Research Analyst Supervisor
Recruitment #260428-6456AR-001
Location New Britain, CT
Date Opened 5/1/2026 2:00:00 PM Salary $99,570 - $127,418/year Job Type Open to Agency Employees Close Date 5/21/2026 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
Are you a current DEEP employee ready to take on a new challenge with The Bureau of Energy and Technology Policy?
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has a promotional opportunity for a Research Analyst Supervisor position within the Bureau of Energy and Technology Policy (BETP) based in New Britain. This position is only open to employees within the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. The selected candidate will be promoted following the guidelines under General Letter 226. Only employees in the job series will be eligible for this reclassification.
As a Research Analyst Supervisor, you will report to an Office Director and lead a team supporting policy and program development across subject matter areas within the Bureau, primarily within the Bureau's Office of Telecommunications and Broadband (OTB).The Office Director may assign you to supervise staff and related work in areas such as broadband policy, federal and state broadband programs and other telecommunications matters in coordination with municipalities and other state entities.
Duties
The Bureau's Office of Telecommunications and Broadband works to:
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (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 rebuilding Connecticut's economy and creating jobs - and to fostering a sustainable and prosperous economic future for the state.
Career progression within the State of Connecticut: starting with Research Analyst, advancing to Associate Research Analyst,and ending at Research Analyst Supervisor.
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.
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Before You Apply
Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Rachel Allsop at Rachel.Allsop@ct.gov.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 supervising Research Analysts engaged in developing, implementing and conducting research projects.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Eight (8) 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 Associate Research Analyst.
Minimum Qualifications - Substitutions Allowed
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.
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Location New Britain, CT
Date Opened 5/1/2026 2:00:00 PM Salary $99,570 - $127,418/year Job Type Open to Agency Employees Close Date 5/21/2026 11:59:00 PM
Go Back Apply View Benefits
Introduction
Are you a current DEEP employee ready to take on a new challenge with The Bureau of Energy and Technology Policy?
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has a promotional opportunity for a Research Analyst Supervisor position within the Bureau of Energy and Technology Policy (BETP) based in New Britain. This position is only open to employees within the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. The selected candidate will be promoted following the guidelines under General Letter 226. Only employees in the job series will be eligible for this reclassification.
As a Research Analyst Supervisor, you will report to an Office Director and lead a team supporting policy and program development across subject matter areas within the Bureau, primarily within the Bureau's Office of Telecommunications and Broadband (OTB).The Office Director may assign you to supervise staff and related work in areas such as broadband policy, federal and state broadband programs and other telecommunications matters in coordination with municipalities and other state entities.
Duties
- Work with the Director, Bureau Chief, and senior agency leadership on high-priority projects;
- Assist with supervising Research Analysts and other staff as assigned;
- Contribute to research, writing, and public engagement projects;
- Work in coordination with managers and leadership to meet shared statewide goals.
- A key component of the work will include the management of federal and state grant processes.
- Full-time: 40 hours per week
- First-shift schedule
- Based in New Britain, CT
- Hybrid work opportunities available
The Bureau's Office of Telecommunications and Broadband works to:
- Ensure the universal availability, affordability, and accessibility of high quality, telecommunications services to all residents and businesses in the state.
- Promote the development of effective competition as a means of providing customers with the widest possible choice of services.
- Facilitate the equitable and efficient development and deployment of an advanced telecommunications infrastructure, including open networks with maximum interoperability and interconnectivity.
- Encourage shared use of existing facilities and cooperative development of new facilities where legally possible, and technically and economically feasible.
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (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 rebuilding Connecticut's economy and creating jobs - and to fostering a sustainable and prosperous economic future for the state.
Career progression within the State of Connecticut: starting with Research Analyst, advancing to Associate Research Analyst,and ending at Research Analyst Supervisor.
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 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 by the closing date listed on the job posting.
- Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, 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.
- Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
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- The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
- Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Rachel Allsop at Rachel.Allsop@ct.gov.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 supervising Research Analysts engaged in developing, implementing and conducting research projects.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff;
- Supervises development and implementation of research projects, analysis and evaluation of data and preparation of narrative and statistical reports;
- Provides staff training and assistance;
- Conducts performance evaluations;
- Determines priorities and plans research work;
- Establishes and maintains research procedures;
- Develops or makes recommendations on development of research policies and standards;
- Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;
- Prepares special reports and correspondence;
- Speaks before groups of legislators, concerned citizens and other individuals regarding research;
- Performs related duties as required.
- Considerable knowledge of
- relevant agency policies and procedures;
- research methods and techniques;
- principles, concepts and methods of statistical analysis;
- Knowledge of
- relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
- computer applications for research;
- Considerable
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communication skills;
- Supervisory ability.
Eight (8) 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 Associate 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.
- Experience developing and implementing process improvements.
- Experience implementing state or federal laws, regulations, policies and programs.
- Experience with oral and written communications, both digitally and in person, and working with internal and external stakeholders including state and federal agencies.
- Experience communicating with management regarding program priorities and recommendations.
- Experience leading or supervising broadband, telecommunications or technology professionals.
- Experience working with organizational leadership to write technical reports, white papers, position papers, policy papers, talking points, memos or academic articles for a general audience that provide conclusions or recommendations supported by documented evidence.
- Experience designing and conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses, and synthesizing results to develop recommendations for actionable use.
- Experience working both independently and collaborating with staff to manage two or more technology projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines.
- Experience using Microsoft Office 365 applications.
- Experience in one or more areas: Policy or program implementation, broadband or telecommunications infrastructure, finance, economics, urban planning.
- Experience coordinating federal or state program applications, deployment, reporting and administration.
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.