Policy Analyst Trainee*, NS or Policy Analyst 1

About the Role

The Policy Analyst 1 (Energy), Grade 18, will support the Data, Innovation, & Research (DIR) Group within the Efficiency, Equity, & Innovation (EE&I) Section of the Office of Markets and Innovation (OMI). This role is part of a traineeship program, with successful completion leading to appointment as a Policy Analyst 1 (Energy), Grade 18.

Key Responsibilities

Under the supervision or direction of a higher-level Policy Analyst (Energy) or OMI Management Team, the Policy Analyst 1 (Energy) may perform duties that include, but are not limited to:

• Identifying factors relevant to the development of policies, collecting relevant data on critical factors, developing policy alternatives, and summarizing strengths and weaknesses of alternatives.
• Assisting with drafting, editing, and developing proposals for new policy initiatives and reassessing existing policies, including Public Service Commission (Commission) Orders.
• Reviewing and summarizing parties’ written comments submitted through Commission proceedings.
• Engaging with stakeholders to identify, analyze, and understand the impact of their positions and concerns.
• Performing data gathering, analysis, evaluation, forecasting, and modeling.
• Staying aware of State and national industry trends, and performing innovative research in technical areas.
• Reviewing and analyzing clean energy industry business models nationally and in-state.
• Assisting with or facilitating stakeholder participation in meetings, technical conferences, and seminars, fostering a collaborative atmosphere to enhance awareness and practices in the industry.
• Assisting with external oversight and outreach activities to build and maintain credibility at utility companies and federal and state agencies.
• Assisting in or evaluating trends in customer participation and performance in relevant programs, and assessing market factors stimulating or discouraging modernization changes.
• Assisting in collecting and analyzing data relevant to assessing the adequacy of energy systems and/or supplying planning procedures.
• Reviewing and preparing reports on trends.
• Examining proposed allocation of costs and the impact of proposed rate design on competitive services.
• Assisting with the development of financial models and market studies to establish program targets and budgets.
• Assisting with the creation of proposed rules and enforcement mechanisms.
• Utilizing advanced expertise to perform technically complex aspects of energy policy and program development and oversight in at least one specialty area.
• Preparing detailed reports containing analyses and interpretations of findings, recommending possible courses of action.
• Analyzing applicable policies and programs, developing and executing various standards and procedures.
• Presenting in subject matter areas at seminars, conferences, meetings, and/or proceedings.
• Reviewing utility filings, including those associated with implementation of new initiatives or filed in response to/compliance with Public Service Commission (Commission) orders, to ensure they meet Commission requirements.

Requirements & Tech Stack

The DIR Group provides oversight for the Strategic Use of Energy Related Data Proceeding, including the development and implementation of the Data Access Framework (DAF) and the Integrated Energy Data Resource (IEDR), and Community Choice Aggregation program. The unit also provides project management support for the Innovation and Research Portfolio, administered by the New York State Energy Research and Authority (NYSERDA), by coordinating with subject matter experts and supporting OMI’s Websites, SharePoint Sites, and all other data needs.

Qualifications

For appointment to the Policy Analyst (Energy) Trainee 1, NS=14, four years of experience in the review, analysis, development, or implementation of programs or policies related to one or more specialty energy program areas.

For appointment to the Policy Analyst (Energy) Trainee 2, NS=16, five years of experience in the review, analysis, development, or implementation of programs or policies related to one or more specialty energy program areas.

For appointment to the Policy Analyst (Energy) 1, SG-18, six years of experience in the review, analysis, development, or implementation of programs or policies related to one or more specialty energy program areas.

Specialty energy program areas include:

• Renewable energy planning, procurement, and integration
• Energy efficiency
• Electrification of transportation or heating
• Demand response
• Energy storage
• Energy market design
• Advanced rate designs
• Advanced utility business models
• Strategic use of energy related data

Substitution

• An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience.
• A bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience.
• A master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience.
• A J.D. may substitute for six years of experience.