PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST III
State of California - San Francisco, CA
posted 21 days ago
About the position
Are you ready to take on a leadership role in shaping California's clean energy policies and programs? As an Energy Policy Analyst with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), you will be at the forefront of innovative solutions that drive California's transition to a sustainable, safe, and equitable energy future. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply your analytical, economic, and policy expertise to some of the state's most pressing energy challenges. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams and high-level decision-makers, you will play a pivotal role in crafting policies and programs that impact millions of Californians, ensuring safety, equity, and environmental responsibility are at the core of our energy system.
Responsibilities
- Lead or contribute to complex research, economic, and policy analyses to inform the development of energy policies and programs.
- Provide technical support to Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) and Commissioners by preparing briefings, policy research, and alternate decision drafts.
- Represent the Energy Division and CPUC in high-profile settings, collaborating with state agencies, stakeholders, and the public to advance statewide clean energy goals.
- Organize and facilitate workshops and stakeholder meetings, preparing comprehensive reports to summarize findings and recommendations.
- Analyze procedural filings, legislation, and stakeholder input to inform and refine energy policies.
- Prepare scopes of work, oversee consultant activities, and manage contracts to support the implementation of energy programs.
- Provide insights on pending legislation and respond to inquiries from legislators, public agencies, and the community.
Requirements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex energy policy and technical challenges.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to effectively present findings and recommendations to decision-makers and diverse audiences.
- A collaborative mindset, with experience working across teams and engaging with external stakeholders.
- Knowledge of trends, regulations, and issues in public utilities and transportation, with an understanding of how these intersect with clean energy initiatives.
- A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring policies and programs address environmental and social justice considerations.
- Proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel and familiarity with data analysis, modeling, or visualization tools.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including team members, other agencies, or the public.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering practical, actionable results.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Experience with data collection, analysis, and visualization to support policy or program evaluations.
- Familiarity with other tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Google Sheets.
