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Analyst, Utility Costs and Compliance

California Public Utilities Commission

California Public Utilities Commission

IT, Compliance / Regulatory
Sacramento County, CA, USA
Posted on Mar 19, 2026
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Job Description and Duties

Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility. If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to these classifications, please Click here or Click here to open the examination bulletin and follow the instructions on “How to apply”.

The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please be sure to follow all instructions for each process.

Virtual interviews via web portals or phone may be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager – standard in-person interviews will still be offered if conditions permit.

Under general direction of the Program and Project Supervisor, the Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst (PURA) will assist more senior level staff when advising high-level decision-makers such as Commissioners, Judges, and Energy Division management on electric utility financing proceedings, general rate cases, and other matters related to utility costs and compliance. The PURA may begin to coordinate smaller proceedings and take increasing responsibility for discrete subject matters, or generally act as a team member working under the guidance of the project coordinator of larger proceedings. The PURA will assist senior level staff analyzing utility general rate case requests, cost of capital applications, utility requests to securitize costs through issuance of recovery bonds, and other utility financing matters.
The PURA will perform other work and assist more senior team members and Energy Division management as necessary. Such tasks may include coordinating and contributing to written reports, performing qualitative and quantitative analysis related to utility and other party proposals, addressing complex utility advice letter submissions, and reviewing proposed legislation.
Your STD 678 (application form) will be used to determine your qualifications in order to meet the minimum qualification requirements for the advertised classification(s). Please clearly describe all of your experience related to public utilities and/or transportation in the areas of economics, finance, or policy in the job description field(s) of your STD 678 form, along with the years and months of service. Failure to do so may result in not qualifying for the minimum qualifications for the advertised classification(s).

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

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