Senior Energy Policy & Planning Analyst (JC-492007) -Energy Division/ Electric Planning & Market Design/ Integrated Resource Planning

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-492007

Position #(s):

680-323-4616-XXX

Working Title:

Senior Energy Policy & Planning Analyst

Classification:

PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST V

$9,631.00 - $12,054.00

• New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

Energy Division/ Electric Planning & Market Design/ Integrated Resource Planning:

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is leading California's efforts to achieve a 100 percent clean energy future by 2045. The Electric Planning & Market Design branch of the CPUC's Energy Division develops and oversees programs and policies to ensure that existing and new electricity resources are available to meet the State electric grid's reliability needs.

Please visit Energy Division's recruitment page located here: Energy-Division-Recruiting for further job opportunities.

Job Description and Duties

The Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) group's Planning & Modeling section is in search of Senior Analyst to provide program oversight and policy/technical analysis to support the state’s electricity resource planning efforts to implement key state policy goals.

Under the general direction of the Project and Program Supervisor, the Senior Energy Policy & Planning Analyst will support the IRP Planning & Modeling 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 Senior Analyst may act as a team leader and project coordinator 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 Senior Energy Policy & Planning Analyst's duties and responsibilities may include:

• Conduct research and technical analysis on complex energy policy and energy market issues.
• Work to develop and refine parts of a complex regulatory proceeding in a team environment.
• Develop creative solutions to electric sector planning and procurement problems, while taking into consideration the market and policy implications.
• Contribute to the inputs, methodology, and analysis of results of energy modeling.
• Manage a contract with consultants that provide technical support to the IRP process.
• Coordinate with analysts in other Energy Division sections and branches on policy and energy planning-related issues.
• Represent the Division in various high-profile settings.
• Collaborate with other state organizations and agencies e.g., California Independent System Operator (CAISO) and California Energy Commission (CEC) to help achieve statewide clean energy goals.
• Organize and facilitate workshops and/or stakeholder meetings.
• Review and provide feedback on proposed legislative bills and respond to inquiries from the public and legislative staff.

Some of the projects the IRP group is working on include:

• Exploring the feasibility and cost of pathways to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the near to long term (e.g., through 2050) for the electric sector.
• Evaluating the level of renewable procurement needed to achieve the state's GHG-reduction goals and ensure it is being procured by electric utilities and other load serving entities.
• Developing the business and regulatory case for new energy projects and infrastructure (transmission lines, storage, generation).
• Assessing the role of the current fossil-fueled generation fleet in achieving the state's GHG reduction goals.
• Refining planning and procurement processes and tools to adapt to the ever-growing need to procure new clean electricity resource infrastructure.

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). 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.

Special Requirements

Prepare and submit a response for each question below. The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position. Refer to the job description and duties, and duty statement to prepare your response. Applicants who do not submit a completed SOQ and writing that exceeds the page limit will not be considered or scored. All information in the SOQ is subject to verification. The SOQ must be no smaller than 11-point Arial font, single-spaced, and no more than two pages.

Please write your SOQ to address the following three questions:

• Describe your experience and ability managing complex technical projects, providing leadership support to key parts of projects and project teams, and establishing schedules and managing production of timely deliverables.
• Describe your experience and ability gathering data and synthesizing information; and conducting complex policy, regulatory, economic, and/or financial analyses.
• Describe your written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting, briefing decisionmakers, and writing white papers, reports, and memos.

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.jobs.ca.gov

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required prior to appointment.
• Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency by the application deadline.
• Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org
• Employment information on the STD 678 state application MUST be complete with dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors.
• Resumes, or referring to resumes, will not be accepted in place of the completed STD 678.
• Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 will not be considered.
• Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

Application Instructions

• Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.

Final Filing Date: 10/1/2025

Who May Apply

• Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available).
• Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
• Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

• Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting.
• Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see “Special Requirements” for instructions.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.