Rates & Budget Analyst

Knoxville Utilities Board

$53K — $119K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Supply Chain required
  • 1-3 years of experience in a related field
  • Strong communication and team collaboration skills
  • Proficient analytical skills with complex data
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel necessary
  • Ability to prioritize and work independently
  • Valid driver's license required

Responsibilities

  • Support gas supply planning, purchasing, and scheduling
  • Monitor and respond to pipeline operations
  • Manage gas pipeline and supply contracts
  • Conduct analysis for Rates and Budget Teams
  • Collaborate with internal and external teams
  • Provide exceptional customer service
  • Ensure precision and financial impact in deliverables

Benefits

  • Generous health benefits with low premiums
  • Benefits start from day one
  • Competitive 401(k) contribution and match
  • Paid time off available after first payday
  • 11 paid holidays annually
  • Free financial advising services
  • Educational assistance and professional development
  • Employee wellness programs for physical and mental health
Full Job Description
Salary: $53,000.00 - $119,500.00 Annually
Location : 445 S. Gay Street Knoxville, TN
Job Type: Full-Time/Regular
Job Number: 01290
Department: Rates & Budget
Opening Date: 08/07/2026
Closing Date: 8/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Classification: Business Analyst

Work Hours: 40+ hours / week: M - F, requires availability on nights/weekends/holidays on a weekly rotation

About the Role: Join our Rates & Budget Department as a detail-oriented Analyst in a role primarily supporting our Gas Supply Team with opportunities for continual learning and growth into cross-functional areas. As part of the Gas Supply Team, your daily responsibilities will include planning, purchasing, and scheduling natural gas as well as monitoring and responding to pipeline operational conditions. Additional responsibilities include managing gas pipeline and supply contracts and analysis work supporting our Rates and Budget Teams. Success in this position requires strong collaboration with cross-functional teams, both internal and external to KUB, including gas suppliers and pipelines. The ideal candidate brings a passion for precision and meaningful financial impact, delivers high-quality results, and consistently provides exceptional customer service.

Qualifications
Physical Requirements:

This position is primarily sedentary and performed in a typical office environment. Duties involve sitting most of the time with occasional walking or standing. The role may require occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of items up to 10 pounds. Bending, stooping, or reaching may occasionally be required. Physical demands may vary by position and may occasionally exceed those described above.

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Accounting, Finance, or Supply Chain from an accredited four-year college or university
  • One (1) to three (3) years of demonstrated experience in related field
  • Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, and team skills
  • Strong analytical skills and experience with complex data
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently in a timely manner
  • Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Requires availability on nights/weekends/holidays on a weekly rotation
  • Valid driver's license

Please note that due to job responsibilities, KUB does not provide immigration sponsorship for and/or based on this position.

Preferred Requirements:
  • Utility or natural gas industry knowledge and experience
  • Three (3) years' experience in related field

Selection Process
About the Selection Process:

Phase 1 - Apply online at www.kub.org

Phase 2 - Experience, training, and education evaluation

Phase 3 - Interview with department representatives

Phase 4 - Written, performance, and behavioral exercises

Phase 5 - Background Investigation

Phase 6 - Physical assessment and/or drug screen*

*KUB is part of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program
If special accommodations are needed at any phase of the selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance.
  • Generous health benefits with low premiums and deductibles
  • Benefits start day 1
  • Competitive 401(k) contribution and match
  • PTO available for use after your first payday
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Free financial advising
  • Educational assistance & professional development opportunities
  • Employee physical & mental wellness programs

01

If you would like to attach a resume to your application, please make sure it is attached in the "Attachments" section.
  • Yes; I have attached my resume to my application.
  • No; I'm not attaching a resume to my application.

02

If you answered "Career/Job Fair," Employee Referral," or "Other" to the 'how did you first hear about this opportunity' question, please include details here. If 'no,' please type "N/A" in the text box.
03

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Professional degree
  • Doctorate degree

04

Have you interviewed with KUB in the past? If so, for what position?
05

Describe why you are interested in this position and working at KUB.
06

This position requires working on-site. Are you able to consistently work from our office during the required schedule?
07

While this role predominately works a set M-F schedule, it does require some work on nights, weekends, and/or holidays as necessary to monitor gas pipeline operations conditions. Is this a schedule that you are willing and able to work?
  • Yes
  • No

08

Describe your reasons for leaving your jobs within the past seven years.
Required Question

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