Energy Industry Analyst Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Summary
This Energy Industry Analyst position will be used to fill multiple positions in the Office of Administrative Law Judges (OALJ), the Office of Energy Market Regulation (OEMR), the Office of Enforcement and Regulatory Accounting (OERA), the Office of Public Participation (OPP) and the Office of Technical Reporting and Economics (OTRE). For more information visit: OALJ; OEMR ; OERA; OPP and OTRE.
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Duties
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FERC is seeking Energy Industry Analysts to fill multiple positions in: OALJ, OEMR, OERA, OPP and OTRE. This means you may be contacted by several different hiring managers for different vacancies. You can indicate in the vacancy questionnaire which areas you are interested in applying for. Please see Next Steps section for additional information.
As an Energy Industry Analyst some of your typical work assignments include:

• In OALJ, gas and oil pipeline EIAs provide expert technical advice to administrative law judges on the varied complex issues in gas and oil pipeline cases that are set for hearing and settlement procedures. More specifically, gas, and oil pipeline EIAs analyze testimony, exhibits, various other filings, legal precedent, and Commission policy to provide accurate and well-supported technical advice to administrative law judges. EIAs also provide technical advice on market-based rates and cost of service rates as well as analyze large hearing records, complex issues, and novel questions.

• In OEMR, Energy Industry Analysts (EIAs) evaluate complex regulatory matters to support the Commission's oversight of electric and pipeline utilities. EIAs conduct in-depth analyses of filings to identify trends, potential problems, and deviations from statutory and policy requirements. EIAs review and interpret a wide range of technical regulatory data and documents within their assigned areas of responsibility. EIAs develop well-supported recommendations to address regulatory issues, clearly communicating technical findings and implications both orally and in writing.

• In OERA, EIAs support the Commission's mission to protect customers and ensure effective regulation of wholesale natural gas, oil, and electric markets. EIAs help identify market problems, assess compliance with Commission rules and regulations, and contribute to efforts that detect and remedy market manipulation and other non-compliance issues. In this role, EIAs confer with representatives of jurisdictional companies-including operating personnel, attorneys, and consultants-to clarify industry issues and gather information relevant to audits and investigations. They assist in preparing and analyzing data associated with natural gas, oil, and electric markets to audit entities for compliance with tariffs, rules, and regulations.

• In OPP, EIAs support the Commission's mission by designing, delivering, and evaluating outreach, education, and engagement efforts that enhance public understanding of Commission processes and encourage broader participation in Commission matters. In this capacity, EIAs conduct and coordinate targeted outreach and education programs initiatives for OPP's diverse constituents, including landowners, environmental justice organizations, consumer advocates, environmental and community-based organizations, and other members of the public.

• In OTRE, EIAs at this level support the Commission's work on electric and natural gas regulatory matters by analyzing data, regulatory filings, rulemakings and other industry documents to ensure consistency with applicable regulatory principles and Commission policies. EIAs perform moderately complex analyses to identify emerging issues and implications for the Commission's jurisdictional energy markets and infrastructure, and develop recommendations to support team leaders and supervisors. EIAs engage directly with electric utilities and natural gas pipeline companies and collaborate with specialists and stakeholders to prepare and present reports, conduct technical and economic analyses and organize energy-specific conferences that inform the Commission, stakeholders and the public.

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• A background investigation is required.
• This is a bargaining unit position (AFGE Local 421).
• Generally, male applicants must be registered with the Selective Service.
• If using education to qualify, you must submit transcripts.
• Relocation expenses will not be paid.
• If hired, you may be required to divest certain energy-related securities.
• Maximum of 2-page resume.

Qualifications
You must meet the qualification (experience and/or education) requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
To view the eligibility and qualification requirements of a/n Energy Industry Analyst, GS-1101, please visit: Energy Industry Analyst
At the GS-11: You can qualify based on your education OR one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 level, OR have a combination education and experience. Specialized experience is defined as: experience that involves evaluating moderately complex federal energy regulations and legislation, including the formulation of technical and policy recommendations.
At the GS-12: You must have one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level. Specialized experience is defined as: experience that involves evaluating complex federal energy regulations and legislation, including the formulation of technical and policy recommendations.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including any volunteer experience.
Please do not cut and paste the "Duties" section, specialized experience statement, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
Education
If you are using your education to qualify for this position, transcripts are required. Failure to submit a copy of your transcripts at the time of application will result in your application being marked incomplete and you will not receive further consideration.
PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
Additional information
The duty location of this position is Washington, DC.
When promotion potential is shown, future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
If selected for this position, you will be required to:

• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• Have your Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choice.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. FERC also participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). For more information about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.
• Attend a mandatory ethics training. We are governed by the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Standards of Conduct, the criminal conflict of interest statutes, and FERC's supplemental ethics regulation, which specifically prohibits FERC employees from holding certain energy-related securities. To comply with these regulations and statutes, divestiture of at least some energy securities is likely to be required after you begin employment. See 5 C.F.R. 2634-41; 18 U.S.C. 201-208; 5 C.F.R. 3401. If selected, you may also be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of appointment.
• Receive authorization from OPM on any job offer you receive, if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.