This position is part of the Office of the Project Manager, Strategic Petroleum Reserve, Department of Energy. As a Crude Oil Marketing Analyst, you will serve as a key crude oil analyst and expert advisor on U.S. crude oil physical and commercial trading markets, oil terminal/pipeline and refining operations, long-term crude oil cavern storage, and crude oil quality surveillance, assessment, and measurement.

Duties

As a Crude Oil Marketing Analyst, you will: Coordinate in the development and implementation for the overall Oil Acquisition and Transportation (OAT) Program policies, methods, and procedures and the identification of specific oil acquisition requirements. Analyze proposed awards for adequacy in meeting crude oil quality requirements, including respective crude oil market values; recommends changes in contract terms; and identifies requirements and delivery alternatives as requested during negotiations. Perform annual terminal/pipeline assessment surveys, coordinate lease payment receipts, and coordinate any/all aspects relating to the DOE leased facilities. Evaluate the technical oil quality data for multiple commercially traded crude types and crude blend delivery cargoes to determine the acceptability of crude oil to be stored in the SPR for commercial or other Government clients. Ensure that the strategic plan, mission, vision, and values of the Division, as well as the Department, are communicated to the team and integrated into the team's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans and work product and services.

Requirements

• 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 1-year probationary period.
• This position works remotely, but the employee must live within the local commuting area of the position. If selected, it is required to sign a remote work agreement detailing remote working conditions and expectations for position.
• You are required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of entering the position and annually.
• 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.
• Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.
• Positions may be covered by a bargaining unit. Bargaining unit will vary by departmental element, grade, and/or location.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-13 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Evaluating the effectiveness of industrial relations functions and programs in contractor organizations using reports, audits, and on-site reviews. Providing expert advice regarding applicability of and requirements for a wide variety of issues relating to, policies, regulations, and precedents in order to evaluate contractor oil terminal and pipeline industrial programs. "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. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must (1) meet all of the requirements as described in this section; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as scoring in the in Well Qualified category (or higher). You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Project Manager, Strategic Petroleum Reserve P.O. Box 5088 Oak Ridge, TN 37831 US
• Name: Ronzell Pettaway
• Email: [email protected]