Jason Ortego

Experience

1. Supervisor, Grid Resiliency and Microgrids

   California Public Utilities Commission

   Sep 2022 — Present

   Lead a multidisciplinary team advancing CPUC policy on microgrids, resiliency, undergrounding, and energization of large customer loads; set team strategy, oversee implementation, and ensure alignment with Commission priorities• Supervise staff and manage day-to-day operations, including hiring, promotions, performance evaluations, and staff development through targeted training and coaching• Direct the development of staff work products including policy memos, advice letter dispositions, draft resolutions, staff proposals, legislative bill analyses, fact sheets, and PowerPoint presentations• Establish clear expectations and quality standards; conduct check-ins to provide feedback and ensure accountability• Provide technical and policy expertise to senior management, administrative law judges, and Commissioners• Represent the Commission in public workshops, legislative briefings, and stakeholder working groups• Coordinate team workflows, track milestones, and ensure timely completion of program deliverables• Oversee general administrative duties and responsibilities for the team

Education

• Louisiana State University

  B.A., English

  2000 — 2004

• The George Washington University

  M.A., International Affairs and Technology Policy

  2006 — 2008

Skills

• Climate Change
• Editing
• Energy
• Policy
• Policy Analysis
• Public Policy
• Research
• International Relations
• Science
• Community Outreach
• Environmental Awareness
• Grants
• Government
• Program Management
• Environmental Policy