- Mentorship - Explains and teaches non-expert how to conduct analysis and reach a recommendation on the employee’s area of expertise; demonstrates the Inclusive and Collaborative Conduct and Writing and Communication core competencies; acknowledges that peers may have differences in how they best receive information due to personal, cultural, or linguistic preferences and modifies mentorship approach so that it is accessible to the recipient.
- Peer Review - Feeback is expected to demonstrate the Inclusive and Collaborative Conduct and the Writing and Communication core competencies; be completed within a reasonable timeframe with reasonable accommodations as necessary consistent with section guidelines; be mindful of the personal, cultural, and linguistic preferences of the recipient.
- Continuous Process Improvement - Uses Lean tools and principles to continuously identify improvements, solve problems, and improve work processes. Participates in process improvement projects/teams and thoughtfully engages in section/division meetings.
Demonstration of Equity Competencies:
- The ability to take action to learn and grow: Takes responsibility for knowing their own strengths and weaknesses and uses their learning to make government programs and processes more efficient and effective to serve all in Washington.
- The ability to take action to meet the needs of others: Flexible, adaptable, customer-service focused, and willing and able to empathetically respond to the unique needs of the people they work with and serve.
UTC Core Competencies:
- Accountability
- DEI Knowledge, Understanding, & Commitment
- Self-Awareness and Commitment to Growth
- Cultivating Mutually Beneficial and Trusting Strategic Partnerships
- Inclusive Excellence & Allyship
- Measuring Success and Improvement
- Customer Focus
- Results Focus
- Communication Skills
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Self-Development
- Continuous Process Improvement
Desired Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Advanced degree (e.g., Master’s in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Public Policy, Law, or related discipline).
- Experience testifying as an expert witness or presenting technical information in formal regulatory proceedings.
- Experience with solid waste management policy, Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs), or environmental regulatory frameworks.
- Knowledge of Washington State regulatory processes, administrative law, and Commission procedures.
