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Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst IV

California Public Utilities Commission

San Francisco, CA · Posted October 20, 2026

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San Francisco, California, Job Description And Duties Under the general direction of the Program and Project Supervisor of the Operational Costs Section, the incumbent is responsible for representing ratepayer interests on issues pertaining to the appropriate revenue requirement and rates associated with proceedings for gas and electric utilities, such as GRCs and Reasonableness Reviews. These cases encompass all aspects of cost of service, such as determining the appropriate levels of various operating expenses and rate base (infrastructure investment) to be recovered through gas and electric rates. The incumbent will be responsible for conducting analyses, discovery, and developing independent forecasts for the most critical and complex functional areas of general rate cases, Reasonableness Reviews, and other proceedings that typically have the greatest impact on consumer rates (i.e., reviewing administrative and general expenses, operations and maintenance (O&M) expenses, capital expenditures (rate base, working cash, infrastructure investment) associated with Grid Activities/Transmission and Distribution, Energy Supply, Customer Communications/Services, Shared Services, Depreciation expenses). The incumbent will prepare written reports and testimony, and present expert witness testimony in formal Commission proceedings. Incumbent will meet regularly with the project coordinator and direct supervisor to keep them apprised of all analyses and project milestones. The incumbent will participate in public hearings before the Commission, assist legal counsel on relevant rate case issues and with legal briefs, and prepare summaries of reports or briefing packages for management. As needed, the PURA IV will serve as lead analyst or project coordinator/assistant project coordinator for large, intermediate, and/or small energy utilities’ GRCs, Reasonableness Reviews, and other related cost of service proceedings. Special Requirements 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. Please write your SOQ to address the following three questions:

Describe your experience conducting economic, quantitative, financial and/or policy research and analyses, including planning the research, identifying data needs, using spreadsheets and analytical tools, and developing conclusions and recommendations. Describe your experience communicating complex concepts in written and verbal form, including preparing testimony, reports, memos, and/or making presentations. Describe your experience planning and executing projects independently; leading small project teams; considering alternative viewpoints on controversial issues; and building consensus around.

Final Filing Date: 10/29/2026 Required Application Package Documents The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

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. Resume is required and must be included. Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see “Special Requirements” for instructions.