Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst - JC-435021

Energy Division/Electric Planning and Market Design Branch / Electric Market Design Section

Would you like to contribute to achieving the state’s ambitious and internationally recognized clean energy and environmental goals? Established in 1911, the California Public Utilities Commission is leading California’s efforts to achieve reliable, safe and affordable service, while meeting the California's ambitious climate goals, and the Electric Market Design Section is in search of dynamic, creative team members to assist in implementing critical statewide programs. The Electric Market Design Section values strong communication skills and seek individuals that perform well in team environments. If energy or environmental policy issues are your passion, and you endeavor to contribute to California’s reliable clean energy future, we encourage you to apply for our positions.
 

This position focuses on reliability and markets in the electricity sector. See more at https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/ra/.
 

Under general direction of the Project and Program Supervisor, the analyst will support the Electric Market Design Section in the development of work products that are used to advise and assist high-level decision-makers such as Commissioners, Judges, and Energy Division management. The analyst will work on energy market and reliability projects, which may include resource adequacy compliance and oversight of utility energy procurement activities.
 

The analyst will make recommendations based on independent analysis of regulatory, policy and technical issues. The analyst will develop analysis for and make recommendations regarding the CPUC’s policy-setting rulemakings via a wide range of work products, review and provide feedback on proposed legislative bills, and/or work with a team that oversees implementation of programs that result from these CPUC and legislative processes.
 

The analyst will perform other work as necessary, such as writing and presenting reports, coordinating with other California organizations and agencies (e.g., the California Energy Commission, the California Air Resources Board, California Independent System Operator), and responding to outside inquiries.

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

Minimum Qualifications: Please review the minimum qualifications for the Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst IV position here. 

Application To-Dos: 

1. Create a CalCareers account if you haven't already
2. Take the exam for the classification you're applying for - CalCareers - PURA IV. This will allow you to become “list eligible” to apply for the role
3. Fill out the STD 678 form within your CalCareers application. This is the legal document we will use to review your application
4. Attach your Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) within your CalCareers application.
   1. Describe your energy industry experience managing complex technical projects, providing leadership support to key parts of projects and project teams; establishing schedules and managing production of timely deliverables.
   2. Describe your energy industry experience gathering data and synthesizing information, conducting complex economic, regulatory, and financial analyses; this should include your experience using Excel, Tableau and or software necessary to support the analysis.
   3. Describe your written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting and writing white papers, reports, and memos. Please provide examples.
5. Ensure your SOQ is formatted with the following requirements:
   • Please number your responses in the same order as the questions are listed, 1-3. Do not consolidate your responses.
   • Use 11-point Arial font
   • Single-spaced
   • 2 page limit
   • Submit your application by June 14, 2024 @ 11:59 PM PT

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please reach out to EnergyDivisionRecruiting@cpuc.ca.gov.