Senior Energy Regulatory Analyst - JC-509355

Energy Division/ Building Decarbonization and Gas Policy Branch/ Natural Gas Policy and Reliability Section:

Do you want to develop your knowledge of the energy system and work toward safe, reliable, and affordable energy for Californians? In this senior-level position, you will act as a project manager, conduct independent analyses, and advise high level decision-makers on topics related to the natural gas system. If you are a clear communicator and a pragmatic problem-solver who thrives in a team environment, the Gas Policy and Reliability team could be a good place to take the next step on your career path.

Please note, your STD 678 (application form) will be used to determine your qualifications in order to meet the minimum qualification requirements for the advertised classification(s); resumes are optional. Please clearly describe all of your experience related to public utilities and/or transportation in the areas of economics, finance, or policy in the job description field(s) of your STD 678 form, along with the years and months of service. Failure to do so may result in not qualifying for the minimum qualifications for the advertised classification(s).

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

Working Conditions

Please note: The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) does not participate in the federal E-Verify program. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must also reside in the state of California. The CPUC may consider certain forms of employment sponsorship, including some visa types, on a case-by-case basis in accordance with agency policies and applicable regulations.

This advertisement is listed specifically for Los Angeles (LA, SF, SAC) location.  All identified locations will be considered as one candidate pool to fill one position.

• Sacramento location, please apply to JC# 509344
• San Francisco location, please apply to JC# 509335

Apply to only those location(s) in which you are willing to work.

Note: No preference is given to applicants at any particular location. Please only apply to multiple locations if you are undecided about your preferred location.

This position requires travel.
 

This is a hybrid position that will require the selected candidate to report to their assigned headquarter office a minimum of two (2) days a week. Hybrid positions may be eligible for telework under California Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. In accordance with CPUC Telework Policy, telework arrangements are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time.

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. Click “Apply Now” and it will take you to the exam.  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.
5. Ensure your SOQ is formatted with the following requirements:
   • Use 11-point Arial font
   • Single-spaced
   • 2 page limit
   • Submit your application by March 10, 2026 @ 11:59 PM PT

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