RESEARCH DATA ANALYST II
IT, Data Science
San Francisco, CA, USA
USD 6,647-8,573 / month
Job Posting: Research Data Analyst II
Public Utilities Commission
RESEARCH DATA ANALYST II
$6,647.00 - $8,573.00 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: 8/25/2026
Job Description and Duties
Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility. If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to this classification, please Click Here to open the examination bulletin and follow the instructions on “How to apply”.
The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please be sure to follow all instructions for each process.
Virtual interviews via web portals or phone may be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager – standard in-person interviews will still be offered if conditions permit.
- Investigate broadband availability and subscriber data, along with demographic data, for the CASF program;
- Analyze, collect and geocode granular location and demographic data to create shapefiles and maps for CASF webpages, reports and other uses.
- Assist with creation and maintenance of Mapping and Location data portion of Grant Management System
- Review challenges to CASF projects, determine validity, reconcile changes to applications and projects
- Respond to inquiries and assist Regional Broadband Consortia and potential applicants.
- Prepare written reports including but not limited to: staff proposals, white papers, memos and Commission resolutions
- Prepare written reports regarding the CASF program; analyze program data and prepare necessary summary charts/tables
- Respond to inquiries from the CASF Regional Consortia, governmental agencies and members of the public as needed regarding the CASF program.
- Maintain and update CASF website and public information related to the CASF program.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This position requires travel.
This is a hybrid position that will require the selected candidate to report to their assigned headquarter office a minimum of two (2) days a week. Hybrid positions may be eligible for telework under California Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. In accordance with CPUC Telework Policy, telework arrangements are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
Effective July 1, 2025, CalHR launched the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 with Pay Differential 386. PLP 2025 temporarily reduces state employee pay in exchange for leave hours to help address budget shortfalls. Salary ranges in this posting exclude the temporary reduction. For details, visit CalHR’s Personnel Leave Program (PLP) page.
Department Information
Communication Division/Broadband Video, Market Branch/CASF Infrastructure
Special Requirements
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 number your responses in the same order as the questions are listed, 1- 3. Do not consolidate your responses.
- Describe and provide examples that demonstrate your expertise with designing and maintaining GIS workflows, FGDBs and creation of shapefiles, maps using the ESRI ArcGIS platform.
- Describe your expertise and provide examples of presenting quantitative and qualitative data visually using charts, tables, maps and other methods to produce reports and presentations.
- Describe your experience working with project teams, outside contractors and implementation of project management principles (e.g., schedules, tasks, milestones, deliverables).
For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ, please see the Work4CA guide.
It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.jobs.ca.gov
Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required prior to appointment.
Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency by the application deadline. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org
Employment information on the STD 678 State Application MUST be complete with dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes, or referring to resumes, will not be accepted in place of the completed STD 678. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 will not be considered.
Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.
Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
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: 8/25/2026Who May 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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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.
- Statement of Qualifications - (SOQ) is required. Please see “Special Requirements” for instructions.
Desirable Qualifications
- Familiarity with broadband policies and data in California and at the national level.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel platform advanced functions including but not limited to pivot tables, data management, table construction and report design.
Benefits
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Talent Acquisition Unit
(916) 597-5683
cpucrecruiter@cpuc.ca.gov
Louise Fischer
(415) 703-1803
louise.fischer@cpuc.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:Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator
(916) 894-5799
ReasonableAccommodation@cpuc.ca.gov
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.
