Regulatory Analyst

California Public Utilities Commission; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

California Public Utilities Commission seeks a Regulatory Analyst III to join the Communications Division. The role focuses on evaluating grant applications, administering the Federal Funding Account, and conducting complex economic, regulatory analyses to close California's digital divide.

Hybrid work in San Francisco and related duties are included. The position requires coordinating with Commissioners, presenting findings, and developing staff proposals for formal proceedings.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting economic, regulatory, and financial analyses.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and administering grant programs for last‑mile infrastructure.

Skills

Economic analysis

Regulatory analysis

Grant administration

Project coordination

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Job description

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.

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.

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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-537150

Position #(s): 680-334-4611-501

Working Title: Regulatory Analyst

Classification: PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST III

$7,980.00 - $9,994.00

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.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider

PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST II

$7,269.00 - $9,094.00

# of Positions

1

Work Location

San Francisco County

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Communications Division/ Last Mile/ Broadband Deployment Branch: Department Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility.

For this classification, applicants with disabilities may gain eligibility through the Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP), an alternative to the standard testing process. Applicants may choose to apply through either the Standard or LEAP process.

The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please be sure to follow all instructions for each process.

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.

Are you passionate about bridging the digital divide? Then this is the position for you! Join the team that will connect unserved Californians with high‑speed Internet. The Commission develops and implements policies for the communications industry in California, including ensuring fair, affordable universal access to necessary services, developing clear rules to allow flexibility without compromising due process, and removing barriers to competition. The Communications Division plays a central role in implementing the Governor's recent signing of Senate Bill 156 (Chapter 112, Statutes of 2021), which authorizes $6 billion to be spent on closing California's Digital Divide. The SB 156 Broadband Infrastructure Package includes $2 billion to build last-mile infrastructure to provide Californians with access to high‑speed broadband service.

The Federal Funding Account, administered by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), is a $2 billion grant program for last-mile broadband infrastructure projects to connect unserved Californians, in accordance with 2021’s Senate Bill 156. Under the direction of the Program & Project Supervisor, the Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst III (PURA II) will work as part of a team of analysts to:

• Implement and administer the Federal Funding Account grant program to fund last-mile infrastructure projects.
• Evaluate and analyze grant applications to fund last-mile infrastructure projects, prepare resolutions and ministerial award letters, and propose funding Federal Funding Account projects.
• Monitor progress of Federal Funding Account-funded projects and awardees.
• Conduct complex economic, policy, and/or technical analyses and research to bridge the digital divide and provide reliable and affordable Internet access to all Californians.
• Present complex research, analysis, findings, and recommendations orally, in writing, and visually.
• Write and defend reports and staff proposals in formal proceedings.
• Provide briefings and presentations to Commissioners and/or their advisors, Commission management, and other stakeholders outside the Commission regarding the Federal Funding Account program.
• Respond to inquiries from the public and other governmental agencies.

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

Special Requirements

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.

• Describe your experience working on broadband programs or other utility-related programs.
• Describe your experience conducting complex economic, regulatory, and financial analyses; this should include your experience using Excel, Tableau and / or software necessary to support your analysis and present your finding.
• Describe your experience with managing projects and /or working on multiple assignments including planning a project, creating project schedules, setting and meeting deadlines, and managing multiple tasks.

For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ, please see the Work4CA guide.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma.

An official transcript will be required prior to appointment.

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 at https://www.naces.org

Employment information on the STD 678 state application MUST be complete with dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes, or referring to resumes, will not be accepted in place of the completed STD 678. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 will not be considered.

Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).