Energy Planning and Procurement Analyst (JC-49696) - Energy Division/ Electric Planning and Market Design Branch/ Integrated Resource Planning Section

Overview

Lead IRP projects, analyze energy policy, oversee procurement and stakeholder coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• energy modeling
• project management
• policy analysis
• stakeholder workshops
• procurement tools
• contract management

Tasks

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. Under the direction of the Project and Program Supervisor, the 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 project coordinator and will prepare written reports and analyses on economic, policy and/or technical issues related to the state's integrated resource planning programs. The Analyst will make recommendations based on independent analysis of regulatory, policy and technical issues. The Analyst will develop analysis for and make recommendations regarding the California Public Utility Commission’s policy-setting rulemakings via a wide range of work products, review and provide feedback on proposed legislative bills, and/or oversee implementation of programs that result from these CPUC and legislative processes. The Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) Section is seeking a Senior Planning 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 IRP process. -Review and provide feedback on proposed legislative bills and respond to inquiries from the public and legislative staff. -Assessing the role of the current fossil-fueled generation fleet in achieving the state's GHG reduction goals. -Describe your experience and ability managing complex technical projects, providing leadership support to key parts of projects and project teams, and establishing schedules and managing production of timely deliverables. -Collaborate with other state organizations and agencies e.g., California Independent System Operator (CAISO) and California Energy Commission (CEC) to help achieve statewide clean energy goals. -Manage a contract with consultants that provide technical support to the IRP process. -Refining planning and procurement processes and tools to adapt to the ever-growing need to procure new clean electricity resource infrastructure. -Develop creative solutions to electric sector planning and procurement problems, while taking into consideration the market and policy implications. -Conduct research and technical analysis on complex energy policy and energy market issues. -Represent the Division in various high-profile settings. -Work to develop and refine parts of a complex regulatory proceeding in a team environment. -Contribute to the inputs, methodology, and analysis of results of energy modeling. -Organize and facilitate workshops and/or stakeholder meetings. -Coordinate with analysts in other Energy Division sections and branches on policy and energy planning-related issues. -Exploring the feasibility and cost of pathways to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the near to long term (e.g., through 2050) for the electric sector. -Developing the business and regulatory case for new energy projects and infrastructure (transmission lines, storage, generation). -Evaluating the level of renewable procurement needed to achieve the state's GHG-reduction goals and ensure it is being procured by electric utilities and other load serving entities.

Requirements

• data analysis
• policy analysis
• std 678
• eligibility
• transcripts
• application

What You Bring

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. -Describe your experience and ability gathering data and synthesizing information; and conducting complex policy, regulatory, economic, and/or financial analyses. -Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. -Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 will not be considered. -Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). -Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). -Resumes, or referring to resumes, will not be accepted in place of the completed STD 678. -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. -Employment information on the STD 678 state application MUST be complete with dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. -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. -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. -Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.

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Benefits

$9,631.00 - $12,054.00 Permanent, Full Time -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.

About California Public Utilities Commission

-Ensures fair pricing and environmental stewardship for essential utility services in California. -Regulates critical sectors including energy, water, telecommunications, and transportation across the state. -Manages California's vast energy grid and promotes renewable energy initiatives. -Monitors and enforces utility rates, consumer protections, and safety regulations, benefiting millions of Californians. -Involved in key initiatives to improve grid reliability and reduce environmental impact through sustainable policies. -Collaborates with local, state, and federal agencies to address urgent issues like wildfire prevention and water scarcity. -Oversees projects shaping the future of California’s transportation systems, including electric vehicle infrastructure. -Driving significant regulatory changes to transition the state toward a cleaner, greener future.

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