Economic Analyst III
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Chicago, IL - USA
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Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:56374
Opening Date:May 22 2026
Closing Date/Time:June 8 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Agency:Illinois Commerce Commission
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary:Anticipated Salary Range (Effective 7/1/26) $7195 - $10485 a month ($86340 - $125820 annually)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook County
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC-63 Paygrade 21 Non-Code
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To apply submit a cover letter resume a copy of any college transcripts or diploma and a copy of your current certification or licensure if applicable to: Illinois Commerce Commission Human Resources Department 527 East Capitol Avenue Springfield Illinois 62701 or via email by 5:00 p.m.on June 8 2026. You must include the position title and job requisition ID you are applying to in order to be considered. Failure to follow these application instructions as outlined will prevent you from being considered for this position.Questions may be referred to Colette Smith at (work) (cell)or
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
The Illinois Commerce Commission is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Please reach out to Illinois Commerce Commission Human Resources directly if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview for a job or for any other activity related to the hiring process.
Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre a part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Under direction reviews and analyzes federal and regional energy policy-related issues concerned with regulation of the electric and natural gas industries; provides expert witness testimony on policy related issues in docketed cases before the Commission.
- Works closely with the established regional state committeesthe Organization ofPennsylvania-New Jersey-Maryland Interconnection (PJM) States and the Organization of Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) States.
- Monitors analyzes and reports on current and emerging policy issues at the RegionalTransmission Organization (RTO) level including proposed reforms of regional electric energy ancillary services and capacity market designs.
- Monitors analyzes and reports on (1) RTO policy and governance initiatives; (2) regional and state economic effects of emerging energy technologies such as distributed generationrenewable energy demand response and energy storage; and (3) regional electric resourceand transmission modeling and planning.
- Reviews Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) filings and preparesrecommendations to the Commission for comments.
- Monitors reviews and analyzes utility and other party filings in docketed Commission cases; prepares and files expert witness testimony setting forth policy opinions and positions and presenting proposed adjustments; develops technical cross examination questions for adverse witnesses; assists in preparation of Staff pleadings.
- Carries out a research agenda including research and economic analysis of federal and regional energy policy in the gas and electric industries.
- Serves as a policy advisor to Administrative Law Judges and Commissioners in contested dockets as assigned.
- Provides policy analysis of state and federal legislation.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
- Requires a masters degree in economics finance public policy or other closely related field OR
- Requires a bachelors degree and two years of relevant regulatory or utility experience.
- Prefers professional experience communicating in oral and written form with both internal and external stakeholders for a public or private organization.
- Prefers superior oral and written English communication skills.
- Prefers extensive knowledge of the personal computer and its related software programs and applications.
- This position requires the applicant to pass a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties listed in the job description.
Work Hours:8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday-Friday
Work Location: 160 North LaSalle Ste C-800 Chicago IL 60601
Agency Contact:Colette Smith
Email:
Phone #: (cell) or (work)
Illinois Commerce Commissions Mission Statement
It is the purpose of the Illinois Commerce Commission to pursue an appropriate balance between the interest of consumers and both emerging and existing service providers in accordance with applicable statute and support of this mission the ICC staff will provide technical and legal expertise in a professional environment that encourages initiative respect teamwork and commitment to public interest.
General Functions of the Illinois Commerce Commission
The ICC regulates Illinois investor-owned electric natural gas telephone water and sewer addition the Commission exercises authority over railroad safety and hazardous materials movement towing companies operating in the Chicago area and motor carrier insurance requirements.
The Commission is responsible under state law for ensuring that the citizens of Illinois receive safe efficient and reliable utility service at reasonable costs. The ICC must balance the consumers needs against the financial needs of the the continually changing utility environment staff also recommend new ways to deal with a marketplace in transition particularly in the telecommunications and electric sectors where competition is reshaping the industry.
State of Illinois Benefits
As a State of Illinois Employee you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health Life Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
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