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Are you seeking career growth within the State of Connecticut? If so, consider this new and exciting opportunity!

 

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has some exciting opportunities for Research Analysts within the Bureau of Energy and Technology Policy (BETP) located in New Britain, CT.

 

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

  • Visit our NEW State Employee Benefits Overview page!
  • The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule;
  • A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation's best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown's Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D.;
  • The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information;
  • Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings;
  • Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year;
  • Professional growth and development opportunities;
  • A healthy work/life balance to all employees!

 

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

  • This position is full-time, following a first shift schedule with the potential for hybrid work, 40 hours per week, scheduled Monday - Friday.
  • Work location will be located in New Britain, CT. 
  • As a Research Analyst with BETP, you will work on projects that further Connecticut’s progress in achieving its economy wide greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets and ensuring equitable clean energy and broadband access.
  • You will work with one of its four offices on a number of complex projects related to energy, decarbonization, and broadband policy and program implementation. 
  • The office to which you are assigned will be determined by the agency and can change depending upon business needs.
  • Many projects require work with all offices in BETP, and much of your work will require collaboration in a team environment. In all areas, equitable policy and program design and inclusive processes for public input are prioritized.

The four offices within BETP are:

 

  • The Office of Energy Supply and Infrastructure (OESI) - This office is responsible for developing policies related to renewable energy, conducting procurements for renewable energy to meet our state’s zero carbon electric grid goal, and implementing federal and state grant programs related to grid resilience and energy supply decarbonization.
  • The Office of Building and Transportation Decarbonization (OBTD) - This office works to decarbonize the building and transportation sectors through equitable and inclusive policy development. In addition, staff help ensure equitable statewide energy efficiency investment and support the transition of residential, commercial, and transportation sectors from fossil fuels to zero emission alternatives.
  • The Office of Affordable Housing and Energy Retrofits (OAHER) - This office designs and administers programs that reduce the energy burden of low- and moderate -income households through weatherization, decarbonization, and health and safety barriers remediation. With a specific focus on disadvantaged communities, OAHER targets emissions reduction goals in the affordable housing sector through participatory and inclusionary practices that improve the public health and wellness of vulnerable communities.
  • The Office of Telecommunications and Broadband (OTB) - This office is focused on developing equitable policies and programs to bring the economic and social benefits of broadband access to the residents and businesses of Connecticut. Specifically, OTB works to ensure the universal availability and accessibility of high quality, affordable telecommunications services to all residents and businesses in the state.

 

ABOUT US 

The Bureau of Energy and Technology Policy (BETP) is charged with developing policies and programs to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change; conserve, improve and protect Connecticut’s natural resources and environment; and provide equitable access to broadband and affordable, clean and reliable energy to the people and businesses of the state.
 

BETP is a Bureau within DEEP. 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 committed to playing a positive role in building Connecticut’s economy and creating jobs – and to fostering a sustainable and prosperous economic future for the state.