The National Regulatory Research Institute

Recruitment for New Research Leadership Positions:
Electricity, Gas, Telecommunications and Water

NRRI's mission is to provide state utility commissions with research services necessary to achieve utility regulation of the highest possible quality. This mission requires four types of work: (a) identifying unsolved regulatory challenges, (b) creating the new knowledge necessary to meet those challenges, (c) democratizing access to existing knowledge, and (d) stimulating discussion on principles of high quality regulation.

We are seeking applications from top experts committed to these objectives. Successful candidates will work directly with regulatory decisionmakers to design and carry out research projects addressing the electricity, gas, telecommunications, and water industries.

Employment is possible on a full-time, part-time or consulting basis under varying financial arrangements. We welcome responses from individuals, consulting firms, university professors and other institutes. Geographic location and work hours are negotiable.

Requirements
1. Expert knowledge in at least one regulated industry, evidenced by publications or testimony, demonstrating fluency in --

a. the industry's history, in terms of market structure, economic and engineering developments, and legislative and regulatory intervention;
b. the challenges facing state and federal regulators; and
c. regulatory policy and process, including (i) techniques for regulating companies in the context of a franchised monopoly, (ii) methods for determining the appropriateness of competition in relevant geographic and product markets, and (iii) the steps necessary to accommodate and ensure effective competition.

2. Degrees or other certification in economics, accounting, finance, engineering, law or public management.

Salary for full-time employees: $70-125K, depending on experience.

Application procedure: Email cover letter and resume, and/or your questions, to Scott Hempling, Director at shempling@naruc.org.

The National Regulatory Research Institute, funded by state utility commissions, is an equal opportunity employer.