Regulatory Analyst - Broadband Grants (Hybrid)

California Public Utilities Commission; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Public Utilities Commission seeks a Regulatory Analyst to join the Federal Funding Account team in Sacramento. The role focuses on grant administration for last-mile broadband projects, evaluating applications, and presenting findings to Commissioners and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities include economic, regulatory, and technical analyses, preparing staff proposals, and briefing agency leadership.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

The California Public Utilities Commission seeks a Regulatory Analyst to join the Federal Funding Account team in Sacramento. The role focuses on grant administration for last-mile broadband projects, evaluating applications, and presenting findings to Commissioners and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities include economic, regulatory, and technical analyses, preparing staff proposals, and briefing agency leadership.