Senior Pricing Analyst - JC-429300

Energy Division/ Electric Rates, Customer Generation, and Demand Response Branch/ Electric Rates Section:

Under general direction of the Program and Project Supervisor (PPS) of the Electric Rates Section of the Customer Generation, Demand Response and Electric Rates Branch of the Energy Division, the incumbent will serve as a senior pricing analyst and strategist in retail electricity rates programs, policies and demand flexibility frameworks. In this advisory role, the incumbent will be responsible for performing complex economic analysis, data management, technical research and program implementation in retail electricity rate design strategy to promote electrification, decarbonization, grid reliability, and customer equity. Specifically, the incumbent will manage independent and team projects involving rate forecasting and bill impact analyses, as well as complex rulemaking and ratesetting proceedings implementing dynamic pricing structures and evaluating distributed energy resource (DER) compensation schemes. These responsibilities will include evaluating pricing, policy and program design alternatives, crafting recommendations, and delivering written and verbal briefings to Energy Division management, Administrative Law Judges (ALJ), Commissioners, Legislators, and other key decision-makers. Other responsibilities will involve the management and coordination of multidisciplinary teams and diverse stakeholders, including regulated utilities, program administrators, parties, market actors, the California Air Resources Board and the California Energy Commission.

Some travel is required both in-state and out-of-state, particularly to Sacramento and Folsom, and to attend conferences both in California and in other states.

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 IV 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. 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. 

a. Answer the following prompts: 

• Describe your ability to manage complex projects involving technical policy research and analysis.
• Describe your quantitative reasoning, spreadsheet skills, and the ability to effectively interpret and analyze data and modeling results. 
• Describe your written and verbal communications skills, including your ability to effectively lead briefings of decision-makers, and to facilitate large stakeholder meetings and workshops.

b. Ensure your SOQ is formatted with the following requirements: 

• Include the questions in your response
• Use 11-point Arial font
• Single spaced
• 2 page limit
• Submit your application by May 7, 2024 @ 11:59 PM PT.

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