Energy Policy & Projects Lead

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 13,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is seeking a dynamic Program and Project Supervisor to lead the Wholesale Electric Market Design section and guide complex energy policy initiatives in California’s evolving energy landscape.

You will supervise staff, coordinate with commissions, staff, and external stakeholders; oversee policy analyses, regulatory documents, and AB 825 implementation, traveling as required and operating in a hybrid work model from Los Angeles.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of California energy policy, utility regulation, electricity markets, or regional energy market development.
• Experience leading or coordinating multidisciplinary teams on complex policy, regulatory, or technical matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, prioritize, and coordinate section activities, staff assignments, resources, and complex projects.
• Review and oversee high-quality work products, including policy analyses, memoranda, proceeding documents, legislative analyses, staff proposals, presentations, and other materials.
• Provide policy and technical expertise on utility regulation, energy markets, and related energy policy issues, and develop recommendations for management consideration.
• Support implementation of AB 825 and related energy market initiatives by providing oversight and guidance on complex policy and regulatory activities.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop professional staff, including assigning work, providing feedback, conducting performance appraisals, and supporting recruitment and employee development.
• Coordinate with Commission management, Administrative Law Judges, Commissioner offices and advisors, other divisions, utilities, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Represent the Commission and Division in internal and external meetings, briefings, presentations, and professional forums.
• Participate as a member of the Division management team on policy, staffing, budget, training, human resources, information technology, and other organizational matters.
• Oversee section administrative and operational functions, including scheduling, travel and training, contracts, IT needs, website content, and work tracking.]

Job description

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is seeking a dynamic Program and Project Supervisor to lead the Wholesale Electric Market Design section and guide complex energy policy initiatives in California’s evolving energy landscape.

You will supervise staff, coordinate with commissions, staff, and external stakeholders; oversee policy analyses, regulatory documents, and AB 825 implementation, traveling as required and operating in a hybrid work model from Los Angeles.