Energy Industry Analyst (Recent Graduate)

Summary

Our Pathways Recent Graduates Program provides first-hand developmental experiences in the energy industry, while gaining exposure to the Commission's work. This Energy Industry Analyst (Recent Graduate) position will be used to fill multiple positions in the Office of Energy Market Regulation (OEMR), the Office of Enforcement and Regulatory Accounting (OERA), and the Office of Technical Reporting and Economics (OTRE). For more information visit: OEMR ; OERA; and OTRE.

Duties

FERC is seeking Energy Industry Analysts to fill multiple positions in: OEMR, OERA, 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 (Recent Graduate) some of your typical work assignments include: 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 regulatory 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 inform Commission decision making by developing well-supported recommendations and to address regulatory issues, clearly communicating technical findings and implications both orally and in writing. In OERA, EIAs contribute to the Commission's mission by supporting oversight of wholesale energy markets. At the GS-7/9 levels, EIAs develop foundational analytical skills and apply them to help identify market issues, assess compliance with Commission rules and regulations, and assist in detecting and addressing potential market manipulation or other non-compliance concerns. EIAs gather, organize, and assist in analyzing information from jurisdictional companies and the relevant natural gas, oil, and electric markets in support of surveillance, audits, and investigations, while building proficiency in the Commission's regulatory framework and enforcement processes. 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 quantitative and qualitative analysis to identify emerging issues and implications for the Commission's jurisdictional energy markets and infrastructure. EIAs engage directly with electric utilities and natural gas pipeline companies and collaborate with stakeholders and internal specialists to prepare and present reports, develop recommendations to support team leaders and supervisors, and organize energy-specific conferences that inform the Commission, stakeholders and the public. The FERC Recent Graduate Program is a two-year development program for entry-level employees. You may be eligible for conversion to a permanent or term (1 - 4 years in duration) position once you complete the program, without further competition.

Qualifications

Eligibility: In order to be eligible for our Recent Graduates Program, you must: Be a recent graduate who has completed, within the last two years, a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational, or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution; AND Meet the qualification standards (e.g., series and grade). Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree, due to military service obligations, have as much as six years after degree completion to apply. You must meet the qualification (experience and/or education) and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. To view the eligibility and qualification requirements of a/n Energy Industry Analyst (Recent Graduate), GS-1101, please visit: Energy Industry Analyst For the GS-7: You can qualify based on your education, OR one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 level, OR have a combination education and experience. Specialized experience is defined as experience assisting with analytical, research, or regulatory support activities related to energy markets, public utilities, pipeline operations, or other regulated industries. For the GS-9: You can qualify based on your education, OR one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 level, OR have a combination education and experience. Specialized experience is defined as performing analytical or regulatory support work involving evaluation of regulatory filings, policy analysis, or data analysis related to energy markets or regulated utilities. 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

This position has an education requirement and therefore, 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.