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Deputy DirectorofEnergy Supply–Policy,Planning, & AnalysisDivision(2024) Working under the supervision of the Director of Policy, Planning, and Analysis, the Deputy DirectorofEnergy Supplywillassistthe Directorand the Deputy DirectorofGrid Modernizationin the coordination and management of the Division and in the development and analysis of policy for the Department of Energy Resources. The Deputy Director will act as a stand-in for the Director when the Director in unavailable or when the management of projects and team membersrequiresadditionalcoverage. The Deputy Director will complete policy analysis and policy coordination for major initiativesincludingenergy procurements, electric and gas rate cases, and wholesale and retail energy market matters. The Deputy Director willbe requiredto develop and present policy development and analysis to the Commissioner, the Undersecretaries, and the Secretary. Policies will includeoffshore wind procurements,retail electricity rates,regional energy marketsand supply,and equity and environmental justice. Coordination of these policies areas will also require working withExternal Affairs Manager and Secretariat communications and legislativedirectorsto develop language for public and legislative use. The Deputy Director will supervise3-4members of the Division(initially, subject to change). Additionally, the Deputy Director will, independent from the Director, define and lead policy investigations and projects with staff within the Division and from other Divisions. The Deputy Director will work with the Director to ensure that there is consistent policy within the Division. Responsibilities: * Supervise3-4members of the Division(initially, subject to change), including defining work products and timelines forstaff * Lead policy investigations with staff within the Division and from other Divisions that pertain to the Deputy Director’s scope as describedabove * Lead and coordinate major policy initiatives such as theSection 83C offshore wind procurements and other clean energyprocurements * Lead DOER intervention in dockets before the Department of Public Utilitiesregardingelectric and gasrates * Coordinateand supervisedata collection,analysis, and DOER publicationsregardingwholesale energy supply,electric and gas supply, and retailrates * Understand comprehensive policy development andidentifyareas for policy development, including having knowledgeofother divisions’ programs andpriorities,including energy efficiency, renewables, and legal. * Lead coordination and meetingswith external stakeholders including the electric distribution companiesandthe Attorney General's Office. * Manage consultant contracts and work to support Division projects.Develop projects based on policy coordination, develop project management structures, assign staff to complete analysis, and lead project teams, making decisions on project progress and assignment oftasks * Work with the Communications, Legislative, and Legal staff to be responsive to information requests and the drafting language for public and legislative use. * Identifyissues to bring to senior management and theCommissioner * Participate in and occasionally lead team meetings with the Policy, Planning, and Analysis Team and represent theDivisionas needed in internal and externalmeetings Required Qualifications: * Experience in clean energy policy and clean energy supply andcontracting * Experience analyzing data and presenting results with aproficiencyin Microsoft Office (including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) * Strong interpersonal skills and written and verbal communicationsskills * Demonstratedability to plan, prioritize, and collaborate with colleagues toaccomplishworkobjectives * Demonstrated project and team managementexperience * Ability to work independently and proactively without closesupervision * Ability to synthesize complex material into concise, easy-to-understand information forbriefings Preferred Qualifications: * Knowledge indecarbonizationstrategies, policy development,electric and gas rates, and federal and state energy markets * Experience supervisingstaff * Working knowledge and interest in decarbonization and state government, strength in project management, and be inquisitive, conscientious, and an effective problem solver and communicator * Familiarity with Massachusetts’ energy priorities Please provide a Cover Letter describing your interest in the position as part of your application. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) five (5) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management of which (B) at least one (1) year must have been in a project management, supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below. Substitutions: I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience. II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience. III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience. IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience. *Comprehensive Benefits* When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Job: Environmental and Energy* *Organization: Department of Energy Resources *Title: *Deputy Director of Energy Supply Location: Massachusetts-Boston-100 Cambridge Street Requisition ID: 240003IW