Global Energy Policy Strategist — Asia

Science Applications International; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Energy is seeking an International Relations Specialist to analyze energy policy for Asia, represent DOE in meetings with foreign officials, and develop policy studies related to energy and climate. The role requires strong analytical and relationship-building skills across government and industry.

The position involves coordinating with senior officials, drafting briefing papers, and managing cooperative energy projects, including oversight of contractors.

Qualifications

• BASIC REQUIREMENT: Degree with major or equivalent in international law/relations, political science, economics, history, sociology, geography, social or cultural anthropology, law, statistics, or humanities; or 24 semester hours in these disciplines with related course work.
• OR Combination of education and experience in one or more social sciences or humanities as shown above, plus relevant experience.
• OR Four years of appropriate experience in international organizations, problems, or foreign affairs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses for energy policy planning and strategy development focusing on Asia and its impact on U.S. policy objectives.
• Represent DOE in meetings with foreign officials and interagency groups; brief senior officials on critical issues.
• Serve as a resource on political, social, energy, economic and environmental conditions for Asia.
• Develop professional relationships with foreign governments, staff of other agencies, and industry to build support for DOE policies.
• Draft briefing papers for senior DOE officials on energy policies, trade issues and programs for bilateral/multilateral discussions.
• Manage cooperative energy activities and oversee support contractors when needed.

Education

International relations, political science, economics, history, sociology, geography

Statistics/quantitative methods

Law or humanities related studies

Job description

Department of Energy is seeking an International Relations Specialist to analyze energy policy for Asia, represent DOE in meetings with foreign officials, and develop policy studies related to energy and climate. The role requires strong analytical and relationship-building skills across government and industry.

The position involves coordinating with senior officials, drafting briefing papers, and managing cooperative energy projects, including oversight of contractors.