PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST IV

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Utilities Commission seeks a Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst IV to conduct economic, policy, and technical analyses for LifeLine program policy development.

The role includes preparing resolutions and reports, coordinating Broadband Pilot reporting with providers, and advising Commissioners on regulatory issues. Hybrid telework is available, with final filing by 9/24/2026.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of public utilities and transportation regulation and policy analysis.
• Ability to reason logically, analyze data, and communicate complex issues in writing and speech.

Responsibilities

• Conduct economic, policy, and technical analyses to support LifeLine program policy development.
• Prepare resolutions, reports, and correspondence on LifeLine issues for Commissioners and staff.
• Lead reporting and coordination for Broadband Pilot with service providers and stakeholders.
• Review comments on LifeLine proceedings and prepare summary reports and next steps.
• Coordinate hybrid work arrangements in line with CPUC Telework policy.

Job description

Job Posting:Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst IV

Public Utilities Commission

JC-531248 - Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst IV

$8,766.00 - $10,973.00 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: 9/24/2026

Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst IV

# of Positions: 1

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Conduct economic, policy, and/or technical analyses and research to support the development of policies, rules and guidelines for the LifeLine program which includes the development of strategies to increase program participation in the Broadband pilot. Conduct technical and policy research and analysis of Federal and State Universal Service program reforms, including the Broadband pilot, and propose appropriate recommendations and advise on actions to Commission management and decision makers.

Prepare written resolutions, reports, or other written correspondence involving LifeLine program issues such as new service provider applications, service provider filing requirements to ensure compliance with new policy or rule changes. Participate and advise in planning of all key aspects of expanding Lifeline program to unserved and underserved populations which includes reviewing and analyzing comments and replies from parties and preparing recommendations and next steps. Manage contracts specific to the unserved and underserved populations to include the review, evaluation, and processing of invoices submitted by parties to ensure accuracy and accordance to applicable rules and processes.

Lead in presenting Broadband Pilot updates to internal and external stakeholders. Coordinate reporting with all Broadband pilot service providers, including reports required by Commission Decision or at staff’s discretion. Participate and facilitate workshops, conferences, meetings, and present summary reports and briefings to management, decision makers, Commissioners and/or their advisors, CD management and other stakeholders regarding the status of LifeLine program activities, accomplishments, challenges, funds, and other program related matters and assist in the development of policies, rules and guidelines.

Contribute to written reports, correspondence, Broadband pilot approved plans, and other written documents to Commissioners and/or their advisors, CD management and other stakeholders regarding the status of LifeLine program ensuring effective communication channels. Actively participate in conferences, meetings, or workshops between the Federal Communications Commission and CPUC on state and federal Lifeline issues.

Review and analyze comments on California LifeLine proceedings to prepare summary reports and facilitate weekly meetings with LifeLine contractors and carriers on program policy issues, changes, and implementation. Respond to inquiries from LifeLine applicants/participants, public, and other Commission divisions and governmental agencies on LifeLine issues.

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.

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.

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of: Trends and issues pertaining to public utilities and transportation regulations; principles of program evaluation and planning; principles and concepts of economics, econometrics and finance in a research setting; public utilities and transportation regulatory policy analysis and formulation; Federal and State agencies involved in utilities and transportation regulation; Federal and State legislation and policies pertaining to public utilities and transportation.
• Ability to: Reason logically and creatively; utilize a variety of analytical and research techniques to resolve complex utility and transportation regulatory problems; develop and evaluate alternatives; analyze data and present ideas and information effectively, both orally and in writing; testify as a subject-matter expert; consult with and advise Commissioners, top management and other interested parties on a wide range of issues relating to public utilities and transportation regulations; gain and maintain the confidence and cooperation of those contacted during the course of work; coordinate the complex technical work of others; serve as a team leader to analyze the more technical and difficult situations; establish and maintain project priorities; analyze situations accurately and take effective action.

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.

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