Analyst (JC-529301)

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

Job summary

California Public Utilities Commission is seeking a PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST III to support the Electric Market Design Section in energy market and reliability projects. The role involves advising high-level decision-makers, developing analysis, and contributing to CPUC policy and program implementations.

Candidates will prepare reports, coordinate with agencies such as the California Energy Commission and ARB, and respond to inquiries.

Qualifications

• The ad highlights strong communication skills and teamwork in the Electric Market Design Section.

Responsibilities

• Support the Electric Market Design Section in energy market and reliability projects.
• Develop analysis for policy-setting rulemakings and review proposed bills.
• Write and present reports; coordinate with other California agencies; respond to inquiries.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Project management

Tools

Excel

Tableau

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.

Please visit Energy Division's recruitment page located here: Energy-Division-Recruiting for further job opportunities.

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.

Please note, your STD 678 (application form) will be used to determine your qualifications in order to meet the minimum qualification requirements for the advertised classification(s). Please clearly describe all of your experience related to public utilities and/or transportation in the areas of economics, finance, or policy in the job description field(s) of your STD 678 form, along with the years and months of service. Failure to do so may result in not qualifying for the minimum qualifications for the advertised classification(s).

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.