State Energy Strategy Project Lead; MA

State Energy Strategy Project Lead (MA5)

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The Energy Division (Energy) leads Washington’s transition to a clean, affordable, and equitable energy future by providing statewide energy policy leadership, guiding investments, and advancing initiatives that serve all communities.

This position works within the Energy Policy team of the Energy Division.

This position is the project lead responsible for supporting the development of the next State Energy Strategy in accordance with RCW 42.21F.088 and RCW 42.21F.090.

The State Energy Strategy is published every eight years, delivered to the Governor and the Legislature, and provides Washington’s roadmap for meeting climate and clean energy goals while prioritizing reliability and affordability. It is relied upon by legislators, state agencies, utilities, advocates, and many others as the state’s foundational planning document.

The position will manage the analysis, drafting, public engagement process, advisory committee coordination, and other guidance supporting the final publication of the State Energy Strategy, working with complex datasets across diverse energy topics and collaborating with state executives, subject matter experts, industry sectors, utilities, labor unions, tribal nations, elected officials, interested parties and stakeholders.

View the 2021 Washington State Energy Strategy:
Washington State Energy Strategy – Washington State Department of Commerce.

This project position is expected to be funded for a minimum duration of 18 months with a possibility of extending to 24 months.

• Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Energy Division and the Energy Policy Director, manage the production of the next Washington State Energy Strategy in accordance with RCW 43.21F.088, a document of statewide impact and importance
• Manage key research efforts and conduct analysis of technological developments, state and federal legislation, and regulations. This will include managing and overseeing the work of a contracted energy modeling firm
• Lead collaboration with diverse groups including state agency representatives, subject matter experts, contracted consultants, utilities, and others to support research and analytical efforts. This may include coordination with other state agencies and programs to compile, review and incorporate data regarding progress from 2021 findings and recommendations
• Establish and oversee process and methodology for complex data collection and performance analytics, in support of SES initiatives and overall program coordination
• Consult with diverse groups of executive management, interagency representatives, and subject matter experts to develop metrics, analysis and reporting tools
• Coordinate with agency teams and…