PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST V

Interested in helping California achieve its energy and climate goals? The Demand Response section is in search of creative, dynamic, independent and critical thinking team members who enjoy problem solving, strive to learn, and consistently aim to develop new skills. This section values quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, strong communication and a collaborative spirit. If decarbonization, clean energy and environmental sustainability is your passion, you’re not afraid of challenges and you’d like to work in the best policy shops in the country, we encourage you to apply for our positions.

The Demand Response Team is responsible for developing and supporting policies and initiatives related to demand response and demand flexibility. We develop policies and initiatives that leverage automation technologies, energy management tools, or behind-the-meter Distributed Energy Resources (DER)s to change customers’ energy consumption in response to dynamic rates, market price signals or grid emergency conditions. We oversee the development of cost-effective utility and third-party portfolios and demand response programs and integration of customer resources with energy and capacity markets.

Demand response programs and policies are undergoing significant changes as California grid needs continue to evolve. The changing energy landscape for demand response is creating new, exciting challenges that will be rewarding to solve. This is a high visibility position that will require briefing Commissioners and advisors and working closely with Administrative Law Judges, interested parties and consultants hired for technical support.

Under the general direction of the program and project supervisor, the individual filling this PURA V position will support new workstreams necessary to expand the use of demand response to meet California reliability needs, with a particular emphasis on dispatch and valuation of customer sited flexible resources, including energy storage and EVs. The incumbent will be a senior lead analyst who will conduct highly complex economic, policy and/or technical analyses and research associated with demand response and demand flexibility programs, pilots and policies. Policy areas that the incumbent could be responsible for overseeing are: California Independent System Operator (CAISO) market integration and operational issues, coordination with Resource Adequacy policies, coordination with the California Energy Commission (CEC), and coordination with Commission retail rate reform efforts. The incumbent may also be responsible for representing the Division in CAISO or CEC stakeholder processes as well as leading coordination/problem solving efforts with staff from those agencies.

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) 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).

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 largely from home or in an approved alternate work location or work primarily or entirely in a CPUC office. In all cases, though, occasional in-person attendance will be required for onboarding and orientation, certain trainings, team building activities, and collaborative meetings, as specified by management. All State employees must reside in California.

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.

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Sacramento location, please apply to JC# 446987

Energy Division/Electric Rates, Customer Generation, Demand Response

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 researching and analyzing complex energy policy issues, focused on the electricity system.
• Describe your experience facilitating workshops or working groups with diverse stakeholders or participating in such forums representing a stakeholder.
• Describe your experience managing multiple assignments or projects including time and resource management, communication and collaboration strategies and prioritization.

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: 9/1/2024

Who May Apply

How To Apply

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• 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.