PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST III

Public Utilities Commission; California; Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Energy Division is hiring a Regulatory Analyst III to support natural gas rate cases, costs and policy issues. The role involves advising senior analysts, developing regulatory analyses, and presenting findings to Commissioners and Division leadership.

The position is hybrid, with two in-office days per week, and requires travel. The department seeks candidates familiar with energy policy, rates, and environmental justice considerations.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical abilities in regulatory, financial or policy analysis.
• Ability to communicate complex regulatory concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Advise and assist senior analysts in providing information to Commissioners, Judges, and Energy Division management.
• Conduct analysis of regulatory, ratemaking, and policy issues in natural gas proceedings and make recommendations.
• Develop analysis for policy-setting rulemaking and review proposed legislative bills.

Job description

Job Posting:Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst III

Public Utilities Commission

JC-536920 -

JC-536920 - Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst III
PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST III

$7,980.00 - $9,994.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/6/2026

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.

If you are an energy professional who wants to contribute to the State of California’s ambitious clean energy and climate goals, then the California Public Utilities Commission's (CPUC) Energy Division is the right place for you. The Division provides policy and technical expertise to the Commission on all energy issues and in support of the Commission’s objectives for clean energy, reasonable rates and safe and reliable energy services. The Division’s oversight is comprehensive, covering demand side topics such as energy efficiency, customer generation and demand response, as well as long term procurement planning, reliability, retail energy markets and grid infrastructure.

Under general direction of the Project and Program Supervisor, the analyst will advise and assist senior analysts in providing information to high-level decision-makers such as Commissioners, Judges, and Energy Division management. The analyst will support natural gas transmission, storage and distribution systems rates and costs proceedings and projects. The analyst will conduct analysis of regulatory, ratemaking, and policy issues in the California Public Utilities Commission's natural gas ratemaking proceedings and make recommendations based on independent analysis of regulatory, policy and technical issues. Under the guidance of senior analysts and direction from the supervisor, the analyst will develop analysis for and make recommendations regarding the CPUC’s policy-setting rulemaking via a wide range of work products, review and provide feedback on proposed legislative bills, and/or oversee implementation of programs that result from these CPUC and legislative processes.

The analyst will verify compliance with ratemaking proceedings, CPUC rules and policies, review and analyze advice letters, and prepare appropriate dispositions. The analyst will assist with workshops, meet and collaborate with utilities and other stakeholders. The analyst will assist with the review of utility costs accounts for reasonableness, and identify considerations and solutions related to various policy proposals and/or issues, including rates, social equity and environmental justice.

The analyst will perform other work as necessary, such as writing and presenting reports, coordinating with other California organizations and agencies (e.g., the California Energy Commission, the California Air Resources Board, California Independent System Operator), and responding to external inquiries.

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.

Working Conditions

Please note: The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) does not participate in the federal E-Verify program. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must also reside in the state of California. The CPUC may consider certain forms of employment sponsorship, including some visa types, on a case-by-case basis in accordance with agency policies and applicable regulations.

This advertisement is listed specifically for Los Angeles(LA, SF, SAC) location. All identified locations will be considered as one candidate pool to fill one position.

• Sacramentolocation, please apply to JC# 536918


• San Franciscolocation, please apply to JC#536912

Apply to only those location(s) in which you are willing to work.

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Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST III

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Energy Division / Building Decarbonization and Gas Policy Branch/ Gas & Oil Pipeline Costs and Rates :

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.

This is a hybrid position that will require the selected candidate to report to their assigned headquarter office a minimum of two (2) days a week. Hybrid positions may be eligible for telework under California Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. In accordance with CPUC Telework Policy, telework arrangements are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time.

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

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

Hiring Unit Contact

Devla Singh

[phone]

[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator

[phone]

[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

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.