at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Springfield, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Overview
The Electricity Infrastructure and Buildings Division of PNNL is accelerating the transition to a decarbonized, efficient, resilient, and secure energy system through basic and applied research. We leverage a strong technical foundation in power and energy systems and in advanced data analytics to drive innovation, transform markets, and shape energy policy. Within EIBD, the Economics, Policy and Institutional Support Group is made up of staff engaged in institutional change for federal operations, policy formulation and impact analysis, economic analysis and valuation methodologies, and technology adoption.
We are looking for an Energy Analyst to lead energy transitions planning and execution support efforts that are focused on performance contracting. The candidate will have a strong knowledge of energy and water systems, deep knowledge of federal project financing options, and experience recommending solutions to enhance energy and water security, resilience, and decarbonization. The selected candidate will serve as part of a PNNL team that directly supports the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) partners.
Responsibilities
The energy analyst will develop solutions to help DOE and DoD partners to become more energy and water efficient and resilient to utility disruptions, meeting federal energy, water and climate goals and requirements. The analyst will lead technical analyses, coordinate with subject matter experts, project teams, and stakeholders including federal facility operators from across the country, utility providers, industry partners and researchers/subject matter experts across PNNL to strengthen the agency’s utility management programs and energy transitions planning. The candidate will provide expert delivery with little supervision or managerial support. This includes coordination of resources across divisions and programs. Additional responsibilities include:
+ Provide program support to federal agencies to convey performance contracting options and initiate comprehensive projects to meet energy and environmental goals.
+ Advise agencies on best practices in energy savings performance contract (ESPC) and utility energy service contract (UESC) program development, execution, and monitoring.
+ Lead strategic planning and stakeholder engagement to support integration of multiple perspectives into energy system planning. Work with key stakeholders to share ideas and build consensus.
+ Provide support during RFI development to ensure projects meet DoD requirements and comply with all applicable industry codes and standards and UFC requirements.
+ Execute moderate projects and/or major project tasks and build effective teams from multiple technical groups and disciplines to achieve tasks objectives on time and within budget.
+ Leverage data to inform programs and policies, documenting results, organizing and managing data, and developing and tracking key metrics.
+ Serve as an interface between sponsor leaders, remote team members, and PNNL technical experts. Promptly communicate issues, changes in scope, schedule, budget, or other challenges to the attention of the Manager.
+ Work on multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
+ Oversee the work of other technical contributors on the team while responding to needs of sponsor and key stakeholders.
+ Develop deliverables and present results of work to sponsors and other external stakeholders.
The successful candidate will be accountable to:
+ Project Managers for performing assigned roles, following applicable project and field procedures, and performance of assigned tasks on time and within budget;
+ The Economics, Policy & Institutional Support Group Leader, and Federal Technical Support Team Leader, for general staff performance and development and operational discipline.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
+ BS/BA and 7 years of relevant experience OR
+ MS/MA or higher and 5 years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates are encouraged to apply if they meet several of the preferred qualifications below, but do not need to meet all.
+ Degree in relevant discipline (e.g., engineering, building controls, sustainability management, renewable energy, business analytics).
+ Active security clearance or ability to obtain a clearance is desired..
+ Current certified energy manager (CEM) and/or certified measurement and verification professional (CMVP) certification is desired.
+ Experience working with the Department of Defense or other Federal agencies, including working with military personnel and leadership.
Technical experience specific to the job:
+ Experience in planning, development, funding, and execution of federal third-party projects (e.g., ESPCs, UESCs, PPAs, EULs).
+ Experience with contract performance monitoring, including measurement and verification associated with ESPCs and UESCs.
+ Experience in performance contracting portfolio management, including development of metrics and using data to inform process and project improvement.
+ Experience in advising on Federal policy related to energy and water efficiency and performance contracting.
+ Experience with energy and water efficiency and/or renewable energy assessments at Federal facilities.
+ Experience leading and managing technical research related to campus and or utility energy systems, including analyzing emerging energy technologies, such as renewables, energy storage, and microgrids.
+ Direct experience with energy transitions planning and execution, preferably within DoD, and in the areas of energy management, public works, or master planning.
+ Knowledge of federal laws and other applicable requirements governing energy and water management.
+ Demonstrated ability to work effectively with personnel in diverse job functions and levels of responsibility, including directors, technical advisors, and field personnel.
+ Ability to work remotely with DoD and Lab staff using online collaboration tools (e.g.e.g., MS Teams and SharePoint).
Communications skills required for the job:
+ Experience in leading the publication of technical reports, giving briefings, and presentations.
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
+ A collaborative approach to problem-solving and the ability to work well with inter-disciplinary and geographically distributed teams.
Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment
+ The candidate may work from one of the PNNL offices or remotely with the ability to travel up to 1 week a month to various DoD locations.
+ Ability to travel up to 25% of the time to visit sponsor locations to attend meetings or visit facilities.
Additional Information
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.
Requirements:
+ U.S. Citizenship.
+ Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B.
+ Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the candidate selected is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP).
Note: Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.S. Department of Energy until non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for 12 months can be demonstrated.
Testing Designated Position
This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing f
