Job Description

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RESOURCES

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR

ENERGY POLICY ANALYST

Opening Date: June 30, 2026

Closing Date: End of the day July 14, 2026

Location: Augusta

Position Number: 09500-1175

Position Type: Full Time/Year-Round

Class Code: 6411

Grade: 28 (Professional/Technical Unit)

Salary: $60,091.20 - $84,177.60 Per Year

Interested candidates need to complete, and submit, an Application, Cover Letter, and detailed Resume.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION The Energy Policy Analyst serves as a key member of the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) Planning and Policy Division and will provide project management, support, and analysis on a wide variety of energy topics that come before the office. The DOER is the designated state energy office with statutory responsibilities for energy resources, planning, programs, and development. The DOER seeks to advance affordable, reliable and cleaner energy for the benefit of all Maine people and businesses.

This position is responsible for conducting quantitative analysis and research to support the Planning and Policy Division on efforts related to electricity retail and wholesale markets, electric grid modernization, and regulatory matters. The work will include collecting, managing, and analyzing economic, market, financial, and technical data from a variety of sources; interpreting and summarizing analysis results; and advising the Division and Department management on policy and decision-making outcomes. The position will work closely with colleagues across the Department, particularly with the Supply and Security Division on related planning and policy efforts. This work will also include supporting the Department’s engagement with Maine’s utilities, electricity market participants, the Maine Public Utilities Commission, and other stakeholders.

Work will also include supporting the Division’s engagement and activities in utility and energy market matters needed to meet Maine’s goals, including data and information access, grid modernization and expansion, utility regulation and performance, load management, interconnection, distributed energy resources, aggregation, equitable cost allocation and rate design, integrated utility planning, regional and local energy markets, regional collaboration, reliability and resiliency and potential changes in law and regulation.

JOB TASKS:

• Collect, compile, manage, and analyze quantitative information from a variety of sources.
• Formulate quantitative analysis questions, design appropriate analytical methods, and interpret results.
• Maintain rigorous standards of accuracy and quality control in coordination with broader data management across the Department.
• Analyze utility and other regulatory information including case filings, datasets, briefs, and other qualitative and quantitative material, to advise on the development of policy and regulatory positions and strategy to advance the goals of the office.
• Monitor and report on utility and energy market trends at the state, regional, and global levels, and provide analysis and advise the office on policy related to energy and utility market matters.
• Manage and support efforts around special projects and energy policy studies that seek to meet legislative requirements or priorities of the DOER.
• Coordination and contribution to management of processes involved with contracting, vendor engagement, and on-going operations.
• Contribute to communications and policy strategy, including drafting policy recommendations and briefing memorandums.
• Contribute to efforts related to seeking and administering funding as needed for related efforts.
• This work will include collaborating closely with other DOER and state agency staff, as well as other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Requires background combination of education and/or experience demonstrating technical expertise in natural resource program management or position specific expertise.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Excellent analytical and quantitative research skills.
• Experience with energy markets and operations.
• Familiarity with statistical, econometric, machine learning, or other quantitative analysis methods is preferred.
• Familiarity and ability to analyze and utilize various datasets (EIA, etc.)
• Strong communications and writing skills, and ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of a diverse and inclusive team.
• Strong organizational skills, including project and task management, and the ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Ability to build coalitions and develop partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Candidates with professional proficiency in additional languages are encouraged to note this in their application.
• Proficiency in Microsoft products – Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Proficiency with data management and analysis tools is preferred.
• Team-oriented work style, with the ability to be flexible and work under deadlines.
• Ability to work in Augusta, Maine and travel throughout the state as necessary and appropriate. Position will be primarily remote with regular in-person (i.e., hybrid) working environment.

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

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 confidential employees receive three (3) personal leave days.
• Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 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 ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 14.11% 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 forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act
• 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

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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