DOE-STP Office of State and Community Energy Programs

Casualty Actuarial Society; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Relocation Assistance

Travel/Research Allowance

Job summary

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Science, Technology, and Policy Program (STP) invites highly talented scientists, engineers, and technical professionals to participate in activities aligned with the mission of the CMEI and SCEP offices in Washington, D.C.

and Golden, CO. Fellows will engage in grant design, program review, stakeholder outreach, and policy research to advance energy affordability, reliability, and security.

Qualifications

• Be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.
• Be 18 years of age at the time of application.
• Be enrolled as a student currently pursuing their bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree, or have earned their bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree within the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of new grant programs for energy optimization and residential workforce development created through the IIJA and IRA.
• Participate in reviewing and assessing applications, reports, and public comments, monitoring grantee progress, and interacting with grantees as challenges arise.
• Assist in the development of stakeholder outreach and communication materials.
• Research policies and practices around energy optimization and residential workforce development from nonprofits, industry, and governments for dissemination to stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Ph.D degree

Job description

DOE Science, Technology, and Policy Program–

Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation – Office of State and Community Energy Programs Fellowship

https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-STP-CMEI-SCEP-2026

About this Opportunity

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Science, Technology, and Policy Program (STP) offers an opportunity for highly talented scientists, engineers, and technical professionals to participate in activities related to the mission of Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) offices in Washington, D.C. and Golden, CO.

The Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) empowers states, local governments, Tribal Nations, nonprofit organizations, public schools, community partners and more to build local capacity to deliver the tangible benefits of diverse and abundant energy options to their communities.

The following SCEP programs are seeking ORISE fellows:

• State Energy Program
• Renew America’s Schools Program
• Community Energy Programs
• Home Energy Rebates Programs

What will I be doing?

With guidance from your mentor, your learning opportunities may include:

• Assist in the design of new grant programs for energy optimization and residential workforce development created through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act.
• Participate in such programs, including reviewing and assessing applications, reports, and public comments, monitoring grantee progress, and interacting with grantees as challenges arise.
• Assist in the development of stakeholder outreach and communication materials.
• Researching the policies and best practices around energy optimization and residential workforce development from nonprofits, industry, and state and tribal governments that can be shared with and adopted by grantees by SCEP’s stakeholders.
• Research and response to external inquiries.
• Research and engage with state and local governments regarding energy priorities that advance energy affordability, reliability, and security.
• Assist in the coordination of other DOE offices and engage with stakeholders, including state, tribal, and local governments, public and private interest groups, and the DOE National Laboratories, to gain knowledge of industry developments, technology trends, and technology program deployment goals to increase the use of energy technologies and practices.

Provisions

Fellows will receive monthly stipends based on their academic and professional backgrounds. They will start as follows:

• Bachelor’s degree: $70,000/appointment period
• Master’s degree: $85,000/appointment period
• Ph.D degree: $102,000/appointment period

Fellows may also receive:

• Health Insurance
• Relocation Assistance
• Travel/Research Allowance

Locations

Washington, D.C. or Golden, CO

For more information, please visit the opportunity on Zintellect:

https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-STP-CMEI-SCEP-2026

Program Website: https://www.energy.gov/cmei/scep/office-state-and-community-energy-programs

Questions? Email [e-mail]. Please list the reference code
[DOE-STP-CMEI-SCEP-2026] for this opportunity in the subject line of your email.

Qualifications

Applicants must:

• Be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.
• Be 18 years of age at the time of application.
• Be enrolled as a student currently pursuing their bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree, or have earned their bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree within the last 5 years.