Working Title

Energy Sector Community Benefits Analyst

Location

US (Primary)

Category

Program Management Support

Job Type

Full-time

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

Up to 25%

Type of Hire

Fully Funded

Security Clearance Required

None

Job Description

BCS has an opening for a professional with experience assessing community benefits (CB) of clean energy technology projects to join our growing team supporting the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL). The Energy Sector Community Benefits Analyst will support Federal Project Managers, Financial Analysts, and Administrators.

• The role is remote within the US.

The position requires an understanding of the potential impacts and benefits of these projects on local communities due to the development and operation of facilities, plants, and other related infrastructure. The role involves analyzing and reporting project outcomes and risks, the effectiveness of existing mitigations or plans, and the implementation of community engagement and feedback processes.

The clean energy projects funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will create new infrastructure with the potential to drive regional economic development, technological innovation, and high-wage employment for communities across the United States. It is critical to understand and address the societal considerations and impacts of these projects at local, regional, and global levels. Project proposals are solicited through Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs) that require the development of Community Benefits Plans (CBPs), which describe actions for community and stakeholder engagement; diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA); environmental justice; and attracting, training, and retaining a diverse workforce to create quality jobs.

Responsibilities

Within the context of the above background, specific activities and responsibilities may include the following:

• Review and analyze financial assistance applications containing CBPs to ensure alignment with DOE policies and procedures.
• Support federal project managers (FPMs) in CBP negotiation by leveraging expertise in community engagement, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, environmental justice and equity, and workforce development.
• Support Assistance and Validation (A&V) meetings scheduled throughout the life of projects to monitor and assess implementation of CBPs in support of FPMs and project recipients.
• Develop reports on A&V activities to document progress and compliance with the objectives, milestones, and deliverables outlined in CBPs.
• Assist in developing internal DOE and public-facing data sets and reports documenting the status of SCI work conducted under the selected projects.
• Engage in research and maintain up-to-date guidelines for best practices in SCI.
• Identify specific barriers to employment at Small- Medium- Manufacturers (SMMs) exist or could exist in Energy Communities.
• Support DOE awardees and other eligible SMMs in Energy Communities in identifying workforce current and anticipated workforce needs.
• Develop community action plans/roadmaps with current and future eligible SMMs in Energy Communities and community organizations.
• Perform analysis on Energy Communities to better understand community priorities and identify significant barriers to employment in the manufacturing sector.

Job Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• B.S. degree with at least 5 years of experience as related to the position functions described. MS degree is a plus.
• Knowledge of and experience in project reviews assessing community benefits of energy technology research projects, facilities, operations, and commercial plants.
• Knowledge and understanding of energy sector and technologies to mitigate environmental impacts.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and conducting listening sessions.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong communication, writing, editing, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Inclusion. Diversity. Equity. They are more than just words for us. They are the bedrock beneath the principles that guide how we build our teams, cultivate leaders, and create a company that supports and values each person. It fuels our innovation and strengthens our connection with our customers.

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.