Research Analyst(Hybrid)

Introduction

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), has exciting opportunities for Research Analyst positions with the Bureau of Energy and Technology Policy (BETP).

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

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• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance!
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays each calendar year. Employees who are requested to work as part of a regular schedule on a “premium” holiday (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day) shall be paid at the rate of time and one-half for hours worked in addition to regular pay for the day.
• Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers!

Position Highlights

• These are full-time, 40 hours per week positions on first shift. These positions will be located at Ten Franklin Square, New Britain, CT, with an opportunity for a hybrid teleworking schedule.
• As a Research Analyst with BETP, you will work on projects that further Connecticut’s progress in addressing climate change by achieving its economywide greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets and ensuring equitable access to clean energy. You will work in one of BETP’s five offices relating to energy (OAHER, OBTD, OESI, or OFREP) on a number of complex projects related to energy and decarbonization policy, and program implementation.

The five offices within BETP are:
The Office of Affordable Housing and Energy Retrofits (OAHER) 

• OAHER 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 Building and Transportation Decarbonization (OBTD) 

• OBTD 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 Energy Supply and Infrastructure (OESI) 

• OESI 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 distributed solar and storage, grid resilience, and energy supply decarbonization.

The Office of Federal and Regional Energy Policy (OFREP) 

• OFREP oversees Connecticut's participation in federal and regional energy proceedings and partnerships, including regional market design, transmission deployment, and other Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and ISO-NE related issues.

The Office of Telecommunications and Broadband (OTB) 

• OTB 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.

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

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BEFORE YOU APPLY:

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

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AFTER YOU APPLY:

• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
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• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

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Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Nicholas Naples at Nicholas.Naples@ct.gov.

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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

Responsibilities may include:

• Conducting technical and policy research and analysis on topics assigned to BETP including, but not limited to, renewable energy, energy efficiency, energy affordability, building and transportation electrification, clean energy innovation, system reliability, climate policy, resilience, and energy market dynamics, among others. 
• Studying and recommending methods of continuously improving and aligning programs with state policies. 
• Analyzing datasets for trends and informing policy decisions.
• Creating data visualizations using complex data.
• Supporting stakeholder engagement activities including formal public meetings and written comment opportunities.
• Developing and implementing complex formal research projects.
• Analyzing, interpreting and preparing data in a variety of ways. 
• Preparing narrative and statistical reports.
• Performing 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 conducting technical research and analysis using quantitative data;
• Experience conducting technical research and analysis using qualitative data; 
• Experience developing technical reports or technical data visualizations; 
• Experience with oral and written communication, both digitally and in person, to internal and external stakeholders; 
• Experience working within a team to develop and complete a project; 
• Experience working on two or more projects simultaneously, while adhering to deadlines; 
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, or PowerBI; 
• Experience or coursework in any of the following: energy or utility policy; renewable energy; energy efficiency; building decarbonization; transportation decarbonization; climate change mitigation or adaptation; engineering; finance; economics; or sustainability.

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. 5-196of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group ofpositions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a singletitle for administrative purposes. Assuch, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/orresponsibility.