Energy Policy Analyst

_Job Summary:_

_TURN seeks a policy analyst to join TURN 's Energy Team of high-impact regulatory policy_

_advocates. A strong applicant communicates effectively (written and oral) with all levels_

_throughout the organization and the public, is committed to economic and racial justice, is a_

_proactive and creative problem solver, has a technical background in energy and economics/_

_finance/ engineering, including strong quantitative skills, and is committed to holding energy_

_providers accountable, advancing clean energy, and promoting safe utility service at affordable_

_rates._

_Supervisory Responsibilities:_

_None_

_Duties/Responsibilities:_

_The Energy and Climate Policy Analyst will be required to:_

_• __Review utility testimony and workpapers in California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)_

_cases and draft information requests to utilities._

_• __Prepare written testimony on behalf of TURN in CPUC cases and defend the testimony in_

_response to cross-examination at CPUC evidentiary hearings._

_• __Represent TURN at CPUC workshops._

_• __Help develop other TURN filings at the CPUC, such as comments and briefs, in_

_conjunction with TURN 's attorneys._

_• __Analyze and recommend TURN 's position on relevant legislative proposals._

_• __Work with other TURN staff members to develop positions on emerging issues in energy_

_policy and ratemaking, and the advocacy of those positions before the CPUC, the state_

_legislature, media outlets, and in other forums._

_In conducting this work, the Energy and Climate Policy analyst may:_

_• __Analyze utility cost forecasts for utility operations and capital investments._

_• __Evaluate utility marginal cost analyses for purposes of allocating costs between_

_customer classes._

_• __Perform bill impact analyses of alternative rate designs._

_Develop policies and methods for evaluating the costs and benefits of distributed energy_

_resource investments._

_• __Perform avoided cost analyses and cost-effectiveness analyses of alternative utility_

_programs._

_• __Analyze utility risk assessment and risk mitigation models for purposes of_

_recommending cost-effective programs to promote safe utility operation._

_• __Analyze the reasonableness of past utility spending related to wildfire mitigation, gas_

_safety, energization, and other projects for cost recovery from ratepayers._

_• __Evaluate the role of the regulated utility in competitive markets such as solar energy and_

_electric vehicles._

_• __Evaluate consumer impacts of wholesale energy market designs._

_Required Skills/Abilities:_

_• __Excellent Communicator: Communicates effectively (written and oral) with all levels_

_throughout the organization and the public._

_• __Socially Aware: Commitment to economic and racial justice._

_• __Technical Familiarity with one or more of the following: (1) cost-benefit and present_

_value financial analysis, (2) regression analysis and predictive modeling, (3) econometric,_

_production cost or other types of simulation modeling, (4) economic analysis of utility_

_investments, (5) regulatory accounting practices, (6) Tax law, (7) marginal cost_

_methodologies, (8) risk assessment methodologies and statistical modeling. Candidate_

_must have strong command of using Excel-based models._

_• __Active Teamwork: Demonstrates problem solving, conflict resolution, and positive_

_communication through teamwork and through working independently._

_Preferred Skills/Abilities:_

_• __Advanced Excel/VBA Analysis: Proficiency in complex Excel modeling with VBA_

_automation capabilities._

_• __Programming Languages: Familiarity with Python, R, or similar language(s) for data_

_analysis and modeling._

_• __Experience with any of the following: utility financial models, demand forecasting,_

_energy utility operations/engineering, equity/affordability metrics._

_Reporting and Supervision:_

_Reports to the Managing Attorney and Assistant Managing Attorney_

_Education and Experience:_

_• __Education: Graduate degree in economics, energy resources, public policy, engineering,_

_or related field._

_• __Experience: Demonstrated understanding of the regulated natural gas and electric_

_industry._

_Physical Requirements:_

_• __Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer._

_• __Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times._

_• __This is a full-time exempt position that may require occasional after-business hours_

_work to meet legislative or regulatory deadlines._

_• __Occasional requirements to travel to appear at the CPUC for evidentiary hearings,_

_technical workshops, or other meetings, or to attend TURN staff in-person events._

_Salary Range for Position:_

_• __$80,000 - $130,000 depending on experience_

_Why Join TURN_

_• __Influence fast-moving energy and climate change issues in a cutting-edge state_

_• __Work with a mission-driven, high-impact advocacy team_

_• __Competitive pay and excellent benefits_

_• __Hybrid/California remote flexibility_

_How to Apply:__Send your resume, cover letter, and writing sample to_ _[[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection) __or_

_[[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection)_

_Subject line: Energy and Climate Policy Analyst - [Your Name]_

_Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled._