Energy Analyst

NRECA is a unique national trade association providing technology and business solutions, advocacy, and financial services to over 900 consumer owned electric cooperatives across the country. NRECA employees are united by our mission, inclusive culture, collaborative workplace, and commitment to service excellence. As a "best place to work" employer, we operate with integrity, transparency, and a spirit of innovation.

Position Summary:

NRECA's Innovation and Emerging Technologies team is looking for an energy analyst to support a portfolio of research and analysis projects in power generation, distributed generation, energy storage, electric transportation, microgrids, and other energy industry areas as needed. You will work with experienced energy industry colleagues and on behalf of hundreds of nimble utilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts primary research and drafts technical papers.
• May communicate technical and economic learnings through technical papers on emerging technologies and analysis of technical and business conditions, and participation in NRECA webinars, podcasts, and other outreach.
• Uses technical information to advise on trends for the technical direction of the industry with key stakeholders; helps with defining NRECA research and position on technical issues; and represents co-op interests.
• Works directly with members and industry stakeholders during the research design and supports the pursuit of mutually beneficial opportunities and collaborative efforts.
• Creates technical content to support NRECA's other departments and committees.
• Contributes to support and advice and may make recommendations to frame use of research, new research, develop new research concepts, and provide technical research reviews. Reviews research products.
• Monitors industry developments and stays abreast of pertinent trends to input into forecasts.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as energy/environmental policy, economics, engineering, or a similar discipline related to energy policy, innovation, energy modeling, or environmental social science or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in economics, energy, or environmental policy analysis (related to energy supply and consumption), power engineering, or related areas.
• Analytical skills to process and interpret complex data sets related to energy industry and utilites.
• Familarity with the operations of the electric industry and the market fundamentals driving change in the industry.
• Writing skills for preparing reports, documentation, and other forms of communication.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and multiple projects at various stages of development using effective organization skills and attention to detail.
• High proficiency in analytical software tools, such as Excel or others.
• Ability to report to the office when required.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading.
• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Disclaimer Statement: The preceding job description has been written to reflect management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Additional Requirement:

The preceding job description has been written to reflect management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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