Economist

Department of Energy - Agency Wide • Remote (Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)) • $86.96k - $140.71k / year • 2d ago

JOB SUMMARY: This position is part of the Office of Federal Energy Management Programs, Department of Energy. As a Economist, you will be conducting economic analysis on the cost implications of various tariffs available to Federal Agency Partners. You will also be coordinating interactions with trade organizations and other major utility-related stakeholder groups. MAJOR DUTIES: As an Economist, you will: Conduct economic analysis on the cost implications of various tariffs available to Federal Agency Partners. Develop tools and trainings to explain tariffs available to FEMP's Federal customers. Analyze utility industry trends and apply findings to assessments of the economic benefit of switching from one tariff to another. Coordinate interactions with trade organizations and other major utility-related stakeholder groups to ensure a deep understanding of utility industry priorities and ensure that the utility industry understands the challenges unique to the Federal sector. Co-lead the Federal Utility Partnerships Working Group Seminar to facilitate information sharing and educational topics related to sharing best practices for leveraging utility partnerships to optimize energy and water efficiency in Federal buildings. Assess the cost effectiveness of demand response and time variable pricing programs as part of a comprehensive review of how to optimize federal customers' electric utility service. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.