Summary
Our Pathways Recent Graduates Program provides first-hand developmental experiences in the energy industry, while gaining exposure to the Commission's work. This Energy Industry Analyst (Recent Graduate) position will be used to fill multiple positions in the Office of Energy Market Regulation (OEMR), the Office of Enforcement and Regulatory Accounting (OERA), and the Office of Technical Reporting and Economics (OTRE). For more information visit: OEMR ; OERA; and OTRE.
Duties
FERC is seeking Energy Industry Analysts to fill multiple positions in: OEMR, OERA, and OTRE. This means you may be contacted by several different hiring managers for different vacancies. You can indicate in the vacancy questionnaire which areas you are interested in applying for. Please see Next Steps section for additional information. As an Energy Industry Analyst (Recent Graduate) some of your typical work assignments include: In OEMR, Energy Industry Analysts (EIAs) evaluate complex regulatory matters to support the Commission's oversight of electric and pipeline utilities. EIAs conduct in-depth analyses of regulatory filings to identify trends, potential problems, and deviations from statutory and policy requirements. EIAs review and interpret a wide range of technical regulatory data and documents within their assigned areas of responsibility. EIAs inform Commission decision making by developing well-supported recommendations and to address regulatory issues, clearly communicating technical findings and implications both orally and in writing. In OERA, EIAs contribute to the Commission's mission by supporting oversight of wholesale energy markets. At the GS-7/9 levels, EIAs develop foundational analytical skills and apply them to help identify market issues, assess compliance with Commission rules and regulations, and assist in detecting and addressing potential market manipulation or other non-compliance concerns. EIAs gather, organize, and assist in analyzing information from jurisdictional companies and the relevant natural gas, oil, and electric markets in support of surveillance, audits, and investigations, while building proficiency in the Commission's regulatory framework and enforcement processes. In OTRE, EIAs at this level support the Commission's work on electric and natural gas regulatory matters by analyzing data, regulatory filings, rulemakings and other industry documents to ensure consistency with applicable regulatory principles and Commission policies. EIAs perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to identify emerging issues and implications for the Commission's jurisdictional energy markets and infrastructure. EIAs engage directly with electric utilities and natural gas pipeline companies and collaborate with stakeholders and internal specialists to prepare and present reports, develop recommendations to support team leaders and supervisors, and organize energy-specific conferences that inform the Commission, stakeholders and the public. The FERC Recent Graduate Program is a two-year development program for entry-level employees. You may be eligible for conversion to a permanent or term (1 - 4 years in duration) position once you complete the program, without further competition.
Education
This position has an education requirement and therefore, transcripts are required. Failure to submit a copy of your transcripts at the time of application will result in your application being marked incomplete and you will not receive further consideration. PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses to the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Attention to Detail Customer Service Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Your application will be evaluated under the Category Rating method based on your assessments. You will receive a score based on the responses to the assessment questions. If you meet the minimum qualifications for this position, your application and assessment score will be evaluated under Category Rating and selection procedures for placement in one of the following categories: Best Qualified - for those who are superior in the evaluation criteria Well Qualified - for those who excel in the evaluation criteria Qualified - for those who meet the minimum qualification requirements The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Applicants determined to be Best Qualified will be referred for further consideration. Preference eligibles in the Best Qualified category are referred before all other applicants. To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13078526