Energy Pricing Analyst

About the role

The Energy Pricing Analyst position is an exciting opportunity in California energy policy and electric industry pricing strategy. This role will be required to staff complex ratesetting and policy proceedings, projects and programs for designing and implementing electric rate structures that promote electrification, decarbonization, and customer equity, including the prudent interconnection of data centers. In addition, this position will entail advisory support of management, Administrative Law Judges, Commissioners, and other key decision-makers. The successful candidate will embrace the tightrope act of developing advanced rates that incentivize more efficient grid utilization, continued clean energy development and aggressive customer protections amid the pressures of rapid technological innovation.

Responsibilities

• Staff complex ratesetting and policy proceedings, projects and programs for designing and implementing electric rate structures
• Support management, Administrative Law Judges, Commissioners, and other key decision-makers through advisory work
• Develop advanced rates that incentivize efficient grid utilization, continued clean energy development, and customer protections

Qualifications

Classification: PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST III

Work Location: San Francisco County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

# of Positions: 1

Pay

$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.

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 number your responses in the same order as the questions are listed, 1-3. Do not consolidate your responses.

• Describe your experience working independently and with large interdisciplinary teams involving the development of analytical work products under tight deadlines.
• Describe your quantitative reasoning ability, spreadsheet and modeling skills, and ability to effectively interpret data to formulate conclusions and recommendations.
• Describe your experience preparing written briefings, reports, recommendations, or other materials on technical subject matter based on analysis and research. Include the purpose of the work, your role, the intended audience, and outcome.

For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ, please see the Work4CA guide.

Required Application Documents:

• 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 - (SOQ) is required. Please see "Special Requirements" for instructions.

Final Filing Date: 8/17/2026

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). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

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. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

Address for Mailing Application Packages: Public Utilities Commission, Human Resources Division, 505 Van Ness Ave, Room 3008, San Francisco, CA 94102

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages: Public Utilities Commission, Human Resources Division, 505 Van Ness Ave, Room 3008, San Francisco, CA 94102, Monday - Friday Except Holidays, 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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.

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.

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.