Energy Markets Research Analyst

KeyLogic Systems has an exciting opportunity for an Energy Markets Research Analyst*

We are seeking a strong analytical Mid-Level Energy Markets Research Analyst to support the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) under the Strategic Analysis (SA) contract. This position will support the Energy Markets Analysis Team (EMAT) under the Strategic Systems Analysis and Engineering (SSAE) of NETL. In this role, you will evaluate U.S. and global energy markets-including power, natural gas, LNG, critical minerals, oil, hydrogen, and carbon products - to inform NETL's research priorities, technology pathways, and strategic planning.

Your analysis will support NETL's mission to enable US energy dominance, enhance energy security, and accelerate technology development in areas such as advanced power generation, critical minerals, carbon capture for enhanced oil recovery, advanced materials, produced water management, and data centers. This position is ideal for someone who excels at combining market intelligence, technical understanding, and data-driven analysis for government decision-makers.

*The position can be remote or hybrid (Pittsburgh, PA) but must reside in the U.S.

Key Responsibilities:

As part of the support to EMAT, the employee will be primarily responsible for conducting a variety of market and economic research in the energy sector.

Energy Markets Analysis

* Conduct in-depth analysis of energy market fundamentals, price dynamics, supply/demand trends, and regulatory conditions across U.S. and global markets.

* Evaluate market conditions relevant to NETL's mission areas, including:

o Natural gas and LNG supply chains and storage

o Critical minerals and supply chains

o Advanced materials in the energy sector

o Data centers

o Carbon capture and utilization

o Coal derived products including synthetic fuels and chemicals

o Produced water management

o Hydrogen production, transport, and end-use markets

o Fuel switching trends

* Provide insights on how market developments affect DOE/NETL priorities in critical minerals, energy dominance, advanced materials, resilience, reliability, and infrastructure investment.

* Support and advise NETL's in-house research on relevant markets and competition

* Support cross-cutting analyses for long-term planning, energy system transitions, and technology pipeline evaluations.

Support to NETL/DOE Portfolio and Programs

* Perform portfolio analyses of NETL/DOE-funded projects, including R&D, pilots, demonstrations, and commercial deployment activities.

* Assess project performance, TRL/MRL/CRL status, economic potential, and barriers to commercialization.

* Develop dashboards, metrics, and briefings for NETL/DOE program managers, leadership, and interagency coordination

* Conduct market-based assessments to inform NETL R&D priorities, roadmap development, and portfolio-level evaluations.

* Contribute to analysis supporting NETL research in fossil energy, advanced energy systems, and critical minerals.

* Provide insights on market risks, infrastructure readiness, and scale-up potential for NETL-funded technologies.

Technology-to-Market (T2M) & Commercialization Insights

* Conduct market readiness, commercialization pathway, and competitive landscape assessments for NETL/DOE-funded technologies.

* Analyze value chains, customer segments, market size, infrastructure needs, and regulatory drivers.

* Recommend strategies to accelerate deployment through private-sector engagement, incentives, partnerships, and public-private collaborations.

Policy & Regulatory Review

* Track and interpret federal and state regulatory developments affecting NETL/DOE-supported technologies and energy markets.

* Prepare briefs and memos summarizing regulatory changes and their implications for NETL programs.

* Conduct cost-benefit analyses and policy impact evaluations.

* Prepare policy briefs, white papers, technical memos, and other deliverables required by NETL/DOE clients.

Data Analysis, Modeling & Deliverables

* Develop and maintain datasets, dashboards, and visual analytics for market tracking and NETL reporting.

* Build analytical models for demand, pricing, emissions, cost reduction, or technology adoption forecasts.

* Analyze large datasets from DOE, EIA, EPA, FERC, ISO/RTOs, and national labs.

* Develop dashboards, visualization tools, and written deliverables that meet contract requirements, deadlines, and quality standards.

* Use analytical tools (Excel, Python, R, SQL) to conduct quantitative evaluations such as price forecasting, infrastructure utilization, and market scenario modeling.

* Produce high-quality, contract-compliant deliverables-market reports, briefing decks, white papers, and technical memos meeting NETL's standards for clarity, rigor, and accuracy.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

* Collaborate with NETL staff, national laboratory teams, and industry stakeholders to align analysis with program needs.

* Participate in task-order meetings, deliver presentations to NETL program managers, and support responses to data calls and inquiries.

* Coordinate with multidisciplinary contractor teams across the SA contract (engineering, TEA/LCA, systems analysis).

Position Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree in Energy Systems, Economics, Engineering, Public Policy, Data Science, or related field; master's degree is a plus.

* 3 - 6 years of experience in energy market research, energy economics, federal energy program support, or related analysis roles.

* Strong analytical, quantitative, and research skills with proficiency in Excel and one or more programming tools (Python, R, and SQL)

* Familiarity with DOE structure, mission areas, and clean energy program lifecycle (R&D demo deployment).

* Understanding of U.S. energy markets across power, natural gas, oil/LNG, critical minerals, advanced materials, and synthetic fuels.

* Proven ability to deliver high-quality, client-ready reports, presentations, and briefings in a dynamic environment with multiple demands and quick turnaround

* Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with demonstrated ability to build strong networks and teams to achieve results

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience supporting NETL, DOE, national laboratories, or federal energy R&D programs.

* Experience analyzing markets tied to critical minerals, advanced materials, synthetic fuels, produced water, oil, natural gas including LNG.

* Client Orientation - Takes personal ownership and accountability for timely response to client queries, requests or needs, working to remove obstacles that impede execution or overall success

* Drive for Results- Takes personal ownership and accountability to meet deadlines and achieve agreed-upon results, and has the personal organization skills to do so

* Knowledge, Learning and Communication - Actively seeks out knowledge needed to complete assignments; shares this knowledge with others, communicating and presenting information in a clear and organized manner; leads in the sharing of best practice, trends, knowledge and lessons learned across units and with clients; skilled at articulating ideas verbally and in writing in a clear and compelling way across audiences of varied levels

* Professionalism - Maintains strong client relationships in the face of conflicting demands or directions and provides evidence-based advice and solutions based on sound diagnosis and knowledge

Key Competencies

* Strong analytical and quantitative skills

* Ability to distill complex data into actionable insights

* Clear communication for technical and leadership audiences

* High attention to detail and quality assurance

* Ability to manage multiple deadlines across task orders

* Collaborative mindset in multidisciplinary teams

What We Offer

* Opportunity to support NETL's mission to enhance US energy dominance and accelerate energy innovation

* Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and national laboratory research

* Professional growth within a federal contracting environment

* Meaningful work advancing national energy, economic, and environmental priorities