ELECTRIC GENERATION SYSTEM PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

Job Posting: Principal Data Management Analyst

California Energy Commission

JC-520620

• Principal Data Management Analyst

ELECTRIC GENERATION SYSTEM PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

$10,127.00 - $12,669.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 6/25/2026

Application Methods:

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Job Description and Duties

The California Energy Commission's Fuels and Transportation Division (FTD) administers the Clean Transportation Program, Low Carbon Fuels Production Program, and School Bus Replacement Program. The FTD ensures that adequate and reliable transportation energy is provided to the state's transportation sector while balancing economic, public health, safety, and environmental consequences. The Clean Transportation Program is investing to accelerate the deployment of zero-emission transportation infrastructure and support in-state manufacturing and workforce training and development. Leveraging public and private investments, these investments support innovation and accelerate the development and deployment of zero-emission and near zero-emission infrastructure, fuels, and advanced vehicle technologies. The Data Management and Analytics Unit with the ZEV Acceleration Branch of the FTD seeks a Principal Data Management Analyst (Electric Generation System Program Specialist II or I)to join its staff and work on zero-emission vehicle infrastructure planning and deployment for the CEC. FTD administers the Clean Transportation Program, which is investing more than $1 billion to accelerate the deployment of zero-emission transportation infrastructure, support in-state manufacturing, and workforce training and development.

The incumbent will serve as a project manager for data management and analytics within the FTD. The FTD supports California's transition to electric transportation by leading activities related to analytical and modeling work, data collection, and data management. These activities help electric transportation grow into a more convenient and accessible part of daily life for Californians and a key part of a resilient and carbon-neutral energy system. The Principal Data Management Analyst leads ongoing projects with a special emphasis on internal operations and data management. Priorities include improving developing processes to collect and store significant amounts of data, engaging with internal and external data submitters, developing QA/QC and validation of collected data, technical project management of data management-related projects, and developing reporting and dashboarding solutions.

Minimum Qualifications (MQs): The MQs for this classification can be found at EGSPS I - CalHR. The documents you submit in your application package must highlight how you meet the MQs. If the MQs are not met, you will not be considered for this position.

Education Information: If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this classification, please provide your unofficial transcripts. Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must provide evaluated transcripts. The transcript evaluation must state the number of units to which foreign coursework is equal. Foreign education evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org. Official transcripts and official foreign degree transcripts will be required prior to appointment. If you are not using education to qualify for this classification, you do not need to submit transcripts. To bypass the required document, select Choose/Upload and select Bypass File.

Please let us know how you heard about this position by taking a brief survey at CEC Recruitment Survey.

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

Working Conditions

The CEC supports a hybrid workplace model with office-based and remote-centered workers. Limited in-person attendance and occasional travel may be required based on the needs of the division. Regular and consistent attendance is essential to successful performance. This position is remote-centered, which means the incumbent works 50 percent or more of their time from an alternate work location.

Teleworking is only available for employees who reside in California. You must be located in California and provide your in-state address prior to your start date.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ELECTRIC GENERATION SYSTEM PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-520620

Position #(s):

535-610-4847-950

Working Title:

Principal Data Management Analyst

Classification:

ELECTRIC GENERATION SYSTEM PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

$10,127.00 - $12,669.00 Plus an additional recruitment and retention pay of $300 per month.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The CEC was established by the Legislature in 1974 to address energy challenges facing the state. Today, the CEC is the state's primary energy policy and planning agency and is leading the state to a 100% clean energy future. Serving all Californians, the CEC embodies diversity, equity, and inclusion, and has taken an active and meaningful role in creating an environment that enables each employee to thrive. The CEC operates under the umbrella of the California Natural Resources Agency and shares offices with the agency in a LEED Platinum Certified Building in downtown Sacramento.

The California Energy Commission seeks an Electric Generation System Program Specialist I in the Fuels and Transportation Division/Zero Emissions Vehicles Acceleration Branch/Data Management and Analytics Unit. If you are interested in a challenging and exciting career in clean energy and are passionate about renewable, efficient, and reliable energy that addresses climate change, join our diverse team of global energy leaders! The California Energy Commission plays a lead role in creating the energy system of the future, not just in California, but globally.

