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The Energy Cost of Service & Natural Gas (ECOS) Branch within the Public Advocates Office is seeking a Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst I to join its Cost Analysis team.

Under the supervision of the Program and Project Supervisor of the Cost Analysis Section in the ECOSNG Branch, the incumbent performs analysis of utility proposals, examining utility accounting practices and recorded costs, rate setting, service quality, and safety. The incumbent applies his/her analysis and standard economic, statistical, and financial theories to make appropriate recommendations on public utility regulatory issues. In addition, incumbent is responsible for analyzing, reviewing, and making appropriate recommendations on financial and accounting issues affecting public utilities and other job-related work as required. Presentation will be required orally and in writing on ideas, research, analysis, findings, and recommendations. The incumbent also supports the Public Advocates Office advocacy at intra-agency and inter-agency conferences, workshops, and public meetings.

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

Working Conditions

This position requires travel.

Positions at the CPUC may be eligible for telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, and subject to meeting the telework eligibility criteria. Telework Policy CalHR

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:

1. Describe your experience in analyzing financial data, designing financial research, collecting data, conducting analysis, and making practical recommendations.
2. Describe your experience defending analysis and recommendations after writing and presenting a report that includes findings.
3. Describe your experience establishing and maintaining cooperative and positive working relationships with others.

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