Program Advisor

US Department of Energy Headquarters; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Energy's Arctic Energy Office seeks a Program Advisor to serve as a senior business development lead, focusing on advancing domestic energy priorities in Alaska and the broader Arctic region.

The role requires GS-13/GS-14 level specialized experience, including identifying opportunities, analyzing policy issues, and coordinating with government, industry, and communities to progress initiatives. Education cannot substitute for experience at these levels.

Qualifications

• GS-13 Specialized Experience: Identifying and evaluating energy, infrastructure, or other complex Arctic energy projects; analyzing program or policy issues and developing strategies for management; coordinating with government, industry, community, or external stakeholders to advance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• GS-14 Specialized Experience: Identifying, evaluating, or advancing energy, infrastructure, or other complex Arctic energy projects; analyzing program, policy, legislative, or regulatory issues and developing strategies for management; coordinating relationships with government, industry, community, or external stakeholders to advance initiatives.

Job description

This position is part of the Arctic Energy Office, Department of Energy. As a Program Advisor, you will serve as a principal advisor and senior business development lead within the Arctic Energy Office, focusing on advancing the Department's domestic energy priorities in Alaska and the broader Arctic region.

BASIC REQUIREMENT:

GS-13 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following

1. Identifying and evaluating energy, infrastructure, or other complex project opportunities related to Arctic energy;
2. Analyzing program or policy issues and developing strategies or recommendations for management; AND
3. Coordinating with government, industry, community, or other external stakeholders to advance projects or organizational initiatives.

GS-14 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following

1. Identifying, evaluating, or advancing energy, infrastructure, or other complex project opportunities related to Arctic energy;
2. Analyzing program, policy, legislative, or regulatory issues and developing strategies or recommendations for management; AND
3. Coordinating relationships with government, industry, community, or other external stakeholders to advance projects or organizational initiatives.

Education cannot be substituted for experience at the GS-13 or GS-14 levels.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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 volunteer experience.

Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates:

To be considered "well qualified" you must (1) meet all of the requirements as described in this section; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as scoring in the in Well Qualified category (or higher).

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.