Energy Policy Analyst

California Public Utilities Commission provided pay range

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Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-504144
• Position #(s):
  
  -010
• Working Title:
  
  Energy Policy Analyst
• Classification: PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST III
• Salary: $7,980.00 - $9,994.00
• Effective:
  July 1, 2025
• Pay Differential: PLP 2025 temporarily reduces state employee pay in exchange for leave hours.
• New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider: PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST II (Salary: $7,269.00 - $9,094.00)

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Los Angeles County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Energy Division/ Electric Rates, Customer Generation, and Demand Response Branch/ Demand Response Section:
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is leading the state’s efforts to achieve net zero emissions, electrify buildings and transportation, and encourage deployment of customer-owned distributed energy resources (DERs). The Demand Response Section in the Energy Division of the CPUC is responsible for: developing and supporting innovative policies and initiatives related to demand response and demand flexibility management by customers leveraging device technologies, energy management tools, or behind-the-meter DERs (batteries, EVs, heat pumps, smart devices, etc.)

to change their energy consumption and provide grid services in response to dynamic rates or market signals; overseeing the development of cost‑effective utility and third‑party service provider programs for advanced demand flexibility management and integration with energy and capacity markets; contributing to the evaluation of utility and third‑party portfolios and programs; ensuring that utility and third‑party programs are being administered in accordance with Commission policies;

advancing statewide market transformation goals for electrification and DER adoption to complement evolving grid conditions.

Energy Division’s Demand Response Section is in search of dynamic, creative team members to assist in developing and implementing critical statewide policies to scale demand flexibility to help improve grid reliability, reduce emissions, and reduce electricity costs. The Demand Response Section values strong analytical and communication skills and seeks individuals that perform well in team environments. If energy sustainability is your passion, and you endeavor to contribute to California’s clean energy future, we encourage you to apply for our positions.

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.

Job Description And Duties

Under general direction of the Project and Program Supervisor, the analyst will support the planning, development and implementation, and oversight of demand response and demand flexibility management policies and programs. They will conduct economic, policy and/or technical analyses and research associated with demand response programs, pilots and policies. The analyst will make…