Policy Analyst (JC-530717)

California Public Utilities Commission; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) in San Francisco is seeking a Policy Analyst to join the Office of Commissioner Baker. The role focuses on energy policy research to inform positions on affordability, electrification, and greenhouse gas mitigation.

You will perform analyses that support CPUC decisions and help guide Office perspectives across regulated industries. The analyst will report to the Chief of Staff and collaborate with the Commissioner and Office advisors, managing

Qualifications

• Candidates should be skilled in independently researching complex topics.
• Able to effectively communicate findings both orally and in writing.
• Experience in regulated industries is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform energy policy-related research informing CPUC perspectives on affordability, electrification, and greenhouse gas mitigation.
• Support the Office in managing the portfolio of assigned proceedings.
• Collaborate across multiple divisions within CPUC.

Skills

Research skills

Written and oral communication

Project management

Education

Professional/graduate-level education in regulated industries

Job description

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 Executive Branch/ Office of Commissioner Baker:

Department Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

The Office of Commissioner Baker is seeking a Policy Analyst to join its team. The position is one of six within the Office tasked with providing research and advisory support to the Commissioner.

Candidates should be skilled in independently researching complex topics, effectively communicating their findings (oral & written), and managing multiple workstreams. The ideal candidate will also have professional and/or graduate-level education experience in one or multiple industries regulated by the CPUC. The position’s main responsibility is to perform energy policy-related research that informs the Office’s perspectives and positions across emerging and key CPUC-regulated industry topics such as affordability, electrification, and greenhouse gas mitigation. The position will also support the Office in managing its portfolio of assigned proceedings. This requires working across multiple divisions within the California Public Utilities Commission.

The Policy Analyst will report to the Chief of Staff, and work closely with both the Commissioner and the Office’s advisors.

Final Filing Date: 10/2/2026