FERC and Energy Regulatory Analyst
About The Position
Public Citizen’s energy team works to hold energy corporations accountable to the public interest, promote affordable and sustainable energy markets and production, watchdog government abuses, highlight harms from U.S. fossil fuel exports, and support energy justice initiatives. The team engages with FERC and Department of Energy proceedings, regional transmission organization stakeholder processes, Congress, journalists, allied organizations, and grassroots groups. The analyst will conceive, initiate, and manage research projects related to regulatory proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the U.S. Department of Energy on LNG exports. The position also provides general research and writing support on energy market and policy matters as needed. The position is in the bargaining unit.
Requirements
- Experience in research and writing as an investigator, opposition researcher, or for legislative or electoral campaigns.
- Outstanding analytical thinking and oral and written communication skills.
- High energy, enthusiasm, persistence, creativity, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and balance multiple priorities under pressure in a deadline-driven advocacy environment.
- Knowledge of computer-assisted reporting techniques and database development and management.
- Basic understanding of FERC, the U.S. Department of Energy, and energy markets.
- Strong sense of how to use research to affect public policy debates.
- Creative and collaborative spirit.
Responsibilities
- Identify key FERC proceedings and provide research and writing support for regulatory filings at the agency.
- Provide research and writing support challenging applications to export LNG at the Department of Energy.
- Support research for reports and fact sheets on domestic impacts of rising LNG exports.
- Investigate energy policy issues, key individuals, corporations, and lobbying trade associations using traditional investigative methods such as database searches and interviews.
- Conceive and produce written materials with other team members, including reports, editorial board memos, op-eds, and blog posts.
- Maintain familiarity with current policy issues, primarily energy market developments, utilities, and oil and gas markets.
- Respond to information requests, including those from Congress and news media.
- Perform other research duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 100% paid medical and dental coverage for employee and children
- Three weeks paid vacation for new employees
- Five personal days and sick leave
- Paid leave when office is closed Christmas to New Years
- 401(k) plan with a 5% contribution from Public Citizen after one year of employment
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment
- Sabbatical after 8 years of employment
- Student loan reimbursement program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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