Economist

Summary

This position is part of the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management - National Energy Technology Laboratory, Department of Energy. As an Economist, you will perform a broad range of professional economics work, which involves the formulation, programming and guidance of a very large, or two or more large, economic analysis projects, or continuing programs.

The Department of Energy's mission is to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions.

• Conduct systematic economic analyses and modeling to collect industry data, trace market trends, and provide strategic policy inputs for national and international energy programs.
• Advise senior agency leadership and program sponsors as an authoritative consultant on complex economic issues, policy implications, and budget recommendations.
• Evaluate the economic impacts of new technologies, policies, and market forces by designing, testing, and validating advanced parametric economic models.
• Manage complex economic research projects from inception to completion, which includes defining the research scope, coordinating multidisciplinary project teams, and managing timelines.
• Prepare and disseminate comprehensive research findings through peer-reviewed articles, technical reports, and presentations at major professional and economic conferences.
• Establish policy guidelines and impact‑assessment frameworks to analyze the economic, environmental, and social benefit‑cost ratios of proposed energy initiatives.