Energy & Utilities Analyst III

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Responsibilities

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• Write and deliver reports and expert testimony to the Public Utility Commission and the Vermont reputed company
• Maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with utilities, developers, other state and regional government and non-governmental entities involved in the energy sector

Requirements

• Master's degree AND three (3) or more years of professional experience working in the field of economic or energy planning and analysis.
• Bachelor's degree AND four (4) or more years of professional experience working in the field of economic or energy planning and analysis.

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• College degree in economics, engineering, or science.
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• excellent written and oral communication skills
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• Experience with other data management and analytics tools is a plus

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending reputed company and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• reputed company Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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