PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST IV

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

Job summary

State of California is seeking a Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst IV to conduct economic, policy, and technical analyses for Lifeline program issues and the Broadband pilot. The role includes preparing resolutions, coordinating with stakeholders, and managing contractor activities.

The position is hybrid, located in San Francisco, with a 12‑month limited term. Salary ranges from $8,766 to $10,973 per month, with telework options and travel required.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting economic, policy, or technical analyses.
• Experience in public utilities or regulatory policy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct economic, policy, and/or technical analyses supporting Lifeline program policy and broadband pilot.
• Prepare written resolutions, reports, or correspondence on LifeLine issues.
• Coordinate with contractors and service providers; review invoices for compliance.

Skills

Economic analysis

Policy analysis

Technical analysis

Research

Job description

Job Posting:Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst IV

Public Utilities Commission

JC-531140 - 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: 9/24/2026

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.

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

Working Conditions

Thispositionisadvertised as Limited-term for 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or may become permanent.
This advertisement is listed specifically for San Francisco (LA, SF, SAC) location. All identified locations will be considered as one candidate pool to fill one position.

• Los Angeles location, please apply to JC#531249
• Sacramento location, please apply to JC#531248

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

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• 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

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

Communications Division/ Consumer Programs Branch/ Lifeline Section B :

Prepare and submit a response for each question below. The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position. Refer to the job description and duties, and duty statement to prepare your response. Applicants who do not submit a completed SOQ and writing that exceeds the page limit will not be considered or scored. All information in the SOQ is subject to verification. The SOQ must be no smaller than 11-point Arial font, single-spaced, and no more than two pages.

• Please describe a proposal you wrote regarding a change to a rule or policy that impacted at-risk populations.
• Please describe an experience where you had to balance multiple competing deadlines to complete a goal. What factors did you use to maintain that balance? How did those factors impact the outcome.
• Please describe how to prepare a 10 minute presentation to a decision maker on an important project with multiple months of work and analysis.

For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ, please see theWork4CA guide.

Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency by the application deadline. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found athttps://www.naces.org

you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required prior to appointment.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:
Robert Sansone
[phone]
[e-mail]

EEO Contact:
Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator
[phone]
[e-mail]

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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.