Remote Petroleum Economics Analysis Student Assistant

University-Enterprises-In; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The California Energy Commission seeks a motivated Student Assistant to support the Petroleum Economic Analysis team, examining California’s petroleum supply chain from crude input to refined product distribution. You will assist with data-driven research and policy support in a remote environment.

Flexible hours Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM; typical 24 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours during breaks. Competitive hourly pay and pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• Must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate information clearly and professionally.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage tasks effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with team members and colleagues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to use Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other computer applications, or demonstrate a willingness to learn new technologies.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to conduct thorough research, interpret data, and effectively communicate findings.

Responsibilities

• Analyze California’s petroleum supply chain, including crude oil inputs, refinery operations, imports, transportation networks, and critical infrastructure.
• Assess petroleum market trends, supply and demand patterns, and infrastructure limitations to support evaluations of California’s petroleum markets.
• Perform quantitative data analysis, interpret findings, and prepare reports and summaries for staff review.
• Utilize Geographic Information System (GIS) tools to map petroleum infrastructure, evaluate transportation networks, and identify geographic constraints.
• Develop research summaries, briefing materials, and policy-related recommendations to support data-driven decision-making.
• Support the team’s research and analysis of the economic, technical, and logistical factors influencing California’s petroleum supply, distribution, and infrastructure.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Education

High school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

GIS

Job description

The California Energy Commission seeks a motivated Student Assistant to support the Petroleum Economic Analysis team, examining California’s petroleum supply chain from crude input to refined product distribution. You will assist with data-driven research and policy support in a remote environment.

Flexible hours Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM; typical 24 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours during breaks. Competitive hourly pay and pre-employment checks.