Transportation Electrification Research Analyst

State of Connecticut - DEEP Bureau of Energy & Tech Policy; New Britain (CT); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Healthy work-life balance

State employee benefits overview

Job summary

The State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) BETP in New Britain, CT, is hiring an Associate Research Analyst. The role focuses on research design, data analysis, and policy development to advance transportation electrification and affordability.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners, prepare reports for regulatory dockets, and contribute to Connecticut’s Electric Vehicle Roadmap while promoting equity and public engagement.

Qualifications

• Seven (7) 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 a Research Analyst.
• College training may substitute for General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half year of experience to a maximum of four years for a Bachelor's degree.
• A Master’s degree in economics, statistics or closely related field may substitute for one additional year of the General Experience.
• Experience with oral and written communication to internal and external stakeholders at varying knowledge levels.
• Experience with research design, analysis, statistics, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, engage with stakeholders, and analyze data to align transportation electrification programs with state policy objectives.
• Support DEEP’s participation in PURA dockets related to transportation electrification impacts on the grid.
• Coordinate research and policy development projects across DEEP and other agencies.
• Prepare reports and briefing memos on research findings and policy recommendations.
• Participate in inter- and intra-state working groups related to transportation electrification policies and programs.

Skills

Research methods

Statistical analysis

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Data analysis software

MS Office 365

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics, statistics or related field

Master's degree in economics, statistics or related field

Job description

The State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) BETP in New Britain, CT, is hiring an Associate Research Analyst. The role focuses on research design, data analysis, and policy development to advance transportation electrification and affordability.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners, prepare reports for regulatory dockets, and contribute to Connecticut’s Electric Vehicle Roadmap while promoting equity and public engagement.