Senior Policy Analyst

About MCE

MCE is a not-for-profit public agency that has set the standard for clean energy in our communities since 2010. We provide more renewable power at stable rates, and deliver cutting-edge energy programs to residents and businesses across four Bay Area counties: Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, and Solano. Our team, drawn from all walks of life, embodies a shared passion for environmental stewardship and community service. You’ll work alongside dedicated professionals innovating and collaborating to make our communities more energy-efficient, resilient, and sustainable.

We value a range of experience. Even if you feel that you do not meet all of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Application materials will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

About The Policy Team

The Policy team advances clean energy policies and cutting-edge programs that address climate change and improve communities. Policy engages with legislature and regulatory agencies to ensure communities have a choice of energy providers while centering equity and consumer needs.

As a Senior Policy Analyst

You are responsible for representing MCE on a wide range of policy matters, with particular emphasis on representation of MCE’s interests at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), the California Energy Commission (CEC), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and the California Independent System Operator (CAISO). The Senior Policy Analyst evaluates proposed regulations and assesses the impact on MCE, develops MCE positions on issues, and develops analyses, written reports, and presentation materials to support MCE’s position. The Senior Policy Analyst may be assigned to assist in the work of other MCE teams.

The Senior Policy Analyst also contributes to MCE’s individual legislative strategy and joint legislative efforts through the California Community Choice Association (CalCCA). Additionally, the Senior Policy Analyst is responsible for developing and managing relationships with stakeholders in California’s energy market, including CalCCA. The Senior Policy Analyst may also be responsible for addressing MCE program implementation issues that may require regulatory or legislative remedies.

You will be tasked with reviewing and drafting comments and briefs; providing technical and/or analytic input on regulatory and legislative policies; preparation of data requests, testimony, and hearing exhibits, participation in administrative hearings; and researching and preparing analyses for the General Counsel and the CEO. This position may have specific departments or areas of focus including but not limited to Customer Programs, Power Resources, Rates & Finance, Distributed Energy Resources, Transportation Electrification, etc.

Key Responsibilities (Illustrative Only)

• Develop policy positions and technical analyses for key policy issues affecting MCE and CCAs from a result-oriented perspective.
• Manage their own individual regulatory proceeding caseload and engage in strategic and focused intervention, including drafting responses and comments, preparing data requests, developing analytical models, supervising external counsel on specific proceedings, and communicating with regulatory agency or legislative staff.
• Provide updates for internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to Director of Legislative, General Counsel, Chief Executive Officer, and Board of Directors as needed.
• Develop and build relationships with California energy market stakeholders and experts to inform them of MCE policy positions and impacts of proposed policy on MCE and other CCAs.
• Support MCE’s strategic direction, as needed.
  
  

Experience/Education

Policy Analyst I

Education and experience equal to a Master’s degree from an accredited university in a related field and a minimum of four (4) years of experience in regulatory or legislative affairs at an electric utility, non-profit or government agency (i.e. TANC, CPUC, CEC,) that is closely related to the magnitude and scale of an electric utility or very closely related field , if a candidate does not have a masters degree, 6 years of progressive direct experience and a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university is required.

Knowledge Of

• California electric utility regulatory issues, CPUC, CEC, CARB and CAISO regulatory practices and procedures, and California legislative processes.
• California electricity rate design, electric resource planning, demand response solutions, distributed energy resources, transportation electrification and regulatory relations.
• Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat, and PowerPoint.
• This position may have specific departments or areas of focus including but not limited to CCA policy issues pertaining to Customer Programs, Power Resources, Rates & Finance, Distributed Energy Resources, Transportation Electrification, etc.
• Principles and practices of supervision.
  
  

Ability To

• Manage multiple priorities and quickly adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Take responsibility and work independently, as well as coordinate team efforts.
• Be thorough and detail-oriented.
• Demonstrate patience, tact, and courtesy.
• Work accurately and swiftly under pressure.
• Demonstrate patience, tact, and courtesy.
• Incumbents must be able to attend evening meetings on occasion and to work at and travel between any MCE office. This position requires in-person attendance for Board Meetings as needed and other position-specific and agency meetings/events that do not offer a remote option.
  
  

Language And Reasoning Skills

• Exercise exceptional analytical skills, sound judgment, creative problem solving, and commercial awareness.
• Analyze and interpret large amounts of information quickly and accurately, and make sound policy recommendations.
• Develop high-quality writing, research and communication work products.
• Deliver clear and persuasive oral communication.
• Interact effectively with administrative bodies, MCE staff, Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors.
• Manage projects and time efficiently.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation package offered, based on candidate experience along with generous benefits and perks, including fully paid premiums for health insurance, parental leave, dependent care subsidies, student loan repayment, and employee wellness program.

Starting Salary Range for the Senior Policy Analyst is $124,704.00 - $163,154.40.

Application Process

To apply, complete the brief online form and are prompted to submit a cover letter, resume and a writing sample (3-5 pages). Resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis and initial phone interviews scheduled around mid-July.

As we narrow to our top pool of applicants, candidates moving through the recruitment process may participate in an initial all in one audio/phone interview, Face to Face Crossteam Panel Interview, and a Face to Face Executive Interview.

Work Environment

MCE offices support an environment that is accessible to those with reduced mobility. We are happy to provide more details if asked. MCE makes reasonable accommodations of any known physical or mental limitations for qualified applicants with disabilities, sincerely held religious beliefs, and other conditions protected by applicable law. MCE strives to maintain a COVID-free workplace. To that end, being fully vaccinated is a condition of employment for all employees.

MCE is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.