Energy Policy Analyst (Public Service Coordinator II)

　　Augusta , Maine , United States | Governor's Office | Full-time

　　Apply by: Feb. 5, 2024

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　　GOVERNOR'S ENERGY OFFICE

　　ENERGY POLICY ANALYST - MARKETS & PROCUREMENT - PUBLIC SERVICE COORDINATOR II

　　Limited period - anticipated end date January 28, 2026

　　Opening Date: January 22, 2024

　　Closing Date: February 5, 2024

　　Job Class Code: CU30

　　Grade: 30

　　Salary: $69,742.40 - $94,827.20

　　Position Number: 095001173

　　The Energy Policy Analyst – Markets and Procurement serves as a key staff person in the Governor's Energy Office (GEO). The GEO is the state of Maine’s designated energy office and primary advisor to the Governor on energy issues. Meeting Maine’s ambitious climate and clean energy requirements will require the expansion and development of existing and new renewable energy industries. The Governor’s Energy Office will play a critical role in ensuring that these activities are cost effective and beneficial for Maine people and businesses. The Analyst provides support and analysis on topics related to energy markets and procurement, with an emphasis on the development of long-term contracting and other procurement mechanisms of clean energy technologies in Maine including offshore wind and energy storage. This position will play an important role to facilitate the GEO’s procurement responsibilities through thoughtful, data-driven analysis, partnerships with other states, and working with stakeholders. The Analyst will report to the Policy and Markets Program Manager and coordinate closely with the Offshore Wind Program Manager and the GEO senior leadership.

　　Specific responsibilities will include:

　　Managing the day-to-day responsibilities of the offshore wind procurement program, in close coordination with other GEO staff.

　　Coordinating the GEO’s other procurement responsibilities, including energy storage and other clean energy technologies.

　　Serving as technical lead on procurement-related engagements with the Maine Public Utilities Commission and in other venues.

　　Supporting the GEO’s energy planning efforts, including energy markets and procurement approaches to satisfy Maine’s long-term energy needs in an affordable, equitable manner.

　　Researching best practices and models for Maine to ensure cost-effectiveness and energy affordability.

　　Facilitating engagement with outside experts, other jurisdictions, and best practices to design procurement programs, as directed.

　　The successful candidate must possess:

　　Strong knowledge of energy markets and procurement, ideally with experience in offshore wind and/or energy storage.

　　Strong project management experience.

　　Excellent analytical and research skills.

　　Familiarity with and ability to utilize various data sets, especially related to energy markets.

　　Experience preparing research, analysis, and other data in reports or studies for public consumption.

　　Experience with stakeholder engagement.

　　Strong communications and writing skills, ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external audiences.

　　Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of a team.

　　Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize.

　　Proficiency in Microsoft products – Excel, Word and PowerPoint

　　Minimum qualifications:

　　A Bachelors’ Degree in Engineering, Economics, Business, Public Administration or a related field and at least 3 (3) years of directly related training, education and/or professional level experience in which may include experience in energy policy and program development, market analysis and industry procurement. BENEFITS:

　　No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

　　Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

　　Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,150.80-$11,942.16 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

　　Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements .

　　Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).

　　Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 18.21% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.

　　Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.

　　Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.

　　Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office .

　　Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.

　　Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave . Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-employees/rules-policies/policy-practices-manual/Employee-Rights-and-Responsibilities-Federal) .

　　Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

　　Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/) .

　　There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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