FERC and Energy Regulatory Analyst

Public Citizen. Some rights reserved; Washington; On-site; USD 63,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical and dental coverage

Paid vacation and personal leave

Paid holiday leave

401K with 5% match

Parental leave (12 weeks)

Sabbatical after 8 years

Student loan reimbursement

Job summary

Public Citizen’s energy team seeks an analyst to conceive, initiate, and manage research projects on FERC proceedings, LNG exports, and energy policy matters. You will provide research and writing support for regulatory filings, and collaborate to develop reports, memos, op-eds, and blog posts.

The role requires strong analytical thinking and communication skills, the ability to work under tight deadlines, and a willingness to engage with Congress, media, and allied groups to advance energy

Qualifications

• Experience: investigator or opposition researcher, or for legislative/electoral campaigns.
• Skills: analytical thinking, strong written/oral communication, persistence, creativity, and detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Identify key FERC proceedings and support regulatory filings.
• Support LNG export DOE applications research/writing.
• Support reports and fact sheets on LNG export impacts.
• Investigate energy policy issues via databases and interviews.
• Produce reports, editorials, and blog posts with team.
• Stay current on energy market policy issues; respond to requests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Oral communication

Research skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Job description

Public Citizen’s energy team is focused on holding energy corporations accountable to the public interest; advocating that our energy markets and energy production, transportation and delivery are maximized for energy affordability and sustainability; watchdogging Trump Administration abuses; highlighting harms from record U.S. fossil fuel exports; and supporting energy justice initiatives that shield working families from regressive energy burdens.

To achieve these goals, we are active before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission advocating on behalf of households on an array of Federal Power Act and Natural Gas Act proceedings; frequently intervene in U.S. Department of Energy gas and power export dockets; participate in Regional Transmission Organization stakeholder proceedings; work with Congress to develop legislation and serve as a witness for hearings; develop communications strategies to ensure journalists include our perspective; and work closely with allied organizations and grassroots groups to build coalitions to promote our energy affordability and corporate accountability agenda.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

The analyst will conceive, initiate, and manage research projects related to regulatory proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC); the U.S. Department of Energy on Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Exports; and provide general research and writing support on energy market and energy policy matters as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify key FERC proceedings and provide research and writing support for regulatory filings at the agency.
• Provide research and writing support challenging applications to export LNG at the Department of Energy.
• Support research for reports and fact sheets on domestic impacts of rising LNG exports.
• Investigate energy policy issues, key individuals, corporations and lobbying trade associations by using traditional investigative methods such as database searches and interviews.
• Conceive and produce written materials in collaboration with other team members, including: reports, editorial board memos, op-eds, and blog posts.
• Maintain familiarity with a range of current policy issues, primarily in the areas of energy market developments, utilities, and oil and gas markets.
• Respond to information requests, including from Congress and news media.
• Other research duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience: Research and writing as an investigator, opposition researcher, or for legislative or electoral campaigns.
• Skills: Outstanding analytical thinking and oral and written communication skills. High energy, enthusiasm, persistence, creativity and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and balance multiple priorities under pressure to produce essential material in a deadline-driven advocacy environment. Knowledge of computer-assisted reporting techniques and database development and management. Basic understanding of FERC, the U.S. Department of Energy, and energy markets. Strong sense of how to use research to affect public policy debates. Creative and collaborative spirit.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The salary range for this position is $63,137 to $105,513, plus a generous benefit package. The position is in the bargaining unit. Below is a list of some of our benefits (please note that some benefits have eligibility requirements).

• 100% paid medical and dental coverage for employee and children
• Three weeks paid vacation for new employees, five personal days, sick leave and more
• Paid leave when office is closed Christmas to New Years
• 401K plan with a 5% contribution from PC after one year of employment
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment
• Sabbatical after 8 years of employment
• Student loan reimbursement program

Public Citizen is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, LGBT candidates are encouraged to apply. Public Citizen employees are proud members of SEIU Local 500.