Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst V

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The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Job Code #: JC-504325
Position #(s): -024
-023
Working Title: Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst V
Classification: PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST V
$9,631.00 - $12,054.00
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: 2
Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Public Advocates Office/ Electricity Planning & Policy/ Resource Planning Section
The Public Advocate's Office is the independent consumer advocate at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). Its mandate is to obtain the lowest possible rates for utility services consistent with reliable and safe service levels and the state’s environmental goals. The Office represents residential and small business ratepayer interests in Commission policy-making proceedings and processes (e.g. workshops, rule makings, investigations, utility applications, hearings, advice letters, committee and stakeholder meetings).

The Electricity Planning and Policy (EPP) Branch within the Public Advocates Office seeks a Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst V for its Resource Planning team. Under general direction of the Program and Project Supervisor of the Resource Planning Section, the incumbent will conduct complex technical, economic, quantitative, and policy research and analysis in public utility regulation, recommend alternative solutions, evaluate program aspects, and independently develop written reports, memoranda, sworn testimony, and comments in CPUC proceedings.

The role includes serving as an expert witness, making formal presentations, and advising CPUC management and staff. The incumbent will lead projects with multidisciplinary teams and work on regulatory issues related to advocacy, resource adequacy, regionalization, integrated resource planning, power charge indifference adjustment, direct access, conventional and renewable energy, energy markets, and research.

Applicants must submit a written Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) addressing the following questions:
1) Describe your experience in conducting the most complex technical, economic, financial, and/or policy analysis.
2) Describe your experience in leading, planning, organizing, and coordinating projects and project teams.
3) Describe your experience in testifying as an expert witness in formal CPUC proceedings or comparable experience. The SOQ must be no smaller than 11-point Arial font, single‑spaced, no more than two pages, and not exceed the page limit. All information in the SOQ is subject to verification.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date: 2/12/2026. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

• State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (Electronic or hard copy)
• Resume (required)
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) (required)

Foreign education must be verified prior to appointment. If using education to meet minimum qualifications, submit a copy of your transcript or diploma with the application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 will not be considered.