Job Description

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 these classifications, please click  PURA V or  PURA IV 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. 

The Energy Division is seeking an experienced senior-level analyst to oversee the implementation of the Commission’s data access policies. Customer energy usage data, and access to that data by non-utility entities, is a growing issue that impacts several programs and initiatives that the Commission oversees. This is a high visibility position that will require briefing Commissioners and advisors and working closely with other Energy Division staff, interested parties and consultants, if hired for technical support.

Under the general direction of the program and project supervisor, the individual filling this PURA V position will support Commission policies concerning non-utility access to customer energy usage data and other personally identifiable information. Specifically, the incumbent will be the lead analyst to resolve customer data privacy and access issues. This includes oversight of utility provision of customer data/information to third parties who seek such information either for individual customers or in aggregate. These third parties include government agencies, academic institutions, Community Choice Aggregators (CCAs) and entities that are known as ‘distributed energy resources” or “DER” providers who need the data to implement customer demand-side programs.

The incumbent would also be responsible for overseeing utility data access mechanisms or portals for third parties to ensure that they are operating as intended. To the extent the Commission modifies its data access policies, the incumbent would be the lead analyst for those efforts. The incumbent may also be responsible for representing the Division in California Independent System Operator or California Energy Commission stakeholder processes where customer usage data is a relevant issue. The incumbent could also serve as a resource on other data issues such as improving standardization and efficiency in Energy Division’s processes of collecting, storing and displaying data it receives from the utilities. The incumbent may also assist with developing processes and policy recommendations related to data access and data sharing as it relates to the Concurrent Application System (CAS), which is currently being developed by Energy Division staff to comply with the requirements of Senate Bill (SB) 1208 (2022).

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).

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Working Conditions

This advertisement is listed specifically for Los Angeles (LA, SF, SAC) location.  All identified locations will be considered as one candidate pool to fill one position.

• Sacramento location, please apply to JC# 463917
• San Francisco location, please apply to JC# 463862

Apply to only those location(s) in which you are willing to work.

This position requrires travel. 

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.

Positions at the CPUC may be eligible for telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, and subject to meeting the telework eligibility criteria.  Telework Policy CalHR

Special Requirements

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

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.
Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at

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. 

Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Experience developing and making recommendations for adjustments to policy, programs, and/or processes to ensure goals of project, organization, and/or government are met, including initial identification of barriers through outreach and engagement to customers and stakeholder groups.
• Proven track record of setting milestones and meeting deadlines under limited supervision.
• Knowledge of the energy industry, especially distributed energy resources, retail energy markets, and data access policies in California and elsewhere.

Benefits

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 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.
• Other - Prepare and submit a narrative description of how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position. The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate your qualifications. 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.
• Other - Prepare and submit a narrative description of how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position. The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate your qualifications. 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.

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