Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst V (JC-504325) - Public Advocates Office/ Electricity Planning & Policy/ Resource Planning Section jobs in United States
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California Public Utilities Commission · 1 week ago

Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst V (JC-504325) - Public Advocates Office/ Electricity Planning & Policy/ Resource Planning Section

The California Public Utilities Commission is seeking a Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst V to join its Public Advocates Office focused on Electricity Planning and Policy. The role involves conducting complex technical and policy research, evaluating program impacts, and representing the office in regulatory forums while leading multidisciplinary teams.

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Responsibilities

Conduct complex and varied technical, economic, quantitative, and policy research and analyses in public utility regulation pertaining to a broad range of issues and recommend alternative solutions
Evaluate various program aspects, including ratepayer impacts; program budget and expenditures; cost tests and forecasts, including models and inputs; regulatory priorities; and interaction with State and federal law
Independently develop written reports, memoranda, sworn testimony, and comments in CPUC proceedings
Serve as an expert witness for the Public Advocates Office on the results of completed studies and analyses
Make formal presentations and advocate on behalf of the Public Advocates Office
Advise CPUC management, staff, and others
Represent the Public Advocates Office in CPUC meetings, workshops, and other regulatory forums
Serve as a project leader working with multi-disciplinary teams of analysts, engineers, lawyers, and, at times, student interns
Work on a broad range of regulatory issues pertaining to Public Advocates Office’s advocacy, resource adequacy; Regionalization and PATHWAYS; integrated resource planning; power charge indifference adjustment; direct access; conventional and renewable energy; energy resource cost recovery; energy markets; energy research; and related issues

Qualification

Technical analysisEconomic analysisPolicy analysisExpert witness testimonyProject leadershipFormal presentationsTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Experience in conducting the most complex technical, economic, financial, and/or policy analysis
Experience in leading, planning, organizing, and coordinating projects and project teams
Ability to work well in a team environment and establish and maintain cooperative and positive working relationships with others
Experience in testifying as an expert witness in formal CPUC proceedings or comparable experience
Ability to make presentations before decision-makers, defend controversial positions, and articulate recommendations in a diplomatic and persuasive manner
A completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678
A current resume
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) addressing specific questions outlined in the job description
Submission of a copy of your transcript or diploma if using education to meet minimum qualifications
Verification of United States course/degree equivalency for foreign degrees/transcripts
Completion of the STD 678 state application with dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors

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California Public Utilities Commission

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