Analyst - Customer Advocate

Company:

New York State Electric and Gas

Department:

Customer Service

Job Title:

Analyst - Customer Advocate

Location:

Binghamton, NY

Work Model:

Office

The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience, ranging from

$64,538 to $80,673 Job Summary

Responsible for assisting customers who are unable to pay their bills; ensuring field compliance with HEFPA; administering the critical customer program; serving as liaison with local Depts. of Social Services and other agencies; assisting in the promotion of the Companys low-income program; handling at-risk customers during emergencies. Conducts outreach with customers and/or agencies regarding company programs and services. May conduct annual training on cold weather and HEFPA related policies.

Key Responsibilities

- Counsel and assist residential customers with special needs who are unable to pay their utility bills including administration of 3596 referrals to Department of Social Service (DSS); Ensure compliance with HEFPA. (40%)

- Administration of 2338 (Elderly/Blind/Disabled) Referrals to DSS. (15%)

- Liaison with Department of Social Services and other human service agencies to inform them of NYSEGs programs and policies and to obtain assistance for customers faced with disconnection of service.(15%)

- Conduct outreach to agencies and/or customers explaining company services and programs. (15%)

- Administer Critical Customer Program; handle life support customers and other special needs customers during emergencies.(10%)

- Oversee Dormant Review and provide Cold Weather and HEAP training for field employees.(5%)

Required Qualifications

- Education & Experience Required:

- Associates Degree with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience or High School/GED with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience required.

- Skills/Abilities:

- Strong communication skills.

- Effective problem-solving and organizational skills.

- Strong analytical ability.

- Able to multi-task.

- PC skills, including MS Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelors Degree

- Delivering for the Business:

- Global view of the Business - Competent

- Achieving Results and Continuous Improvements - Competent

- Initiative - Competent

- Innovation & Creativity - Competent

- Global Relationships:

- Flexibility & Globalization - Competent

- Customer Focus - Advanced

- Communicating & Influencing - Expert

- Team Work - Competent

- Managing People:

- Team Management - Competent

- Developing Others - Initial

Competencies

- Growth & Continuous Improvement

- Initiative & Change

- Focused on Results

- Customer Centric (internal and/or external)

- Communication

- Collaboration

- Leadership (people managers/leaders)

Company

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP

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Job Posting End Date

January-16-2026