STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Research Analyst

Hybrid

Recruitment #240627-6855AR-001

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Introduction



Are you seeking career growth within the State of Connecticut? If so, consider this new and exciting opportunity!

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has some exciting opportunities for Research Analysts within the Bureau of Energy and Technology Policy (BETP) located in New Britain, CT.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
  • Visit our NEW State Employee Benefits Overview page!
  • The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule;
  • A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation's best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown's Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D.;
  • The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information;
  • Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings;
  • Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year;
  • Professional growth and development opportunities;
  • A healthy work/life balance to all employees!
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
  • This position is full-time, following a first shift schedule with the potential for hybrid work, 40 hours per week, scheduled Monday - Friday.
  • Work location will be located in New Britain, CT. 
  • As a Research Analyst with BETP, you will work on projects that further Connecticut’s progress in achieving its economy wide greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets and ensuring equitable clean energy and broadband access.
  • You will work with one of its four offices on a number of complex projects related to energy, decarbonization, and broadband policy and program implementation. 
  • The office to which you are assigned will be determined by the agency and can change depending upon business needs.
  • Many projects require work with all offices in BETP, and much of your work will require collaboration in a team environment. In all areas, equitable policy and program design and inclusive processes for public input are prioritized.
The four offices within BETP are:

  • The Office of Energy Supply and Infrastructure (OESI) - This office is responsible for developing policies related to renewable energy, conducting procurements for renewable energy to meet our state’s zero carbon electric grid goal, and implementing federal and state grant programs related to grid resilience and energy supply decarbonization.
  • The Office of Building and Transportation Decarbonization (OBTD) - This office works to decarbonize the building and transportation sectors through equitable and inclusive policy development. In addition, staff help ensure equitable statewide energy efficiency investment and support the transition of residential, commercial, and transportation sectors from fossil fuels to zero emission alternatives.
  • The Office of Affordable Housing and Energy Retrofits (OAHER) - This office designs and administers programs that reduce the energy burden of low- and moderate -income households through weatherization, decarbonization, and health and safety barriers remediation. With a specific focus on disadvantaged communities, OAHER targets emissions reduction goals in the affordable housing sector through participatory and inclusionary practices that improve the public health and wellness of vulnerable communities.
  • The Office of Telecommunications and Broadband (OTB) - This office is focused on developing equitable policies and programs to bring the economic and social benefits of broadband access to the residents and businesses of Connecticut. Specifically, OTB works to ensure the universal availability and accessibility of high quality, affordable telecommunications services to all residents and businesses in the state.
      ABOUT US 
      The Bureau of Energy and Technology Policy (BETP) is charged with developing policies and programs to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change; conserve, improve and protect Connecticut’s natural resources and environment; and provide equitable access to broadband and affordable, clean and reliable energy to the people and businesses of the state.

      BETP is a Bureau within DEEP. DEEP is charged with conserving, improving and protecting the natural resources and the environment of the state of Connecticut as well as making cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy available for the people and businesses of the state. The agency is also committed to playing a positive role in building Connecticut’s economy and creating jobs – and to fostering a sustainable and prosperous economic future for the state.


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      Selection Plan

      Before you apply:
      • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
      • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
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      • Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
      • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
      • For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit.

      Questions about this position should be directed to Alejandro G. Davila-Hurtado at Alejandro.Davila-Hurtado@CT.Gov.

      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

      • Conducting technical and policy research and analysis on topics assigned to BETP including, but not limited to, energy efficiency, renewable energy, energy affordability, clean energy innovation, broadband infrastructure deployment, broadband access, system reliability, and resilience, among others;
      • Acting as a project or program manager for discrete agency initiatives, as assigned;
      • Studying and recommending methods of continuously improving and aligning programs with state policies;
      • Assisting in analyzing datasets for trends and informing policy decisions;
      • Assisting in stakeholder engagement activities including formal public meetings and written comment opportunities;
      • Developing and implementing formal research projects and assisting in these activities on more comprehensive and complex research assignments;
      • Analyzing, interpreting and preparing data in a variety of ways;
      • Preparing narrative and statistical reports; 
      • Developing computerized databases and analyzing and interpreting computer generated reports; and
      • 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;  
      • Experience collaborating with a team on the development and completion of a project;  
      • Experience with project management, working on two or more projects simultaneously, while adhering to deadlines; 
      • Experience working on federal or state program application, deployment, reporting and administration;
      • Experience or coursework in any of the following: energy or utility policy or program implementation, renewable energy, energy infrastructure, energy efficiency, building decarbonization, transportation decarbonization, affordable housing development, broadband or telecommunications infrastructure, climate change, climate change mitigation, engineering, finance, economics, political science, urban planning, or environmental science; and
      • Experience using Microsoft Office 365 applications.

      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.



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