Program Analyst

Allegheny Science & Technology; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Program Analyst to support the Grid Deployment Office within the Department of Energy. This remote role requires engagement with state energy offices and stakeholder collaboration to develop electric infrastructure nationwide. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of experience in energy projects, project scheduling, and budgeting. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to significant energy initiatives that enhance grid reliability and resilience while working within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in program analysis with a focus on energy projects.
• Strong skills in project scheduling and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Review project information and synthesize it into concise memos.
• Track project approval statuses and document progress.
• Analyze state projects to identify trends and prepare briefing materials.

Skills

Project Scheduling

Budgeting

Stakeholder Engagement

Energy Projects

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field

Job description

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Allegheny Science & Technology (AST) is seeking a Program Analyst to support the Grid Deployment Office (GDO) within the Department of Energy. The Program Analyst will engage with state energy offices and support stakeholder collaboration. This position is remote, but candidates must be within commuting distance of Washington, D.C. Support is required during EST standard business hours (8:00 – 5:00 PM EST).

The GDO works to develop electric infrastructure nationwide by maintaining and investing in generation facilities, upgrading high-capacity transmission lines, and deploying related infrastructure and technologies. It partners with states, Tribes, territories, industry, and communities to lower energy costs and enhance grid reliability and resilience.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Review and synthesize project information from state grant recipients into concise memos for leadership approval, following templates and guidance.
2. Update draft memos based on feedback from team leads or leadership.
3. Track and document project approval statuses using existing spreadsheets and records.
4. Brief team leads on project details or themes.
5. Attend project meetings and report on barriers, options, or lessons learned.
6. Analyze state projects to identify trends, gaps, and best practices, and prepare briefing materials.
7. Contribute to fact sheets or outreach materials on state participation in the grant program.
8. Provide feedback on financial or technical proposals related to grid modernization.
9. Support program reviews and coordinate development activities.
10. Prepare input for the Biannual Congressional Report.
11. Monitor and facilitate compliance (e.g., NEPA, BABA).

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least five (5) years of related experience.
• Experience with project scheduling and budgeting.
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with energy projects.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with NHPA compliance documents.
• Knowledge of environmental laws and regulations at federal, tribal, and local levels.
• Prior experience supporting DOE projects is highly desirable.

Other Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship is required.

The salary range for full-time employment is $80,000 - $100,000, depending on experience and qualifications.