PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST IV

State of California; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

The Public Utilities Commission's Public Advocates Office is seeking a regulatory analyst IV to represent ratepayer interests in gas and electric cost of service proceedings. The role includes preparing analyses, forecasts, reports, and testimony, and presenting expert testimony in formal proceedings.

This is a hybrid position with two days per week in the headquarter office, and the role may be limited-term depending on funding and project needs.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent ratepayer interests on revenue requirements and rates for gas/electric utilities (GRCs, Reasonableness Reviews).
• Perform analyses, discovery, and independent forecasts for cost of service elements and rate base.
• Prepare written reports and testimony; present expert witness testimony in Commission proceedings.
• Meet with project coordinators; participate in public hearings; assist counsel and prepare summaries.
• Serve as lead analyst or coordinator for large, intermediate or small energy utility proceedings.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Job description

Job Posting:Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst IV

Public Utilities Commission

JC-536072 -

JC-536072 - Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst IV 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: 10/29/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Under the general direction of the Program and Project Supervisor of the Operational Costs Section, the incumbent is responsible for representing ratepayer interests on issues pertaining to the appropriate revenue requirement and rates associated with proceedings for gas and electric utilities, such as GRCs and Reasonableness Reviews. These cases encompass all aspects of cost of service, such as determining the appropriate levels of various operating expenses and rate base (infrastructure investment) to be recovered through gas and electric rates. The incumbent will be responsible for conducting analyses, discovery, and developing independent forecasts for the most critical and complex functional areas of general rate cases, Reasonableness Reviews, and other proceedings that typically have the greatest impact on consumer rates (i.e., reviewing administrative and general expenses, operations and maintenance (O&M) expenses, capital expenditures (rate base, working cash, infrastructure investment) associated with Grid Activities/Transmission and Distribution, Energy Supply, Customer Communications/Services, Shared Services, Depreciation expenses).

The incumbent will prepare written reports and testimony, and present expert witness testimony in formal Commission proceedings. Incumbent will meet regularly with the project coordinator and direct supervisor to keep them apprised of all analyses and project milestones. The incumbent will participate in public hearings before the Commission, assist legal counsel on relevant rate case issues and with legal briefs, and prepare summaries of reports or briefing packages for management.

As needed, the PURA IV will serve as lead analyst or project coordinator/assistant project coordinator for large, intermediate, and/or small energy utilities’ GRCs, Reasonableness Reviews, and other related cost of service proceedings.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

This position is advertised as Limited-term for 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or may become permanent.

This position requires travel.

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.

Minimum Requirements

• PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST IV

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.

PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST IV $8,766.00 - $10,973.00

# of Positions: 1

Work Location:

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

Public Advocates Office/Energy Cost of Service & Natural Gas/ Operational Costs:

The Public Advocates Office is the independent consumer advocate within the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). Our mandate is to obtain the lowest possible rates for utility services consistent with reliable and safe service levels and the state’s environmental goals. The Public Advocates Office represents residential and small business ratepayer interests in Commission policy-making proceedings and processes (e.g. workshops, rulemakings, investigations, utility applications, hearings, advice letters, committee and stakeholder meetings, and other forums). These proceedings and processes set rates, rules, policies, and regulations.

The Public Advocates Office is organized into seven branches (four handle energy matters, one water matters, one communications and water policy matters, and an administrative branch) with a staff of 178 employees comprised of economic, financial and policy analysts; engineers; and auditors.

Please visit www.publicadvocates.cpuc.ca.gov for more information on the Public Advocates Office.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Excellent communication and writing skills.

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

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.