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Research Analyst Supervisor


Job Location:

New Britain, PA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 104612 - 133870
Posted: 29 September 2026 (14 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
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 report to an Office Director and lead a team supporting policy and program development across subject matter areas within the Bureau primarily within the Bureaus Office of Building and Transportation Decarbonization (OBTD).

The Office Director may assign you to supervisestaff and related work in areas such as electrification sustainability energy efficiency weatherization demand response deploying comprehensive clean energy building and transportation resources in coordination with municipalities and other state entities and more.

As a Research Analyst Supervisor you will:
  • Work with the Director Bureau Chief and senior agency leadership on high-priority projects;
  • Supervise Associate Research Analysts Research Analysts and other staff as assigned;
  • Contribute to research writing and public engagement projects; and
  • Work in coordination with managers and leadership to meet shared statewide goals.
Key components of the work will include project management of GreenerGov Initiatives policy development related to grid impacts of transportation and building electrification and the management of federal and state grant processes.

You will be tasked with engaging sister agencies municipalities other offices across DEEP and a variety of public stakeholders in project program and policy development 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 DEEP.

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
OBTD works to research opportunities challenges and technologies that inform equitable and inclusive policy development centered around decarbonizing the building and transportation sectors while advancing energy addition staff help advance the impact of equitable statewide energy efficiency investment and accelerate the transition of residential commercial and transportation sectors from fossil fuels to low-carbon alternatives.

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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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency this class is accountable for supervising Research Analysts engaged in developing implementing and conducting research projects.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
  • Schedules assigns oversees and reviews work of staff;
  • Supervises development and implementation of research projects analysis and evaluation of data and preparation of narrative and statistical reports;
  • Provides staff training and assistance;
  • Conducts performance evaluations;
  • Determines priorities and plans research work;
  • Establishes and maintains research procedures;
  • Develops or makes recommendations on development of research policies and standards;
  • Acts as liaison with other operating units agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;
  • Prepares special reports and correspondence;
  • Speaks before groups of legislators concerned citizens and other individuals regarding research;
  • Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY
  • Considerable knowledge of
    • relevant agency policies and procedures;
    • research methods and techniques;
    • principles concepts and methods of statistical analysis;
  • Knowledge of
    • relevant state and federal laws statutes and regulations;
    • computer applications for research;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Supervisory ability.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Eight (8) years of professional experience in research data analysis or economics.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been conducting research at the level of Associate Research Analyst.
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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience developing and implementing process improvements.
  • Experience implementing state or federal laws regulations and policies.
  • Experience with oral and written communications both digitally and in person and working with internal and external stakeholders including state and federal agencies.
  • Experience communicating with management regarding program priorities and recommendations.
  • Experience leading or supervising environmental or energy professionals.
  • Experience working with organizational leadership to write technical reports white papers position papers policy papers talking points memos or academic articles for a general audience that provide conclusions or recommendations supported by documented evidence.
  • Experience designing and conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses and synthesizing results to develop recommendations for actionable use.
  • Experience working both independently and collaborating with staff to manage two or more energy projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office 365 applications.
  • Experience in two or more areas: energy or utility policy or program implementation state or municipal sustainability initiatives renewable energy energy infrastructure energy efficiency building decarbonization transportation decarbonization building electrification transportation electrification utility regulation or climate change mitigation.
  • Experience coordinating federal or state program applications deployment reporting or administration.
  • Experience with policy development program development program implementation and program monitoring and evaluation.
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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