This position is open to interested applicants who qualify. This can be a multi-step process. To be eligible to be hired:

• Create an online CalCareers account. For a tutorial on the state application process, visit California State Hiring Process Instructional Video Series - YouTube or contact Careers@energy.ca.gov.
• Complete and pass the EGSPS I exam to be eligible to be hired for available positions. See information on Energy Commission Assessments and Exams.
• To apply for this position, submit an application package through your CalCareers account. An application package must include all items under the "Required Application Package Documents" section. Resumes will not be accepted in place of a State Examination and Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications must include "to" and "from" dates (month/day/year), time base (full-time/part-time/number of hours per week/month), and applicable civil service classifications.

State employees are subjected to a temporary reduction in pay in exchange of 2025 Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific reduction rate and hours were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit agreement.

Department Website: https://www.energy.ca.gov

Special Requirements

You must include the following if you are applying by mail or in person:

• How you are eligible (list eligibility, transfer within state service, reinstatement, SROA/surplus, etc.) in the Explanations box on the first page of the STD. 678.
• The Job Control number JC-520620 and the title of the position you are applying for in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) box on the first page of the STD. 678.
• Request for Personnel Action Number RPA 610-282 in the Explanations box of the STD. 678.
• Your original signature at the bottom of the first page of the STD. 678.
• Include unofficial school transcripts with your application package if the position you are applying for has an educational requirement. You may be required to provide official transcripts if hired.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 6/25/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

California Energy Commission

Personnel Office - Postal

Attn: RPA 610-282 | JC-520620

715 P Street, MS-3

Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

California Energy Commission

Personnel Office - Drop Off

RPA 610-282 | JC-520620

715 P Street, MS-3

Sacramento, CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Other - Cover Letter - Include a cover letter of no more than one page in length describing why you are the best candidate for this position.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see below for Statement of Qualifications information.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Knowledge of zero-emission transportation, including vehicle and charging/fueling infrastructure technologies.
• Advanced ability to write in Python and SQL.
• Strong project management skills for data and information technology related projects.
• Advanced skills in Salesforce, Snowflake, Amazon Web Services S3, MS Power BI, MS Power Automate, Excel, Access, and Tableau.
• Experience managing and developing API-based data transmittals.
• Knowledge of plug-in electric vehicles, EV charging equipment, automotive trends, electrical systems and design, operation of and processes related to the electric grid, and regulatory developments and interagency activities related to EVs, energy systems, and vehicle-grid integration (VGI) technologies and services.
• Knowledge of transportation market evaluation factors and methods.
• Knowledge of and experience with ZEV regulation and policy, particularly within California.
• Experience in data analysis of large datasets, particularly related to ZEV infrastructure and ZEV charging and refueling programs.
• Knowledge of economic cost-effectiveness, cost-benefit, and quantitative analysis methods.
• Strong communication skills, including writing skills.
• Ability to collaborate and provide situational awareness across Energy Commission units, offices, and divisions, as well as other California agencies.
• Ability to interact with all levels of technical staff, management, and commissioners.
• Ability to assume a lead position in a team environment.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://www.energy.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:

Personnel Office

(916) 654-4309

personnel.services@energy.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

Equal Employment Opportunity Contact

(279) 226-1002

EEO@energy.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Statement of Qualifications

Include an SOQ that answers the questions below. Your SOQ should be no longer than two pages, single-spaced, with no smaller than 12-point font. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered. Visit How to Write a Statement of Qualifications for instructions.

• Describe your experience in the zero-emissions vehicle charging industry, highlighting experience that qualifies you for this position.
• Describe your experience with data management and analysis, with special emphasis on experience related to zero-emissions vehicle infrastructure and zero-emissions vehicle charging and refueling programs.
• Describe your experience leading critical projects with internal and external stakeholders, with emphasis on projects related to the zero-emissions vehicle industry. Include your experience providing updates to staff at all levels, especially organizational leadership.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.