Organization: California Energy Commission (CEC)
Closing Date:
Sector Modeling Unit Supervisor – Energy Assessments Division (EAD)
Program & Project Supervisor (PUC) classification – California Energy Commission
Salary: $12k – $15k per month plus state pension plan.
Are you a leader with a strong understanding of energy policy and econometric modeling? If so, California Energy Commission (CEC) is hiring a Sector Modeling Unit Supervisor within the Demand Analysis Branch of the Energy Assessments Division (EAD).
Our Energy Assessments Division (EAD) assesses California’s electricity, natural gas, petroleum, and transportation systems and trends to provide information to the state’s decision makers and the public. These assessments inform the development, and implementation, of energy policies that balance the need for adequate resources with economic, public health, safety, and environmental goals.
The Sector Modeling Unit within the Demand Analysis Branch forecasts electricity and natural gas demand for the residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural sectors. These forecasts are part of the California Energy Demand Forecast used for electricity planning in the state and the CEC’s long-term demand scenarios project that informs state planning to reach the greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Familiarity with forecasting methods including econometric / regression modeling techniques and end use modeling.
- Familiarity with energy related analysis, a broad understanding of the state’s energy policies, and their impact on energy demand and the state’s electricity system.
- Experience in supervising a technical program or other analytic function, especially in times of organizational change.
- Ability to supervise and coordinate a team of technical specialists and lead them toward the production of timely, quality work products.
- Solid experience with project management techniques.
- Programing/coding in Python, R, SAS, or similar programs, and experience with spreadsheet and/or database software, such as Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to build a team and direct, motivate, and earn the respect of staff.
- Ability to manage and resolve conflict, and to productively collaborate and exchange ideas with individuals whose analysis may represent difficult conclusions or contrary opinion.
- Ability to professionally represent the Division in meetings and/or workshops with agencies, interest groups/public as well as public meetings, conferences, and hearings.
- Ability to effectively write, review, and edit technical program information.
- Ability to gather, compile, analyze, interpret, and communicate written and numerical research data.
** Telework option is available, but hired candidate must reside in California before starting.
Required Application Package Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter – one page describing why you are the best candidate
- Application Template (STD 678 state application template)
Link to CalCareers with official application instructions:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=485576
Filing Deadline: August 19th, 2025
For any questions about this position or the application process please email Bjorn.Shepard@energy.ca.gov to connect with the CEC recruitment team.