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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 ZEV Acceleration Branch of the Fuels and Transportation Division (FTD) seeks a Senior Data Management Analyst (Electric Generation System Specialist 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 lead for data management and special projects within the Fuels and Transportation Division. The Fuels and Transportation Division 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 Senior Data Management Analyst leads special projects  that do not belong to other subject matter experts, with a special emphasis on internal operations and data management. Priorities include improving developing process to collect and store significant amounts of data, developing QA/QC and validation of collected data, technical project management of data management-related projects, and developing reporting and dashboarding solutions. The incumbent will work at the guidance of the team supervisor and Principal Analysts on the team.

Minimum Qualifications (MQs): The MQs for this classification can be found at  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.

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

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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.

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:

1. Knowledge of zero-emission transportation, including vehicle and charging/fueling infrastructure technologies
2. Ability to write in Python, SQL, and R
3. Strong project management skills for data and information technology related projects
4. Advanced skills in the MS Power Apps, MS Power BI, MS Power Automate, Excel, Access, and Tableau
5. Experience managing and developing API-based data transmittals
6. 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    
7. Knowledge of transportation market evaluation factors and methods
8. Knowledge of and experience with ZEV regulation and policy, particularly within California
9. Experience in data analysis of large datasets, particularly related to ZEV infrastructure and ZEV charging and refueling programs
10. Knowledge of economic cost-effectiveness, cost-benefit, and quantitative analysis methods
11. Strong communication skills, including writing skills
12. Ability to collaborate and provide situational awareness across Energy Commission units, offices, and divisions, as well as other California agencies
13. Ability to interact will all levels of technical staff, management, and commissioners
14. Ability to assume a lead position in a team environment

Benefits

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

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions

Include an SOQ that answers the questions below. Your SOQ should be no longer than three pages, single-spaced, with no larger than 12-point font. Applications received without an SOQ may not be considered. Visit for instructions.

1. Describe your work experience with and knowledge of zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) and ZEV infrastructure. One page max.
2. Describe your work experience performing complex data analysis. One page max.
3. Describe your work experience with and knowledge of building a complex data management and analysis platform. One page max.

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 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. Applications received without a Cover Letter may not be considered.

• Statement of Qualifications - See Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions below.

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