Principal Research Analyst - Energy Policy
Full Time
Richland, WA
$135,800 a year
Posted
Job description
Principal Research Analyst - Energy Policy
- Richland, Washington; Portland, Oregon; Seattle, Washington; United States
- Sustainable Energy and Engineering
- Regular Full-Time
- Yes
- 06/17/2023
- 6982
- USD $135,800.00/Yr.
- USD $214,700.00/Yr.
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 our strong technical foundation in power and energy systems and advanced data analytics, to drive innovation, transform markets, and shape energy policy. Join our team and make an impact!
The Energy Policy & Institutional Support Group within the Electricity Infrastructure and Buildings Division is seeking a Principal Research Analyst - Energy Policy to provide technical expertise, analysis, and publishable products to inform policy design and implementation. The position will focus on electrification of transportation systems at scale but will also provide analysis of other emerging power distribution and transmission planning, and demand-side policies. The Principal Research Analyst-Energy Policy will apply their deep knowledge of clean energy technologies, markets, policies and regulations, to define solutions to economic and institutional barriers to clean energy policy implementation.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
The Principal Research Analyst is our most senior analyst position and requires someone with deep expertise in their field, growing external recognition, and broad experience leading analytical tasks and teams.
Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment
Not applicable.
Additional Information
Not applicable.
Testing Designated Position
This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).
About PNNL
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3-hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity
Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov.
Drug Free Workplace
PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.
If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.
Mandatory Requirements
Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.
Rockstar Rewards
Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, supplemental parental bonding leave**, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401k savings plan. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.
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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 our strong technical foundation in power and energy systems and advanced data analytics, to drive innovation, transform markets, and shape energy policy. Join our team and make an impact!
The Energy Policy & Institutional Support Group within the Electricity Infrastructure and Buildings Division is seeking a Principal Research Analyst - Energy Policy to provide technical expertise, analysis, and publishable products to inform policy design and implementation. The position will focus on electrification of transportation systems at scale but will also provide analysis of other emerging power distribution and transmission planning, and demand-side policies. The Principal Research Analyst-Energy Policy will apply their deep knowledge of clean energy technologies, markets, policies and regulations, to define solutions to economic and institutional barriers to clean energy policy implementation.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the Principal Research Analyst include:
- Proactively identify and solve unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the Laboratory and its sponsors.
- Anticipate internal and or external business challenges, sponsor and/or regulatory issues and recommend process or service improvements.
- Utilize technical expertise in one or more scientific, engineering, or policy disciplines, determine the significance and reliability of incoming information, and integrate new information with current data. Evaluate information to determine a recommended course of action.
- Produce publishable technical reports and products (e.g. policy impact studies) to advance the frontiers of science and address some of the most challenging problems in national security, energy, and the environment.
- Apply and interpret novel theories, principles, novel methods, tools, and technologies related to current and future clean energy policies.
- Provide domain knowledge and insight on national-level mission needs to multidisciplinary project teams comprised of scientists and engineers.
- Lead multidisciplinary project teams.
- Engage with various stakeholders to gather such as state and federal policymakers, regulators, utility and other industry representatives, and researchers.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS/BA and 11 years of relevant experience -OR-
- MS/MA or higher and 9 years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
The Principal Research Analyst is our most senior analyst position and requires someone with deep expertise in their field, growing external recognition, and broad experience leading analytical tasks and teams.
- Advanced degree in policy, economics, data science or a related engineering field (e.g. systems, electrical)
- Deep energy policy domain knowledge with an understanding of the technical and economic challenges associated with transportation electrification and systems integration with the grid
- Strong data analysis and research skills
- Experience analyzing techno-economic data to support planning for transportation electrification
- Experience working with utilities, transportation agencies, private industry, regulators, policymakers, and other stakeholders on state and/or federal energy policy
- Demonstrated project management skills, with experience leading scoping, scheduling, budgeting, and building teams.
- Excellent writing skills and a demonstrated record of contributions to technical reports and/or journal articles
- Strong verbal communication and presentation skills with demonstrated record delivering presentations to technical and non-technical audiences
Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment
Not applicable.
Additional Information
Not applicable.
Testing Designated Position
This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).
About PNNL
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3-hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity
Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov.
Drug Free Workplace
PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.
If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.
Mandatory Requirements
Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.
Rockstar Rewards
Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, supplemental parental bonding leave**, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401k savings plan. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.
- Research Associates excluded.
**Once eligibility requirements are met.
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