Energy Planning Data Analyst; JC-- Energy Division​/Electric Planning and Market Design

The California Public Utilities Commission is seeking an Energy Planning Data Analyst for a hybrid position in Los Angeles, CA. The role involves providing program oversight and policy analysis to support resource planning efforts related to climate change and renewable energy. Responsibilities include conducting research, developing solutions to analytical problems, and collaborating with stakeholders. The position is permanent and full-time, with a focus on diverse and inclusive team building.
Position: Energy Planning Data Analyst (JC-514590) - Energy Division/ Electric Planning and Market Design[...] Effective July 1, 2025, CalHR launched the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 with Pay Differential 386. PLP 2025 temporarily reduces state employee pay in exchange for leave hours to help address budget shortfalls. Salary ranges in this posting exclude the temporary reduction. For details, visit CalHR’s Personnel Leave Program (PLP) page.New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.# of Positions: 1Work Location:Telework:HybridJob Type:Permanent, Full TimeFinal Filing Date: 4/30/2026Department InformationEnergy Division/ Electric Planning and Market Design Branch/ Integrated Resource Planning - Procurement and Oversight Section:We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to join our team. Please visit Energy Division's recruitment page located here: Energy-Division-Recruiting for further job opportunities.Job Description and DutiesAre 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 an 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 regard 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.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). 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 RequirementsPrepare and submit a response for each question below. The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate how your…