The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is currently hiring in support of Presidential Executive Order 14057, "Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs through Federal Sustainability". This position works directly in support of this important initiative to acquire electricity and clean energy to meet the Administration's climate change goals - ultimately, to achieve 100% carbon pollution-free electricity on a net annual basis by 2030. See below for important information regarding this job.

Duties

Serves as a program analyst in the Carbon Pollution-Free Electricity Program Management Office (CFE PMO) within the Defense Logistics Agency-Energy. Identifies, creates and develops new opportunities to secure new cost-competitive sources of CFE for DoD installations, providing expertise in market forecasting in the US and its territories. Provides guidance and recommendations in the development of strategies for DoD to reach CFE goals in support of Executive Order 14057, “Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability”. Analyzes trends and regulations in the energy space, publicly available market data, utility outreach, and interagency communications. Plans, organizes, coordinates and manages the research and financial analysis/modeling for selected opportunities to project CFE price.... over the lifetime of the contract (e.g. utility CFE tariffs, power purchase agreements, retail power products, and unbundled energy attribute certificates). Provides support throughout the CFE contracting process to DLA Contracting Officers, including during Request for Proposal issuance, contract negotiation, and contract execution. Analyzes best practices of private-sector CFE procurement organizations and recommends specific best practices which can contribute to improved CFE procurement activities for DoD. Prepares and conducts briefings for senior/executive-level DoD officials as the subject matter expert on financial viability of CFE projects.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with No Access
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
• Pre-Employment Physical: Not Required

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-12level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Analyzing programs and utilizing evaluation methodologies to perform broad, far-reaching studies. Developing and negotiating agreements for utility or energy solutions. Public utility accounting, economics, or finance experience. Selective Placement Factor: This position has Selective Placement Factor. Your application must demonstrate experience conducting analysis of electricity markets, suppliers, and energy requirements. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). 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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address DLA Energy 8725 John J Kingman Rd Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6222 US
• Name: Joshua Stumbaugh
• Phone: 717-770-4053
• Email: [email protected]