Program Analyst

Allegheny Science & Technology; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Science & Technology (AST) is seeking a Program Analyst to support the Department of Energy's Office of Electricity in advancing energy infrastructure, grid modernization, and related policy initiatives.

The role focuses on stakeholder engagement, programmatic communications, and event support, working with federal staff, program managers, and partners to ensure engagement activities are strategically planned, well-coordinated, and effectively executed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 4–9 years experience preferred, substitution allowed.
• Experience supporting DOE or federal customers is a plus.
• Ability to organize meetings and interact with external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and virtual meeting platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination, and execution of stakeholder outreach events.
• Coordinate with federal staff, contractors, and stakeholders to support objectives.
• Help develop outreach strategies, plans, agendas, and briefing materials.
• Assist with time-sensitive requests from federal leadership related to stakeholder meetings and events.
• Coordinate event requirements, track actions, and manage schedules and logistics.
• Support communications and engagement activities to raise awareness of federal programs.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Program coordination

Analytical skills

Written/verbal communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Allegheny Science & Technology (AST) is seeking a Program Analyst to support the Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE) in advancing energy infrastructure, grid modernization, and related policy initiatives.

The Program Analyst will provide stakeholder engagement, programmatic communications, and event support, with a primary focus on high-impact stakeholder engagement opportunities. This position will work closely with federal staff, program managers, communications teams, and other partners to ensure engagement activities are strategically planned, well-coordinated, and effectively executed.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support planning, coordination, and execution of stakeholder outreach, including engagement activities, site visits, meetings, workshops, and related events.

• Coordinate with federal staff, contractors, and other stakeholders to support objectives.

• Support stakeholder outreach and engagement activities designed to strengthen relationships and increase awareness of federal programs, priorities, technologies, and accomplishments.

• Assist with preparing stakeholder engagement strategies, communications/outreach plans, agendas, briefing materials, correspondence, and other event-related products.

• Support time-sensitive requests from federal leadership related to stakeholder meetings, events, site visits, and communications initiatives.

• Coordinate event requirements and track actions, deliverables, schedules, participants, and other logistical and programmatic needs.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, 4-9 years of experience. Additional years of experience or post-graduate degrees may be substituted for education or experience requirements.

• Experience supporting the Department of Energy or other federal customers in a similar capacity is preferred, such as:

  • Experience working with federal energy programs, state energy offices, or electric utility stakeholders.

  • Experience supporting stakeholder engagement initiatives or intergovernmental coordination activities.

• Ability to organize meetings and interact with external stakeholders.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams and/or other virtual meeting platforms.

• Experience organizing in-person conferences or workshops that convene federal government, local government officials, and industry representatives.

• Strong analytical, research, and program coordination capabilities.

• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including SharePoint, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize meeting discussions and research findings clearly and concisely.

Other Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship is required.

• Ability to successfully complete a DOE background investigation (e.g., Public Trust).

• Must be located within commutable distance to Washington, D.C.

Multiple factors contribute to determining the final pay for a position. These include, but are not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and competencies that align with the specific role, geographic location, educational background, and contract provisions related to labor categories specific to the position. We are committed to offering a competitive compensation package that reflects the value and expertise that each candidate brings to our team.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is $80,000 - $100,000.