Energy Planning Data Analyst

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Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-

Position #(s):

Working Title:
Energy Planning Data Analyst
Classification:
PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST III

$7, $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:
2

Work Location:
Sacramento 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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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".

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, policy and/or technical issues related to the state's integrated resource planning programs.

Specifically, the Energy Planning Data Analyst's duties and responsibilities may include:

• Conduct research and technical analyses on complex energy policy and energy market issues with moderate direction.
• Develop creative solutions to complex analytical problems while taking into consideration the market and policy implications.
• Work to develop and refine parts of a complex regulatory proceeding in a team environment.
• Represent the Energy Division and/or the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) in various high-profile settings. Collaborate with other state agencies and stakeholders to help achieve statewide clean energy goals.
• Organize and facilitate workshops and/or stakeholder meetings. Prepare workshop reports, as needed.
• Assist Commissioners, their advisors, management and other decision-makers regarding issues in the assigned areas.
• Review and prepare comments on pending legislation and respond to inquiries from the public and legislative staff.

Please note, your STD 678 (application form) will be used to determine your qualifications in order to meet the minimum qualification requirements for the advertised classification(s); resumes are optional. Please clearly describe all of your experience related to public utilities and/or transportation 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. Failure to do so may result in not qualifying for the minimum qualifications for the advertised classification(s).

You will find additional information about the job in the
Duty Statement
.

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 write your SOQ to address the following three questions:

• Describe your experience gathering data and synthesizing information; and conducting analyses.
• Describe your experience managing policy or energy projects, providing leadership support to key parts of projects and project teams; establishing schedules and managing production of timely deliverables.
• Describe your written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting and writing white papers, reports, and memos.

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

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