Associate Research Analyst

The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is charged with conserving, improving and protecting Connecticut’s natural resources and environment as well as making affordable, clean and reliable energy available for the people and businesses of the state.  The agency is also committed to playing a positive role in rebuilding Connecticut’s economy and creating jobs – and to fostering a sustainable and prosperous economic future.

The Bureau of Energy and Technology Policy (BETP) works on local, state and regional energy policy issues and program implementation for the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) with the goal of establishing a clean, economical and reliable energy future for all residents. The Office of Building and Transportation Decarbonization is responsible for overseeing the Conservation and Load Management Plan and the Weatherization Assistance Program, coordinates with the Air Bureau on the development and implementation of the Electric Vehicle Roadmap, coordinates within DEEP and with other agencies to develop and implement the Lead By Example program, and contributes to other decarbonization efforts.

DEEP has a current agency promotional opportunity for an Associate Research Analyst for its Transportation Decarbonization program. This position will be responsible for implementation and execution of a variety of transportation related projects and policies, including the implementation of the Electric Vehicle Roadmap, appearing in dockets before the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, inter- and intra-agency coordination, and facilitating community engagement on transportation decarbonization issues.  

This position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

Applicants must include a resume within the "Resume Tab" of their application.    

Questions about this position should be directed to the hiring agency's human resources office: DEEP Human Resources. DEEP.HumanResources@ct.gov, (860)424-3006

This position is competitive.  Open to Agency employees.

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, who has permanent state status*, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application. 

*For employees in the classified service, permanent status is obtained after successful completion of a working test period.  For employees in the unclassified service, permanent status is obtained after serving in a position for at least six months (full-time or full-time equivalent).

Please be advised this is a promotional opportunity for employees in the recruiting agency.  The selected employee will be promoted by reclassification in his or her position.  This is NOT A VACANCY and, therefore, merit system and reemployment rules do not apply.

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

Performs most complex duties in area of research design and implementation; develops and conducts formal research methodologies and procedures and analyzes and evaluates data; designs data collection forms and develops procedures; performs complex statistical analysis; prepares comprehensive narrative and statistical reports; may prepare special reports for agency officials in response to inquiries from legislature or the public; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of research methods and techniques; considerable knowledge of 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 Research Analyst.

1. 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.
2. A Master's degree in economics, statistics or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

• Experience researching and writing transportation decarbonization related policy documents.
• Expertise in transportation decarbonization policy areas.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong group facilitation skills.

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.