Associate Research Analyst Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Introduction

\r\n\r\nThe Connecticut, Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Research Analyst within the Clean & Affordable Energy Unit.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhat We Can Offer You\r\n\r\n\r\n Visit our NEW State Employee Benefits Overview page!\r\n Professional growth and development opportunities\r\n A healthy work/life balance to all employees\r\n The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.\r\n\r\nPosition Highlights\r\nThe Analyst will be required to lead development of clean energy policy for the State, management of existing programs, with a focus on optimizing clean energy program structure to deliver value to all ratepayers. In addition, the position will support PURA in the process of utility rate cases, specifically on customer service issues.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nResponsibilities include:\r\n\r\n\r\n Developing interrogatories and written comment prompts directed at the utilities and other intervenors;\r\n Processing and summarizing the responses to those prompts;\r\n Tracking and managing incoming motion rulings;\r\n Building and writing decisions based on the public record; and\r\n Presenting recommendations to the Commissioners.\r\n\r\nThe ideal candidate should be comfortable with public speaking andwill be required to lead technical meetings, issue summarized recommendations to the Commissioners, and provide cross-examinations in the hearing room, all of which may be streamed online.\r\n\r\n\r\nAbout Us\r\n\r\nDEEP 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 Connecticut's economy and creating jobs - and to fostering a sustainable and prosperous economic future for the state.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) is statutorily-charged with ensuring that Connecticut's investor-owned utilities, including the state's electric, natural gas, water, and telecommunications companies, provide safe, clean, reliable, and affordable utility service and infrastructure. PURA's mission is essential to advancing the state's energy, economic, and environmental goals and is critical to maintaining public health and safety as well as a robust economy.\r\nPURA is a quasi-judicial agency that interprets and applies the statutes and regulations governing all aspects of Connecticut's utility sector. Among other things, PURA sets the rates charged by investor-owned utilities, advances the modernization of the electric distribution system, regulates the retail electric supplier market, implements federal requirements for natural gas pipeline safety, ensures adequate water system infrastructure investments, reviews mergers and acquisitions, provides education and outreach for consumers, and regulates the expansion of telecommunications infrastructure.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Selection Plan

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

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

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) 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 a Research Analyst.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER\r\nThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.\r\n

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.\r\n