Senior Transmission Planning & Policy Analyst

California Public Utilities Commission; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 9,600 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Public Utilities Commission's Public Advocates Office seeks a Senior Transmission Planning & Policy Analyst to advance ratepayer interests in electricity transmission planning and related policies.

Under supervision, you will conduct economic and policy analyses, model grid investments, and contribute to proceedings that shape affordable, safe and reliable electric service for California customers.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting economic, quantitative, financial and/or policy research and analyses.
• Experience organizing and coordinating projects and managing junior team members.
• Experience communicating complex concepts in written and verbal form, including testimony and reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical work for electricity grid planning and policy in the Public Advocates Office.
• Model transmission and analyze the economics of grid infrastructure investments.
• Support rate design proceedings and other regulatory activities.

Job description

Working Title: Senior Transmission Planning & Policy 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: 1

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

Public Advocates Office/ Energy Infrastructure/ Transmission Planning & Policy:

The Public Advocate’s Office is the independent consumer advocate at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). The Public Advocate’s Office's mandate is to obtain the lowest possible rates for utility services consistent with reliable and safe service levels and the state’s environmental goals.

The Public Advocate's Office represents residential and small business ratepayer interests in Commission policy-making proceedings and processes (e.g. workshops, rulemakings, investigations, utility applications, hearings, advice letters, committee and stakeholder meetings, and other forums). These proceedings and processes set rates, rules, policies, and regulations.

Join the Public Advocates Office, a leading voice for utility consumers.

Apply your leadership, technical, and analytical skills to support Californian ratepayers. Help advocate to ensure that electric customers receive affordable, safe and reliable service.

We are looking for candidates with the initiative and desire to make a difference advocating for the interests of California ratepayers regarding electricity transmission planning and infrastructure. Please join our team!

Please visit www.publicadvocates.cpuc.ca.gov for more information on the Public Advocates Office.

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

Job Description And Duties

Under the general direction of the Program and Project Supervisor in the Transmission Planning and Policy Section of the Energy Infrastructure Branch, the Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst (PURA) V will perform a wide variety of analytical and consumer advocacy assignments related to planning for the electricity grid, large-load/data center interconnection, grid enhancing technologies, analyzing the economics governing grid infrastructure investment, modeling transmission, electric safety, general rate case proceedings, and perform other related work in economic and policy analysis.

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.

Please write your SOQ to address the following three questions:

• Describe your experience conducting economic, quantitative, financial and/or policy research and analyses, including planning the research, identifying data needs, using spreadsheets and analytical tools, and developing conclusions and recommendations.
• Describe your experience organizing and coordinating projects and working collaboratively with team members and managing junior team members.
• Describe your experience communicating complex concepts in written and verbal form, including preparing testimony, reports, memos, and/or making presentations.

Final Filing Date: 10/5/2026

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see "Special Requirements" for instructions.