Climate & Procurement Analyst

About the role

The Climate & Procurement Analyst will play a pivotal role in preparing California for a more resilient future. Under general direction of the Project and Program Supervisor, the analyst serves CPUC decision-makers in developing high-level policy and aids in overseeing programs that are developed pursuant to those policies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct policy and quantitative analysis related to climate and impacts on energy infrastructure, risk-based decision-making, coordinate with internal and external subject matter experts, and develop work products that are used to advise key decision-makers such as Commissioners, Judges, and Energy Division management;
• Develop briefing documents, reports, and presentations;
• Support the policy and technical planning and oversight of Climate Adaptation issues to support resilience and reliability for the state's energy infrastructure coordinated with related long-term planning energy proceedings and other state agencies such as coordination with the California Fifth Climate Assessment;
• Support issues related to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) including combined heat and power policies;
• Support research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) programs to support the Commission’s goal for prioritizing innovation investments in climate adaptation as well as other related climate issues;
• Consider diversity, equity, and inclusion in policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and internal processes;
• Provide general support to the Climate and Equity Initiatives (CEI) section including assisting with cross-proceeding work, workshops, stakeholder engagement, developing website content, contract management, and respond to information requests, both internal and external.

Requirements

The analyst must have eligibility to apply. New to state service or need to gain eligibility to these classifications, please click here or 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 or 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.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Skills

Experience related to technical analysis of energy systems and quantitative analysis (provide specific examples);

Experience related to policy analysis and explaining it in written analysis, reports, and presentations (focus on energy and climate desirable);

Experience in project management, particularly with diverse stakeholders and public forums.

Benefits

Salary ranges in this posting exclude the temporary reduction due to the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. For details, visit CalHR’s Personnel Leave Program (PLP) page.

Pay

$7,980.00 - $9,994.00 Effective July 1, 2025, CalHR launched the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 with Pay Differential 386.

Schedule

Hybrid