Senior Energy Policy & Planning Analyst - JC-457498

Energy Division / Electric Planning & Market Design Branch/ Integrated Resource Planning - Transmission & Interconnection Section:

The Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) group is in search of dynamic, creative team members to support the state's resource and infrastructure planning efforts. The section values strong analytical, policy, and communication skills and seeks individuals that have experience and interest in decarbonization problem solving. If energy or environmental sustainability is your passion, and you endeavor to contribute to California's clean energy future, we encourage you to apply for our positions.

Under general direction of the Project and Program Supervisor, the Senior Energy Policy & Planning Analyst will support the IRP group in the development of work products that are used to advise and assist high-level decision-makers such as Commissioners, Judges, and Energy Division management. The Senior Energy Policy & Planning Analyst will contribute to projects related to integrated resource planning, resource procurement, transmission planning, and transmission and interconnection development issues. Specifically, the Senior Energy Policy & Planning Analyst's duties and responsibilities may include:

• Conduct research and technical analysis on complex energy policy and energy market issues with moderate direction
• Work to develop and refine parts of a complex regulatory proceeding in a team environment
• Develop creative solutions to electric sector planning and procurement problems, while taking into consideration the market and policy implications
• Contribute to the inputs, methodology, and analysis of results of energy modeling
• Manage a contract with consultants that provide technical support to the IRP process
• Coordinate with analysts in other Energy Division sections and branches on policy, generation, and transmission -related issues
• Represent the Division in various high-profile settings
• 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
• Organize and facilitate workshops and/or stakeholder meetings 
• Review and provide feedback on proposed legislative bills and respond to inquiries from the public and legislative staff Some of the projects the IRP group is working on include:
• 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
• 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
• Developing the business and regulatory case for new energy projects and infrastructure (transmission lines, storage, generation)
• Assessing the role of the current fossil-fueled generation fleet in achieving the state's GHG reduction goals
• Refining planning and procurement processes and tools to adapt to the ever-growing need to procure new clean electricity resource infrastructure

Funding for this position expires on 6/30/2025. This is a limited-term position that may become permanent based upon funding.

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

Minimum Qualifications: Please review the minimum qualifications for the Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst V position here. 

Application To-Dos: 

1. Create a CalCareers account if you haven't already
2. Take the exam for the classification you're applying for - CalCareers. Click “Apply Now” and it will take you to the exam.  This will allow you to become “list eligible” to apply for the role
3. Fill out the STD 678 form within your CalCareers application. This is the legal document we will use to review your application
4. Attach your Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) within your CalCareers application.
5. Ensure your SOQ is formatted with the following requirements:
   • Use 11-point Arial font
   • Single-spaced
   • 2 page limit
   • Submit your application by December 1, 2024 @ 11:59 PM PT

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please reach out to EnergyDivisionRecruiting@cpuc.ca.gov.