Analyst (JC-529297)

California Public Utilities Commission; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

California Public Utilities Commission is seeking a Regulatory Analyst III to support the Electric Market Design Section. The position involves analyzing energy market and reliability projects, advising senior decision-makers, and guiding program implementation from CPUC processes.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, collaboration with state agencies, and the ability to prepare reports and presentations for diverse audiences. Hybrid work arrangement applies.

Responsibilities

• Support the Electric Market Design Section in the development of work products used to advise high-level decision-makers such as Commissioners, Judges, and Energy Division management.
• Work on energy market and reliability projects, including resource adequacy compliance and oversight of utility energy procurement activities.
• Develop analyses and provide recommendations on CPUC policy-setting rulemakings; review proposed legislative bills; collaborate with teams implementing programs from CPUC and legislative processes.
• Write and present reports, coordinate with other California agencies, and respond to outside inquiries.

Job description

Classification: PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST III

$7,980.00 - $9,994.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider: PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST II

$7,269.00 - $9,094.00

# of Positions: 1

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Energy Division/ Electric Planning and Market Design Branch:

California Public Utilities Commission is leading California’s efforts to achieve reliable, safe and affordable service, while meeting the California's ambitious climate goals, and the Electric Market Design Section is in search of dynamic, creative team members to assist in implementing critical statewide programs. The Electric Market Design Section values strong communication skills and seek individuals that perform well in team environments. If energy or environmental policy issues are your passion, and you endeavor to contribute to California’s reliable clean energy future, we encourage you to apply for our positions.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to join our team.

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

Job Description And Duties

Under general direction of the Project and Program Supervisor, the analyst will support the Electric Market Design Section in the development of work products that are used to advise and assist high-level decision-makers such as Commissioners, Judges, and Energy Division management. The analyst will work on energy market and reliability projects, which may include resource adequacy compliance and oversight of utility energy procurement activities.

The analyst will make recommendations based on independent analysis of regulatory, policy and technical issues. The analyst will develop analysis for and make recommendations regarding the CPUC’s policy-setting rulemakings via a wide range of work products, review and provide feedback on proposed legislative bills, and/or work with a team that oversees implementation of programs that result from these CPUC and legislative processes.

The analyst will perform other work as necessary, such as writing and presenting reports, coordinating with other California organizations and agencies (e.g., the California Energy Commission, the California Air Resources Board, California Independent System Operator), and responding to outside inquiries.

Special Requirements

Prepare and submit a response for each question below. The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position. Refer to the job description and duties, and duty statement to prepare your response. Applicants who do not submit a completed SOQ and writing that exceeds the page limit will not be considered or scored. All information in the SOQ is subject to verification. The SOQ must be no smaller than 11-point Arial font, single-spaced, and no more than two pages.

Please write your SOQ to address the following three questions:

• Describe your experience managing technical projects, providing leadership support to key parts of projects and project teams; establishing schedules and managing production of timely deliverables.
• Describe your experience gathering data and synthesizing information, conducting economic, regulatory, and financial analyses; this should include your experience using Excel, Tableau and or software necessary to support the analysis.
• Describe your experience communicating complex information to a variety of audiences through written materials and presentations. Please provide examples of white papers, reports, memos, presentations, or other work products you have developed.

Final Filing Date: 9/2/2026