Analyst, Utility Costs and Compliance

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

Job summary

California Public Utilities Commission in Sacramento is seeking a Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst (PURA) at the III level. Under the general direction of the Program and Project Supervisor, you will assist senior staff on electric utility financing proceedings, general rate cases, and related costs and compliance matters.

This is a permanent, full-time, hybrid position with the Energy Division’s Electric Costs and Retail Choice Branch.

Responsibilities

• Assist more senior level staff on electric utility financing proceedings, general rate cases, and other matters related to utility costs and compliance.
• Coordinate smaller proceedings and take increasing responsibility for discrete subject matters.
• Contribute to written reports, qualitative and quantitative analyses, and review of proposed legislation.

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.

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 work place. 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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-532557

Position #(s): 680-322-4611-002

Working Title: Analyst, Utility Costs and Compliance

Classification: PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST III

$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.

Shall Consider: PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST II $7,269.00 - $9,094.00

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento 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

Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility. If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to these classifications, please follow the instructions on “How to apply”.

For this classification, applicants with disabilities may gain eligibility through the Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP), an alternative to the standard testing process. Applicants may choose to apply through either the Standard or LEAP process.

The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please be sure to follow all instructions for each process.

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.

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).

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

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.

• 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.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma.

An official transcript will be required prior to appointment.

Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency by the application deadline.

Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org.

Employment information on the STD 678 state application MUST be complete with dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes, or referring to resumes, will not be accepted in place of the completed STD 678. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 will not be considered.

Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

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

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).

Required Application Package Documents

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see “Special Requirements” for instructions.

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.