Energy Planning Data Analyst

The California Public Utilities Commission is hiring a full-time Energy Planning Data Analyst in Los Angeles, CA. This position involves working on climate change and renewable energy issues within the Energy Division. The job offers a hybrid telework option, promoting diversity and inclusion in its hiring practices. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements, and the role includes a salary range of $7,980.00 to $9,994.00.
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Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-514590
Position #(s):
680-323-4611-005
Working Title:
Energy Planning Data Analyst
Classification:
PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST III
$7,980.00 - $9,994.00


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:


1


Work Location:
Los Angeles County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
Energy Division/
Electric Planning and Market Design Branch/ Integrated Resource Planning - Procurement and Oversight Section
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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.


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Department Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov


Job Description And Duties
Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility. If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to this classification, please Click here to open the examination bulletin and follow the instructions on “How to apply”.
For this classification, applicants with disabilities may gain eligibility through the Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP), an alternative to the standard testing process. Click here to open the examination bulletin. Applicants may choose to apply through either the Standard or LEAP process.


The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please be sure to follow all instructions for each process.


Virtual interviews via web portals or phone may be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager – standard in-person interviews will still be offered if conditions permit.


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,