Department of Energy Resources Job Description: Energy Data Analyst * *About DOER The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources’ (DOER) mission is to create a clean, affordable, equitable, and resilient energy future for all residents, including low-income and Environmental Justice populations, businesses, communities, and institutions in the Commonwealth. To meet these objectives, DOER develops and implements policies and programs to ensure the adequacy, security, diversity, and cost-effectiveness of the Commonwealth's energy supply. DOER is committed to Working to promote energy programs and policies that are developed and implemented to ensure environmental justice among all the Commonwealth’s residents, communities, businesses, and institutions. Job Description The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources is seeking an Energy Data Analyst within the Policy, Planning, and Analysis Division (Policy Division) to support the analysis of energy policy. The Energy Data Analyst will report to the Director of the Policy Division. The PolicyDivision supports DOER through the development of planning documents, analysis, and policy development in electric and gas distribution systems, grid modernization, energy supply and markets, and energy reliability. The Division participates in state electric and gas regulatory proceedings to advance clean energy policies, including coordinating the Commonwealth’s participation in clean energy procurements and the Grid Modernization Advisory Council. The Division supports other clean energy policy development and planning through data management and data analysis, including supporting efforts related to energy system planning and decarbonization pathways analysis. Working closely with the Director of Policy, Planning, and Analysis, the Energy Data Analyst will collect, manage, and analyze datasets, including but not limited to electric and gas markets, utility investments, Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) compliance, and decarbonization modeling. The Analyst will use data and analytical tools including Power BI, ArcGIS, Microsoft Excel, and Tableau to produce data analysis and visualizations that can inform policy decision-making regarding retail energy supply markets, decarbonization planning, and compliance with policies including the RPS and other DOER regulations. The Analyst will also conduct spatial analysis to help inform policies to advance environmental justice in the Commonwealth. The Analyst will serve as an internal resource at DOER for data analysis and quantitative modeling, including coordinating with other Divisions, other state government agencies, utilities, and other external stakeholders. The Analyst will produce white papers and memos explaining the data analysis work conducted and will contribute analysis and graphics for public Division reports and websites. The Analyst will participate in and lead internal and cross-divisional team meetings to provide data and analytical insights. A strong candidate will have demonstrated experience producing data analysis and dashboards using tools like Power BI, ArcGIS, Tableau, R, or similar. A strong candidate will also have demonstrated experience interpreting and analyzing quantitative energy modeling results. A strong candidate should have a working knowledge and interest in clean energy policy and energy modeling and be inquisitive, conscientious, and an effective problem solver and communicator. A strong candidate will also have a working knowledge and interest in utility rates and functions, especially as relates to system planning and performance metrics. Please include a cover letter in your application explaining your interest in the position. Be sure to mark the cover letter “as relevant” upon submitting your application. The Energy Data Analyst’s primary responsibilities will include: · Collect, maintain, and analyze datasets related to energy markets, utility investments, and decarbonization modeling to inform DOER policies. · Publish regular updates to public datasets on the DOER website. · Collect, clean, and analyze annual utility reporting data regarding compliance with the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) and other policies in coordination with Renewables Division. · Develop analytical tools to assess the costs and market impacts of energy policies, including on environmental justice and low-income populations. · Provide analysis to support public policy including reports, web publications, legislation, and utility regulatory proceedings. · Track and analyze trends in energy markets. · Respond to internal requests for information on such things energy markets, policy or state, regional and national data trends. Preferred Qualifications: · Data analytical skills, with a strong preference for experience with data analysis tools including Power BI, ArcGIS, Microsoft Excel, R, or similar · Energy knowledge, with a preference for experience with energy data modeling, utility and energy regulation, clean energy, or energy policy areas. · Demonstrated project management experience · Demonstrated skills in communicating complex concepts in simple terms in both written and oral expression First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. Minimum Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have (A) at least four years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional experience performing related duties that include business data recovery, analysis, query design, reporting and statistical analysis; or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitution below. Substitutions: I. A Bachelor’s degree with a major in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics or a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience II. A Master’s degree or higher with a major in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics or a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required experience *Comprehensive Benefits* When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. *Job: Information Systems and Technology *Organization: Department of Energy Resources *Title: *Energy Data Analyst Location: Massachusetts-Boston-100 Cambridge Street Requisition ID: 2400006T