Senior Electric Rates Analyst (JC-531790)

California Public Utilities Commission; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

California Public Utilities Commission in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Electric Rates Analyst within the Energy Division, Electric Rates Branch. The role conducts economic, quantitative, and policy analysis of electricity rates and supports decisions by management, judges, and commissioners.

Under supervision, the incumbent will develop analytical frameworks and tools, evaluate policy options to improve affordability, and collaborate with utilities, consumer advocates, and other state

Responsibilities

• Analyzing historical and projected electricity rate and bill trends and the underlying drivers of those trends.
• Evaluating how utility costs, rate structures, electricity usage, and emerging technologies affect different customers and customer groups.
• Developing and assessing policy options to improve electricity affordability and support California’s energy transition.
• Examining whether electric rates appropriately support electrification, efficient electricity use, load flexibility, and investment in distributed energy resources.
• Conducting quantitative analysis of utility filings, customer usage and billing data, cost forecasts, and other energy-sector data.
• Developing analytical frameworks, metrics, and tools to support Commission decision-making on rates and affordability.
• Preparing reports, recommendations, briefings, and other work products for senior CPUC decision-makers.
• Collaborating with other Energy Division teams, utilities, consumer advocates, industry participants, and other state agencies on cross-cutting rate and affordability issues.

Job description

Working Title: Senior Electric Rates Analyst

Classification: PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST V

$9,631.00 - $12,054.00

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

# of Positions: 3

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Energy Division/ Electric Rates Branch/ Rate Analysis Section :

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to join our team.

Department Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

The Energy Division’s Rates Analysis Section is seeking a senior analyst to conduct economic, quantitative, and policy analysis of California electricity rates. The Section is developing a broad portfolio focused on understanding rate trends and cost drivers, evaluating the impacts of rates on customers and the broader energy system, and identifying policy solutions that improve affordability and better align electricity prices with California’s evolving electric system.

Under the direction of the Program and Project Supervisor, the incumbent will serve as a senior pricing and policy analyst responsible for conducting complex analysis, developing analytical frameworks and tools, evaluating policy alternatives, and providing recommendations to Energy Division management, Administrative Law Judges, Commissioners, and other decision-makers.

Incumbent’s work may include:

• Analyzing historical and projected electricity rate and bill trends and the underlying drivers of those trends.
• Evaluating how utility costs, rate structures, electricity usage, and emerging technologies affect different customers and customer groups.
• Developing and assessing policy options to improve electricity affordability and support California’s energy transition.
• Examining whether electric rates appropriately support electrification, efficient electricity use, load flexibility, and investment in distributed energy resources.
• Conducting quantitative analysis of utility filings, customer usage and billing data, cost forecasts, and other energy-sector data.
• Developing analytical frameworks, metrics, and tools to support Commission decision-making on rates and affordability.
• Preparing reports, recommendations, briefings, and other work products for senior CPUC decision-makers.
• Collaborating with other Energy Division teams, utilities, consumer advocates, industry participants, and other state agencies on cross-cutting rate and affordability issues.

Final Filing Date: 10/1/2026