Research Analyst


Job Location:

New Britain, PA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 82261 - 106340
Posted on: 11 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction



At the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection we are dedicated to conserving improving and protecting our natural resources and the environment- and increasing the availability of cheaper cleaner and more reliable energy.

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 Connecticuts 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.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Our state has a lot to offer - from fun activities for all ages to great food and shopping to beautiful state parks and forests to our diverse cultures and rich history. Connecticut is a great place to live! Learn more about Connecticut here.

POSITION DETAILS
This is a full-time 40 hour per week position. Schedule is Monday-Friday on first shift with hybrid work opportunities available.

As an employee of BETP you will be assigned to work within its Office of Federal and Regional Energy Policy (OFREP) to contribute to BETPs advocacy and engagement efforts relating to the regions wholesale energy and transmission policies and practices. You will be tasked with engaging in various forums to address energy affordability and to ensure that infrastructure needed to meet the states energy goals (e.g. affordable reliable clean) is developed and sited in the most cost-effective ways. This will include participation in the New England Power Pool stakeholder process ISO-New England market and planning reform efforts and proceedings of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. You may also be asked to engage in state-level proceedings that have a bearing on meeting these state goals. The Research Analyst will also be responsible for working on projects that require coordination with other offices within BETP and with counterparts in other New England all areas equitable policy and program design and inclusive processes for public input are prioritized.

Applicants for this position may also be selected for similar positions within BETP.

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.

ABOUT US
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 rebuilding Connecticuts economy and creating jobs and to fostering a sustainable and prosperous economic future for the state.

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Selection Plan

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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

  • 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 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.
  • 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 with financial or economic modeling analysis or power system engineering;
  • Experience conducting research on economic financial or energy policy or regulatory issues at the state or federal level;
  • Experience developing technical or policy written work product pertaining to energy economic or financial topics;
  • Experience working on two or more projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines;
  • Experience working on technical projects with a team; and
  • Experience communicating topics orally or in writing to audiences with different levels of knowledge and exposure to these topics.

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.


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