Energy Industry Analyst
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
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Energy Industry Analyst (Pipeline)
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Department of Energy
GS-11 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves analyzing regulations for natural gas and oil pipelines, reviewing rates, tariffs, and service proposals to ensure fair market practices at the federal level.
You'll lead teams in researching complex issues and making recommendations to policymakers.
It's a great fit for experienced professionals with a strong background in energy regulation who enjoy detailed analysis and communicating ideas to leaders.
Key Requirements
- One full year of specialized experience at GS-13 level or equivalent in natural gas/oil pipeline regulation
- Knowledge of key statutes like Natural Gas Act, Natural Gas Policy Act, Interstate Commerce Act, and Energy Policy Acts
- Experience analyzing rates, tariffs, transportation services, and market rules for pipelines
- Ability to lead teams in researching and analyzing complex, controversial energy issues
- Skill in preparing high-quality technical recommendations and reports
- Strong oral communication to explain policies and defend recommendations to high-ranking officials
- Familiarity with Title 18 - Code of Federal Regulations and Commission orders
Full Job Description
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies through the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places to Work in the Federal Government Rankings!
This Energy Industry Analyst position is located in the Office of Energy Market Regulation. For more information visit: Office of Energy Market Regulation (OEMR).
To view the eligibility and qualification requirements of an Energy Industry Analyst, GS-1101, please visit: Energy Industry Analyst Series, 1101.
You must have one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 level.
Specialized experience is defined as: Experience in leading teams and/or conducting independent analysis regarding complex issues related to the regulation of natural gas and/or oil pipeline industry such as: rate of return on equity, transportation service proposals; gas storage services; or changes to tariff terms and conditions of service, surcharge mechanisms, allocation of capacity.
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 position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
Major Duties:
As an Energy Industry Analyst, some of your typical work assignments may include: Demonstrating ability to apply knowledge of the relevant natural gas and/or oil pipeline statutes (including the Natural Gas Act, Natural Gas Policy Act, Interstate Commerce Act, Title 18 - Code of Federal Regulations, Energy Policy Acts of 1992 and 2005), and Commission orders to analyze applications involving market rules, rates and tariffs, transportation and open access services.
Demonstrating ability to apply knowledge of natural gas and/or oil pipeline regulation to the analysis and evaluation of policy options on natural gas and/or oil pipeline ratemaking and tariff matters and to formulate independent recommendations on those options.
Demonstrating ability to independently prepare and support well-reasoned technical recommendations related to the natural gas and/or oil pipeline industry and ensure timely completion of written results of high quality.
Demonstrating ability to explain complex policy initiatives and/or defend innovative technical recommendations relating to the natural gas and/or oil industry to high-ranking officials orally.
Ability in leading a designated team to research/analyze complex and sometimes controversial issues related to the natural gas and/or oil pipeline industry and ensure the timely completion of high quality products.
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