ANALYST II

State of California; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

The State of California's CPUC Office of Commissioner Baker is hiring a Policy Analyst to provide research and advisory support on energy policy issues such as affordability, electrification, and greenhouse gas mitigation. The role requires independent research, clear communication, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams.

This hybrid, permanent position reports to the Chief of Staff and collaborates across divisions.

Qualifications

• Professional experience and/or graduate-level education in CPUC-regulated industries.
• Ability to independently research complex topics and communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Perform energy policy-related research to inform Office positions on topics like affordability, electrification, and greenhouse gas mitigation.
• Support the Office in managing its portfolio of assigned proceedings across multiple divisions.

Skills

Policy analysis

Energy policy research

Education

Public policy education

Job description

$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/2/2026

Job Description and Duties

The Office of Commissioner Baker is seeking a Policy Analyst to join its team. The position is one of six within the Office tasked with providing research and advisory support to the Commissioner. Candidates should be skilled in independently researching complex topics, effectively communicating their findings (oral & written), and managing multiple workstreams. The ideal candidate will also have professional and/or graduate-level education experience in one or multiple industries regulated by the CPUC. The position’s main responsibility is to perform energy policy-related research that informs the Office’s perspectives and positions across emerging and key CPUC-regulated industry topics such as affordability, electrification, and greenhouse gas mitigation. The position will also support the Office in managing its portfolio of assigned proceedings. This requires working across multiple divisions within the California Public Utilities Commission. The Policy Analyst will report to the Chief of Staff, and work closely with both the Commissioner and the Office’s advisors.

Working Conditions

This position requires travel. This is a hybrid position that will require the selected candidate to report to their assigned headquarter office a minimum of two (2) days a week. Hybrid positions may be eligible for telework under California Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. In accordance with CPUC Telework Policy, telework arrangements are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time.

Minimum Requirements

ANALYST II

Effective July 1, 2025, CalHR launched the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 with Pay Differential 386. PLP 2025 temporarily reduces state employee pay in exchange for leave hours to help address budget shortfalls. Salary ranges in this posting exclude the temporary reduction. For details, visit CalHR’s Personnel Leave Program (PLP) page.

ANALYST II $6,031.00 - $7,547.00

# of Positions: 1

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Desirable Qualifications

• Professional experience and/or graduate-level education in one or multiple industries regulated by the CPUC.
• Skilled in independently researching complex topics, effectively communicating their findings (oral & written), and managing multiple workstreams.

Human Resources Contact

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process.

Hiring Unit Contact

Justin Ong
[phone]
[e-mail]

Reasonable Accommodations

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator
[phone]
[e-mail]

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Department Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov