Analyst Resource Adequacy and Electric Market Design - JC-372408
Energy/ Electric Planning and Market Design/ Electric Market Design:
Would you like to contribute to achieving the state’s ambitious and internationally recognized clean energy and environmental goals? Established in 1911, the California Public Utilities Commission is leading California’s efforts to achieve reliable, safe and affordable service, while meeting the California's ambitious climate goals, and the Electric Market Design Section is in search of dynamic, creative team members to assist in implementing critical statewide programs. The Electric Market Design Section values strong communication skills and seek individuals that perform well in team environments. If energy or environmental policy issues are your passion, and you endeavor to contribute to California’s reliable clean energy future, we encourage you to apply for our positions.
Under the close supervision of the Project and Program Supervisor, the analyst will support the Electric Market Design Section 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 analyst will work on energy market and reliability projects, which may include resource adequacy compliance and oversight of utility energy procurement activities.
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 CPUC’s policy-setting rulemakings via a wide range of work products, review and provide feedback on proposed legislative bills, and/or work with a team that oversees implementation of programs that result from these CPUC and legislative processes.
The analyst will perform other work as necessary, such as writing and presenting reports, coordinating with other California organizations and agencies (e.g., the California Energy Commission, the California Air Resources Board, California Independent System Operator), and responding to outside inquiries.