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Working Title: Data Analyst

Job Class: Research Analysis Specialist

Agency: Public Utilities Commission

• Job ID : 79925

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes - Hybrid

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/04/2024

• Closing Date : 09/24/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Public Utilities Commission / MAPE

• Division/Unit : Regulatory Analysis

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $27.84 - $40.82 / hourly; $58,129 - $85,232 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

*This posting will be used to fill one (1) open position.

Hybrid Work and Flexible Hours Options Are Available.**

This position is responsible for the Commission’s data complication and analysis efforts. The role will compile and analyze utility-reported and other relevant public data to inform Commissioners and the public about key electric and gas regulation issues, including improving existing data accessibility. Topics covered will include utility service quality, affordability, utility performance, distributed energy resources, electric vehicles, resource planning, generation adequacy, and more. This position consults with Commission staff and provides leadwork direction and review to data student worker(s).

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

2 years of professional experience demonstrating expertise supporting research and data analysis for energy or utility-related programs.

Experience must include:

• Understanding of data analyses and research techniques.

• Demonstrated practical experience with data collection, data manipulation, data transformation and interpretation.

• Skilled at using MS Excel and other MS Suite programs.

* Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Economics, Statistics, Environmental Science, or another related fields may substitute for one (1) year of work experience.

Master’s Degree in Data Science, Economics, Statistics, Environmental Science, Public Policy or Administration, or another related fields may substitute for two (2) year of work experience.**

Preferred Qualifications

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

• Experience working with energy power flow, capacity expansion, and/or forecasting modeling software ( e.g. Plexos, Encompass, LoadSEER ).

• Experience working with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, R, GIS.

• Project management experience.

• Strong human relations and communication skills; communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing; respond openly to requests and concerns.

• Experience and/or knowledge of energy issues or energy regulation.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.