Associate Research Analyst

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In a state agency this class is accountable for performing the most complex tasks in the development and implementation of research projects.

• Considerable knowledge of
  • research methods and techniques;
  • principles concepts and methods of statistical analysis;
• Knowledge of agency related policies and procedures as related to research;
• Considerable
  • oral and written communication skills;
  • interpersonal skills;
• Considerable ability to analyze data;
• Ability to develop programs and use prepackaged computer programs to perform data analysis.

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been conducting research at the level of a Research Analyst.

• 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 Bachelors degree.
• A Masters degree in economics statistics or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

• A bachelors degree in political science government public policy engineering economics finance environmental studies or a related field; and
• An advanced degree in renewable energy engineering environmental studies climate change public utility regulation finance economics or a related field.
• Work experience in utility regulation or energy policy.
• Experience working on utility grid modernization initiatives deployment of clean and renewable energy programs energy storage or climate change policy.
• 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 leading public discussions on clean energy policy.
• Experience conducting quantitative analysis and synthesizing results.
• Experience with project management working on more than two (2) projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines.
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365 applications.

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.