Economic Degree Jobs in Reston, VA (NOW HIRING)

The Opportunity:

Immerse yourself in cutting‑edge technologies while serving as a strategic technical advisor to the Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency‑Energy (ARPA‑E) and other energy clients. As a techno‑economic analysis (TEA) modeling expert on our team, you will develop and implement tools to assess next‑generation energy technologies as well as innovative strategies across multiple sectors and program areas. By building detailed cost models and conducting macro‑level modeling, you’ll help evaluate broad market impacts and technology performance while providing clients with actionable insights to support the development and deployment of advanced technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Guide the design, evaluation, and management of government and private sector‑sponsored research and development (R&D) programs to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and advance commercialization potential.
• Utilize Excel and other analytical tools to conduct sensitivity analyses, validate assumptions, and integrate industry benchmarks, supply chain data, and performance metrics into models.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to align economic insights with technical development goals and prepare clear reports and presentations for ARPA‑E leadership and stakeholders.
• Model impacts, identify opportunities for significant cost and performance improvements, and support strategic R&D investments that accelerate technology commercialization across mining, transportation, materials, energy generation and distribution, and manufacturing sectors.

You Have:

• 7+ years of experience authoring technical papers, reports, or program plans for technical and non‑technical audiences.
• 2+ years of experience in techno‑economic analysis (TEA), energy systems modeling, or engineering economics.
• Experience in Excel‑based modeling and cost estimation methodologies to perform detailed cost and sensitivity analyses.
• Experience sourcing and validating data from industry, academia, and government and integrating industry benchmarks, supply chain data, and performance metrics into actionable models.
• Ability to work at both system level and detailed component level across multiple technologies.
• Ability to identify hot spots, areas of uncertainty, and opportunities for significant cost and efficiency improvements quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or engineering.

Nice If You Have:

• Experience distinguishing and translating system boundaries and operating costs within energy research contexts.
• Experience preparing high‑quality reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of energy markets, supply chains, and commercialization pathways.
• Ability to translate TEA research and results clearly and succinctly to both experts and non‑experts with academic and industrial backgrounds.
• Ability to identify high‑priority areas for cost reduction and performance improvement with limited information about a new or proposed technology or process.
• Possession of excellent organizational and client service skills.
• Possession of excellent analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering or a related technical field.

Vetting:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

Compensation:

Salary range: $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 annualized USD. Benefits include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. This posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.