Policy Analyst 2 (Energy), Grade 23

Monmouth University; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

New York State Department of Public Service seeks a Policy Analyst 2 (Energy) to support the Transportation and Grid Modernization Unit within the Clean Energy and Markets section. The role focuses on DER and DR programs that advance CLCPA implementation, including Dynamic Load Management and Value of Distributed Energy Resources initiatives.

You will analyze policies, prepare action-oriented reports, and present findings at relevant forums.

Qualifications

• One year as Policy Analyst 1 (Energy) or seven years in related energy policy work.
• Substitutions: degrees may offset years of experience as specified.
• Experience with CLCPA-related programs and energy policy implementation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support development and oversight of DER and DR programs under CLCPA.
• Assist in policy analysis and development for energy market reforms.
• Prepare detailed reports with findings and recommended actions.
• Testify or present at seminars and meetings on energy policy topics.
• Provide technical direction and QA review for lower-level staff.
• Review utility filings and assist in developing position on issues.

Skills

Policy analysis

Energy policy

DER/DR knowledge

Public speaking

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

J.D.

Ph.D.

Job description

New York State Department of Public Service

Candidates must have one year of service as a Policy Analyst 1 (Energy); OR seven years of experience* in the review, analysis, development, or implementation of programs or policies related to one or more specialty program areas, which include renewable energy planning, procurement, and integration; energy efficiency; electrification of transportation or heating; demand response; energy storage; energy market design; advanced rate designs; advanced utility business models, or strategic use of energy related data.

*Substitutions: an associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; a J.D. may substitute for six years of experience; and a Ph.D. may substitute for seven years of experience.

Duties Description:

The Policy Analyst 2 (Energy), Grade 23, will support the work of the Transportation and Grid Modernization Unit within the Clean Energy and Markets (CEM) Section of the Office of Markets and Innovation (OMI). This position will support development and oversight of distributed energy resource (DER) and demand response (DR) programs that support the implementation of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). Those programs include the utility Dynamic Load Management (DLM) programs; Excelsior Power; utility electric and gas peak load reduction programs; Grid of the Future; oversight of the Non-Wires Alternatives planning procurements and projects; utility business model reforms that include Earnings Adjustment Mechanisms and Platform Service Revenues; Virtual Power Plant policy; and advanced rate design tariff policy such as net energy metering reforms and the Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER) initiative. Under the supervision or direction of a higher-level Policy Analyst (Energy) or a member of the OMI Management Team, the Policy Analyst 2 (Energy) may perform duties that include, but are not limited to:

• Performing all the same duties as a Policy Analyst 1 (Energy) with increased autonomy.
• Utilizing advanced expertise to perform more technically complex aspects of energy policy and program development and oversight for demand response; energy market design; advanced rate designs; or advanced utility business models.
• Preparing detailed reports that contain analyses and interpretations of findings and recommending possible courses of action.
• Analyzing applicable policies and programs and developing and executing various standards and procedures.
• Presenting and/or testifying in subject matter area at seminars, conferences, meetings, and/or proceedings.
• Providing technical direction and guidance, analysis of technical training needs, and supervision or quality assurance review of work for lower-level staff.
• Participating in utility rate proceedings and assisting in developing position on specific issues. Reviewing and analyzing utility company testimony, exhibits, workpapers, and other materials and developing responsive testimony, exhibits, workpapers and materials with limited supervision.
• Reviewing utility filings, including those associated with implementation of new initiatives and/or filed in response to, or in compliance with, Public Service Commission (Commission) orders to ensure they meet Commission requirements. Analyzing projected costs related to such filings and initiatives.
• Comparing filings from several utilities to identify strengths and weaknesses and/or factors contributing to substantial cost differences across utilities. Collecting and documenting data to support the need for any modifications necessary to ensure consistent and equitable treatment of ratepayers.
• Acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the review, analysis, development, and implementation of Retail Market programs and policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Department of Public Service is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting the Designee for Reasonable Accommodations (DRA) and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator which can be found under the Accessibility Link on the Department’s webpage at https://dps.ny.gov .