Analyst, Utility Costs and Compliance

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

Job summary

California Public Utilities Commission is seeking an Analyst, Utility Costs and Compliance in Los Angeles County, with a hybrid telework option. The role supports the Energy Division by researching, analyzing, and documenting utility costs and compliance issues, and may advance to coordinating smaller proceedings.

The ideal candidate has experience analyzing data and regulations, writing clear reports with recommendations, and performing financial or tax analysis in a utility context.

Qualifications

• Experience researching, collecting, and analyzing data and regulations.
• Experience writing persuasive and clear reports with recommendations.
• Experience conducting financial, economic, accounting, and/or tax analysis in utility context.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior staff on electric utility financing proceedings and rate cases.
• Coordinate smaller proceedings and contribute to written reports.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of utility proposals.
• Review proposed legislation and provide analyses.

Skills

Data analysis

Regulatory research

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

Job description

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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-532561

Position #: 680-322-4611-002

Working Title: Analyst, Utility Costs and Compliance

Classification: PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST III

Salary Range: $7,980.00 - $9,994.00

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.

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

Salary Range: $7,269.00 - $9,094.00

# of Positions

1

Work Location

Los Angeles County

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Energy Division/ Electric Costs and Retail Choice Branch/ Utility Costs and Compliance: 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

Virtual interviews via web portals or phone may be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager – standard in-person interviews will still be offered if conditions permit.

Under general direction of the Program and Project Supervisor, the Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst (PURA) will assist more senior level staff when advising high-level decision-makers such as Commissioners, Judges, and Energy Division management on electric utility financing proceedings, general rate cases, and other matters related to utility costs and compliance. The PURA may begin to coordinate smaller proceedings and take increasing responsibility for discrete subject matters, or generally act as a team member working under the guidance of the project coordinator of larger proceedings. The PURA will assist senior level staff analyzing utility general rate case requests, cost of capital applications, utility requests to securitize costs through issuance of recovery bonds, and other utility financing matters.

The PURA will perform other work and assist more senior team members and Energy Division management as necessary. Such tasks may include coordinating and contributing to written reports, performing qualitative and quantitative analysis related to utility and other party proposals, addressing complex utility advice letter submissions, and reviewing proposed legislation.

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 researching, collecting, and analyzing data (quantitative & qualitative analysis) and regulations.
• Describe your experience writing persuasive and clear reports explaining complex issues and technical information, and resulting in recommendations.
• Describe your experience conducting and applying financial, economic, accounting, and/or tax analysis, particularly in the utility or regulatory context.

Who May Apply: Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Final Filing Date: 9/29/2026

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

Accommodations: Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.