Research Analyst Supervisor AR

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 Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has a current opening for a Research Analyst Supervisor within the Bureau of Energy and Technology Policy based in New Britain, CT.

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 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 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.

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• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees .

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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 Bureau’s Office of Building and Transportation Decarbonization (OBTD).

The Office Director may assign you to supervise staff 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.

• 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 Greener Gov 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 activities. In 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.

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 affordability. In 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…