Associate Research Analyst Recruitment # 250304-6856AR-001 Location New Britain, CT Date Opened 3/6/2025 12:00:00 AM Salary $90,309 - $116,146/year Job Type Open to Agency Employees Close Date 3/20/2025 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) + + + + Introduction The State of Connecticut's Public Utilities Regulation Authority (PURA (http://ct.gov/pura) ) is seeking an Associate Research Analyst (http://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=6856AR&R1=&R3=) for the Reliability, Security and Resilience (RSR (http://portal.ct.gov/pura/electric/office-of-technical-and-regulatory-analysis/rsr-unit/rsr-unit) ) Unit in the Office of Technical Regulatory Analysis (http://portal.ct.gov/pura/electric/office-of-technical-and-regulatory-analysis/tra) . Position highlights As an Associate Research Analyst, you will play a key role in shaping the future of reliable, secure, and resilient infrastructure. In this dynamic role, you will support the RSR unit while collaborating across teams within TRA to drive impactful research and policy development. Key responsibilities include: + Leading in-depth technical and policy research on critical topics such as electric grid infrastructure, broadband expansion, cybersecurity, vegetation management, distribution planning, and performance-based utility regulation. + Serving as a project manager for agency investigations, developing procedural schedules, and ensuring regulatory objectives are met with precision. + Evaluating and recommending innovative methods to enhance service delivery, aligning costs with performance-based rates. + Preparing expert analyses and reports to support formal hearings and policy discussions. + Designing and executing formal research projects, tackling complex regulatory and infrastructure challenges. + Synthesizing data into compelling narratives and statistical reports to inform decision-makers and stakeholders. This role offers the opportunity to engage in high-impact research, contribute to forward-thinking policies, and help shape the future of resilient energy and telecommunications systems. The position will be hybrid with in-office attendance located at Ten Franklin Square, New Britain, CT, and are 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. About us The 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. The RSR unit, a division of the Office of Technical and Regulatory Analysis , is responsible for the administration of programs and regulatory oversight of Connecticut’s efforts regarding emergency response and cybersecurity, reliability and vegetation management, and telecom services. In conjunction with the Clean and Affordable Energy (CAE) unit , the RSR team supports the state’s Equitable Modern Grid Initiative , in addition to having oversight of storm and related investigation, interconnection procedures, and physical security related to the state’s investor-owned utilities. Selection Plan In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process. BEFORE YOU APPLY: + Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. + Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below. + Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. + Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. + Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. + Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. + Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting. 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Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence! 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. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES + Performs most complex duties in area of research design and implementation; + Develops and conducts formal research methodologies and procedures and analyzes and evaluates data; + Designs data collection forms and develops procedures; + Performs complex statistical analysis; + Prepares comprehensive narrative and statistical reports; + May prepare special reports for agency officials in response to inquiries from legislature or the public; + Performs related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY + Considerable knowledge of + research methods and techniques; + principles, concepts and methods of statistical analysis; + Knowledge of agency related policies and procedures as related to research; + Considerable + oral and written communication skills; + interpersonal skills; + Considerable ability to analyze data; + Ability to develop programs and use prepackaged computer programs to perform data analysis. 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED + 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. + A Master's degree in economics, statistics or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS + A bachelor’s degree in economics, physics, finance, mathematics, environmental studies, political science, sustainability, or urban studies. + Experience working on utility grid modernization initiatives like non-wires solutions, including distributed energy resources, demand response, microgrids, and other alternatives to traditional grid infrastructure. + Experience with clean energy programs focused on resiliency including energy storage. + Experience with developing regulatory frameworks for advanced metering infrastructure + Experience with cost allocation methodologies. + Experience writing technical reports, regulatory documents, white papers, position papers, policy papers, or academic articles for a general audience that provide conclusions or recommendations supported by documented evidence. + Experience presenting materials, including analysis findings and recommendations, to executive level stakeholders. + Experience conducting quantitative analysis and synthesizing results. + Experience with project management, working on 2 or more projects simultaneously, while adhering to deadlines. + Experience using Microsoft Office 365 applications including Sharepoint, Teams, and Excel Conclusion AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. 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. Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online