Senior Data Analyst - JC-463862

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

The Energy Division is seeking an experienced senior-level analyst to oversee the implementation of the Commission’s data access policies. Customer energy usage data, and access to that data by non-utility entities, is a growing issue that impacts several programs and initiatives that the Commission oversees. This is a high visibility position that will require briefing Commissioners and advisors and working closely with other Energy Division staff, interested parties and consultants, if hired for technical support.

Under the general direction of the program and project supervisor, the individual filling this PURA V position will support Commission policies concerning non-utility access to customer energy usage data and other personally identifiable information. Specifically, the incumbent will be the lead analyst to resolve customer data privacy and access issues. This includes oversight of utility provision of customer data/information to third parties who seek such information either for individual customers or in aggregate. These third parties include government agencies, academic institutions, Community Choice Aggregators (CCAs) and entities that are known as ‘distributed energy resources” or “DER” providers who need the data to implement customer demand-side programs.

The incumbent would also be responsible for overseeing utility data access mechanisms or portals for third parties to ensure that they are operating as intended. To the extent the Commission modifies its data access policies, the incumbent would be the lead analyst for those efforts. The incumbent may also be responsible for representing the Division in California Independent System Operator or California Energy Commission stakeholder processes where customer usage data is a relevant issue. The incumbent could also serve as a resource on other data issues such as improving standardization and efficiency in Energy Division’s processes of collecting, storing and displaying data it receives from the utilities. The incumbent may also assist with developing processes and policy recommendations related to data access and data sharing as it relates to the Concurrent Application System (CAS), which is currently being developed by Energy Division staff to comply with the requirements of Senate Bill (SB) 1208 (2022).

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 V 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. Click “Apply Now” and it will take you to the exam.  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.
5. Ensure your SOQ is formatted with the following requirements:
   • Use 11-point Arial font
   • Single-spaced
   • 2 page limit
   • Submit your application by February 1, 2025 @ 11:59 PM PT

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