Energy Policy Analyst (Remote)

The State of California is hiring a Senior Energy Policy & Planning Analyst for the Public Utilities Commission. This remote position involves supporting integrated resource planning, conducting research on energy policy, managing consultant contracts, and coordinating with various stakeholders. Responsibilities include developing solutions for electric sector planning, assessing renewable procurement needs, and refining regulatory processes to meet clean energy goals.
Senior Energy Policy & Planning Analyst
Public Utilities Commission
JC-473992 - Senior Energy Policy & Planning Analyst
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Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off
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.

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.
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: 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.
Please note, your STD 678 (application form), not your resume, 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 energy 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. CLICK HERE to share with the California Public Utilities Commission how you first learned about this position, this will assist us in our recruitment efforts.
may be extended up to 24 months or may become permanent.
may be extended up to 24 months or may become permanent.
CPUC encourages a hybrid workplace model that is designed to accommodate the full range of workplace preferences, to the extent that individual job duties allow. For most Energy Division positions, staff can opt to work a significant portion of their time from home or in an approved alternate work location or work primarily or entirely in a CPUC office. In all cases, in-person attendance will be required for onboarding and orientation, certain trainings, team building activities, and collaborative meetings, as specified by management. This position requires travel.

Positions at the CPUC may be eligible for telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, andsubject to meeting the telework eligibility criteria.Telework Policy CalHR
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Energy Division/Electric Planning & Market Design/ Integrated Resource Planning:

Would you like to contribute to achieving the state's ambitious and internationally recognized clean energy and environmental goals? 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. The Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) group's Planning & Modeling section is in search of dynamic, creative 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. If energy or environmental sustainability is your passion, and you endeavor to contribute to California's clean energy future, we encourage you to apply for our positions.
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.

The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position. Applicants who do not submit a completed SOQ and writing that exceeds the page limit will not be considered or scored. 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
Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

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.
Employment information on the STD 678 state application MUST be complete with dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. 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 When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Public Utilities Commission N/A Attn: Human Resources Division 505 Van Ness Ave, Room 3008 San Francisco , CA 94102 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Public Utilities Commission N/A Human Resources Division 505 Van Ness Ave, Room 3008 San Francisco , CA 94102 Monday to Friday Except Holidays. 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. 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 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.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. 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 When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Public Utilities Commission N/A Attn: Human Resources Division 505 Van Ness Ave, Room 3008 San Francisco , CA 94102 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Public Utilities Commission N/A Human Resources Division 505 Van Ness Ave, Room 3008 San Francisco , CA 94102 Monday to Friday Except Holidays. 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. 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 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.
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Technical skills or experience related to electricity resource planning, modeling, energy policy, electricity markets, or infrastructure investment.
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
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You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.
You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.
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