Distributed Energy Storage Lead Analyst (JC-537381)

California Public Utilities Commission; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is seeking a Distributed Energy Storage Lead Analyst in the Energy Division. This role leads the wind-down of SGIP and drives statewide programs for distributed energy storage and storage-paired solar, focusing on policy development and program implementation.

You will collaborate across divisions, conduct complex research, manage work products, and organize stakeholder input to inform proceedings and legislative proposals.

Qualifications

• SOQ is required and must be two pages, no smaller than 11-point Arial font, single-spaced.
• SOQ must address three questions: project management, communication to decision-makers, and independent research and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of critical statewide programs in distributed customer generation.
• Conduct original research on highly complex and technical problems; manage work products and lead teams.
• Organize stakeholder meetings and workshops; summarize positions on policy proposals; assist Administrative Law Judges.
• Develop recommendations for policy-setting rulemakings and oversee program implementation from CPUC and legislative processes.

Job description

Working Title: Distributed Energy Storage Lead Analyst

Classification: PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST V

$9,631.00 - $12,054.00

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

# of Positions: 1

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Energy Division/ Customer Generation and Demand Response Branch/ Customer Generation :

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

Would you like to contribute to California’s ambitious clean energy and climate goals? The CPUC's Customer Generation team is working to achieve the state’s greenhouse gas reduction targets while maintaining safe, reliable service, lowering electric rates and increasing the role of distributed energy resources (DERs) to the benefit ratepayers.

This position offers a leadership role in shaping and overseeing the orderly wind-down of the Self Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) - a program that offered incentives to encourage adoption of distributed energy storage and storage-paired solar.

We are seeking creative, dynamic, independent thinkers with a growth mindset—individuals who thrive on challenges, are eager to learn, and continuously seek opportunities to develop new skills. The successful candidate will lead the implementation of critical statewide programs in distributed customer generation. This section values strong quantitative analytic skills, effective communication, and a collaborative mindset. If clean energy, environmental sustainability, and responsible stewardship is your passion, we encourage you to apply.

Under the general direction of the Program and Project Supervisor and as part of a team, the analyst will work on both policy development as well as program implementation, and collaborate with other Energy Division groups to ensure consistency and coordination across programs and policy. The analyst will conduct original research on highly complex and technical problems; will take lead responsibility in managing work products; organize stakeholder meetings and workshops; summarize positions on policy proposals; assist Administrative Law Judges with developing a record and drafting proceeding documents; and conduct legislative analysis on proposed bills.

Additionally, the analyst will develop recommendations for the CPUC’s policy-setting rulemakings, review and provide feedback on proposed legislation, manage technical contractors, and oversee the implementation of programs resulting from CPUC and legislative processes. The role will involve both team collaboration and individual leadership responsibilities.

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 ability to manage complex projects involving technical policy research and analysis.
• Describe your experience communicating complex findings to decision-makers, stakeholders, or the public through written reports, white papers, and presentations, and how you ensure your communication is clear, persuasive, and tailored to your audience.
• Describe your experience conducting independent research and analysis, and evaluating effectiveness of such analysis in achieving its intended goals.

Final Filing Date: 11/12/2026

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• 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.