Distributed Generation Data Analyst - JC-523838

Energy Division/ Customer Generation, and Demand Response Branch/ Customer Generation Section:

How would you like to use your data analytics skills in helping California state government? The future happens first in California, so we need state of the art analytics and data tools to plan for a complicated and dynamic energy system and embrace cleaner, more reliable and affordable ways to grow our economy and protect our citizens. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) manages the DGStats platform - a well-known California and repository of distributed generation interconnection, locational, and technical data. DGStats is regularly used by the Legislature, California Energy Commission (CEC) demand forecasting staff, academia, journalists, market suppliers, utilities, and others for critical policy purposes.

Under the general direction of the Program and Project Supervisor and as part of a team, the analyst will work on both policy development as well as program implementation, and collaborate with other Energy Division groups to ensure consistency and coordination across programs and policy. The analyst will conduct original research on highly complex and technical problems; will take lead responsibility in managing work products; organize stakeholder meetings and workshops; summarize positions on policy proposals; assist Administrative Law Judges with developing a record and drafting proceeding documents; and conduct legislative analysis on proposed bills.

The analyst will lead the development, maintenance, and administrative oversight of DGStats, which will help support the CPUC’s priority of promoting energy affordability and clean energy access. The PURA III will bring experience in project management, data management, and policy. Their duties will include the following:

• Refine the vision and direction for the platform.
• Ensure the data on the website is high-quality, comprehensive, and meets users’ needs.
• Scope and implement improvements and upgrades to the website, distributed generation-related datasets, and IOU interconnection applications; conduct an initial prioritization analysis to determine the order for implementation of the improvement ideas.
• Manage outgoing and incoming data requests.
• Manage the technical vendor and collaboratively identify cost-effective solutions.
• Hold investor-owned utilities and the vendor accountable to implementing fixes and improvements.
• Participate in policy discussions and proceedings involving DGStats, DER data, data privacy/security, and/or interconnections.

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 San Francisco (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# 523897 
• Sacramento location, please apply to JC# 523893

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

This position require travel.

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 July 21, 2026 @ 11:59 PM PT

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