Energy Planning Data Analyst - JC-514582

Energy Division/ Electric Planning and Market Design Branch/ Integrated Resource Planning - Procurement and Oversight Section:

Are you looking to make a difference and join a highly motivated team working on issues such as climate change, renewable energy, and energy efficiency optimization? If so, we are looking for you! The Integrated Resource Planning Team is seeking a Energy Planning Data Analyst to provide program oversight and policy/technical analysis to support the state’s resource and infrastructure planning efforts, including providing a team lead role in the Integrated Resource Planning process. This is a position where you will be contributing to solving some of the most important challenges facing California in regards to climate change and energy planning. Due to the complexity, statewide impact, monetary scope, and level of policy development involved, projects assigned to this position will be subject to close attention from Commissioners, Administrative Law Judges, and executive management. This may also include interaction with the media, the Legislature, and other agencies.

Under general direction of the Project and Program Supervisor, the Energy Planning Data Analyst will advise and assist high-level decision-makers such as Commissioners, Judges, and Energy Division management. The Analyst may act as a team leader and will prepare written reports and analyses on economic, policy and/or technical issues related to the state's integrated resource planning programs.

Specifically, the Energy Planning Data Analyst's duties and responsibilities may include:

• Conduct research and technical analyses on complex energy policy and energy market issues with moderate direction.
• Develop creative solutions to complex analytical problems while taking into consideration the market and policy implications.
• Work to develop and refine parts of a complex regulatory proceeding in a team environment.
• Represent the Energy Division and/or the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) in various high-profile settings. Collaborate with other state agencies and stakeholders to help achieve statewide clean energy goals.
• Organize and facilitate workshops and/or stakeholder meetings. Prepare workshop reports, as needed.
• Assist Commissioners, their advisors, management and other decision-makers regarding issues in the assigned areas.
• Review and prepare comments on pending legislation and respond to inquiries from the public and legislative staff.

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 Sacramento (LA, SF, SAC) location.  All identified locations will be considered as one candidate pool to fill one position.

• Los Angeles location, please apply to JC# 514590 
• San Francisco location, please apply to JC# 514542

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 III 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 April 30, 2026 @ 11:59 PM PT

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