Research Analyst

Introduction Are you seeking career growth within the State of Connecticut? If so, consider this new and exciting opportunity! The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), has a current opening for a Research Analyst in the Bureau of Energy and Technology Policy unit based in New Britain, CT. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position. Schedule is Monday-Friday on first shift, with hybrid work opportunities available. Applicants for this position may also be selected for similar positions within this office or other offices in BETP. The position may also be reassigned to different offices within BETP based on agency needs. BETP is a collaborative work environment with a team-based approach to most projects. As a Research Analyst, you will contribute to research, writing, and public engagement projects that increase in complexity over time as you develop your skills and experience based on training and feedback from managers. JOB DUTIES As an employee of BETP, you will be assigned to work within its Office of Building and Transportation Decarbonization (OBTD) to contribute to BETP’s work on building energy programs and policies. You will be tasked with conducting research, engaging with a variety of stakeholders, and analyzing data to align building energy programs with state policy objectives (e.g., affordable, reliable, clean) and to support DEEP’s oversight role of utility-administered energy efficiency and demand response programs (e.g., EnergizeCT). This will include participation in public Energy Efficiency Board Committee meetings and DEEP technical meetings, reviewing and summarizing public comments to inform policy decisions, participating in working groups related to building energy policies and programs, synthesizing program and regional data to develop programmatic and policy recommendations, researching best practices in other states, drafting data requests, drafting program determinations, and developing internal briefing and decisional memos. The Research Analyst may also be responsible for working on projects that require coordination with other offices within BETP, with counterparts in other New England states, or with Energy Efficiency Board members and/or technical consultants. In all areas, equitable policy and program design and inclusive processes for public input are prioritized. ABOUT US The Bureau of Energy and Technology Policy (BETP) is charged with developing policies and programs to establish a clean, economical, resilient, and reliable energy and technology future for all residents. The agency is also committed to playing a positive role in rebuilding Connecticut’s economy and creating jobs – and to fostering a sustainable, equitable and prosperous economic future. BETP manages and implements local, state, regional, and federal energy and broadband policy and programs for the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). BETP is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace representing the people it serves, and strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. For an inside look at what it's like to work as an employee for the State of Connecticut, please watch the video below! PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in research design and implementation. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Develops and implements formal research projects and assists in these activities on more comprehensive and complex research assignments; Analyzes, interprets and prepares data in a variety of ways; Prepares narrative and statistical reports; Develops computerized databases and analyzes and interprets computer generated reports; Performs related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY Knowledge of research methods and techniques; statistics; Skills interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; Ability to analyze data; develop programs and use prepackaged computer programs to perform data analysis; understand agency related policies and procedures as they relate to research. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Six (6) years of professional experience in research, data analysis or economics. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree. A Master's degree in economics, statistics or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience. Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience writing technical reports, white papers, position papers, policy papers, or academic articles for a general audience that provide conclusions or recommendations supported by documented evidence; Experience conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis and synthesizing results; Experience with oral and written communication, both digitally and in person, to internal and external stakeholders with both expert and non-expert degrees of knowledge; Experience working on or managing the development and completion of a project either with a team or individually; Experience working on two or more projects simultaneously, while adhering to deadlines; Experience using Microsoft Office 365 applications; Experience or coursework in any one of the following: energy or utility policy or program implementation, renewable energy, energy infrastructure, energy efficiency, building decarbonization, transportation decarbonization, affordable housing development, climate change mitigation, engineering, finance, economics, urban planning, or environmental science; Experience working on federal or state program application, deployment, reporting or administration; and Experience reviewing or analyzing program data, budgets, and implementation plans. Conclusion AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr