Research Analyst Supervisor

State of Connecticut•New Britain, CT

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

At the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), 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. This position is within the Bureau of Energy and Technology Policy (BETP) based in New Britain, CT. 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 Connecticut’s 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 DEEP. BETP is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace representing the people it serves, and strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees.

Requirements

Eight (8) years of professional experience in research, data analysis or economics.
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been conducting research at the level of Associate Research Analyst.
Considerable knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures
Considerable knowledge of research methods and techniques
Considerable knowledge of principles, concepts and methods of statistical analysis
Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations
Knowledge of computer applications for research
Considerable interpersonal skills
Considerable oral and written communication skills
Supervisory ability

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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
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
Work in coordination with managers and leadership to meet shared statewide goals
Project management of GreenerGov Initiatives
Policy development related to grid impacts of transportation and building electrification
Management of federal and state grant processes
Engaging sister agencies, municipalities, other offices across DEEP, and a variety of public stakeholders in project, program, and policy development activities
Equitable policy and program design and inclusive processes for public input are prioritized