Operations Research Analyst
Department of Energy (Washington, DC)
Full-Time
Closes on Thursday, October 24, 2024
Job Description
Summary
DOE offers you the chance to be part of the clean energy revolution and make a difference in the fight against the climate crisis. Join the DOE Clean Energy Corps!
The Building Technologies Office's goals include improving U.S. competitiveness through enhanced energy performance, energy security and resilience while reducing the carbon emissions related to homes and buildings, through the development and application of innovative and cost-effective technologies, practices and codes.
Duties
As a Operations Research Analyst you may:
- Apply mathematical and statistical theories, techniques and methods to the full range of analytical studies, projects and programs relating to energy performance, energy security and resilience.
- Perform scientific work that involves assisting in the designing, developing and adapting mathematical, statistical, econometric and other scientific method and techniques.
- Oversee complex technical analysis, including assessments of codes energy savings, cost, and environmental impacts, as well as ancillary benefits (e.g., additional health, resilience and environmental benefits).
- Prepare comprehensive reports of study results and presents results to the scientific community at professional meetings and conferences.
- Analyze the development, implementation, or evaluation of projects relating to energy efficiency approaches and programs including building analysis, technology planning, research, development, demonstration, and code policy strategies.
RequirementsConditions of Employment
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.This employer participates in the e-Verify program.Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.Subject to satisfactory security and suitability requirements.May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.This position to be filled under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act direct hire authority.This position is eligible for remote work. If selected, it is required to sign a remote work agreement detailing remote working conditions and expectations for position. Work may only be performed from a location in the U.S.A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work. Current Federal employees or other individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check.This position has been designated as PUBLIC TRUST. A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work. Current Federal employees or others with an existing investigation may not be required to undergo another check.Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.This position is included in a Bargaining Unit.
Full-Time Qualifications Basic Requirements: Degree: in operations research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS GS-13: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Performs scientific work the involves designing, developing or adapting mathematical, statistical and scientific method techniques in the field of energy performance or energy security and resilience. AND Analyzes the development, implementation, or evaluation of projects relating to energy efficiency approaches and programs including building analysis, technology planning, research, development, demonstration, and code policy strategies. AND Oversees or directs assessments of codes energy savings, cost or environmental impacts. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS GS-12: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Coordinates high profile projects to align with the goals for decarbonizing America's buildings, including initiatives and competitions to rapidly scale technology validation and demonstration, market enabling, and technical assistance. AND Coordinates work by contractors and national laboratories in support of the building code integration work and makes recommendations to keep programs on track. AND Provides technical recommendations to peers and senior managers within the organization on data requirements, analytical methods, tools and techniques. "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. Department of Energy (Washington, DC)