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New York State Energy Research and Development Aut Sr Project Manager or Project Manager, Decarbonization Pathways in Albany, New York
New York is leading the nation in the fight on global climate change and the transition to a clean energy-powered economy. The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act) has created the most aggressive climate change goals in the nation and requires an ambitious agenda that blends proven catalysts with innovative approaches while operating across a broader energy arena that is rapidly evolving. New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a driving force in realizing this agenda. NYSERDA works with stakeholders that span residents, business owners, developers, community leaders, local government officials, universities, utilities, investors, entrepreneurs, and more, to develop, invest, and foster conditions that:
Attract the private sector capital investment needed to expand New York’s clean energy economy.
Overcome barriers to using clean energy at a large-scale in New York.
Enable New York’s communities and residents to benefit equitably from energy efficiency and renewable energy.
Job Overview
To help deliver on its mission and achieve these nation leading goals, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) seeks a creative, self-motivated, and knowledgeable individual with strong analytical skills as well as developed communications and interpersonal skills to join the Policy Analysis team within Policy Analysis and Research.
The Policy Analysis team assists New York State energy policy decision-makers by identifying and evaluating policy alternatives for achieving the CLCPA emission limits; quantitatively assessing the impact of energy, environmental, and economic policies and programs on the State’s citizens, businesses, and environment; and helping foster informed energy planning and quantitative analysis of energy issues and policies.
Primary Responsibilities
Manage the economywide pathways model used to evaluate how the state can achieve the emission limits established in the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act and quantify the associated costs and health and environmental benefits.
Manage external contractor teams engaged in analysis on behalf of NYSERDA as well as participate in and lead teams from NYSERDA and other State agencies to advance projects.
In coordination with external contractors and internal subject matter experts, develop updated trajectories for key cost and performance input variables for modeled sectors, including buildings, transportation, industry, electricity, and fuels.
Improve economywide and sector-specific modeling over time in coordination with internal subject matter experts, external contractor teams, and external stakeholders by leveraging the latest emissions, health, and cost modeling techniques.
Update decarbonization modeling frameworks to reflect ongoing State, Local, and Federal climate action.
Conduct model runs and apply these and other tools to carry out analysis to support policy development across NYSERDA and other State agencies, including modeling, forecasting, and quantitative analyses to assess impacts of existing and potential policies on technology adoption, energy supply and demand, emissions, the state economy, distributional and equity outcomes, and associated benefit-cost implications.
Help conceptualize and perform data analyses summarizing trends and modeling impacts for both internal and external stakeholders. Translate modeling results into clear visual representations. Manage the publication of reports and findings related to analysis products.
Support essential NYSERDA deliverables, including the State Energy Plan, potential studies, and other major projects intended to deliver on the state’s energy and climate goals.
Apply knowledge of energy systems infrastructures, reliability requirements, and market dynamics to inform policy or project formation, and to represent NYSERDA at various forums to provide expert knowledge of New York State system requirements or desired policy outcomes.
Serve as a decarbonization expert resource to NYSERDA workforce, energy efficiency and buildings program staff and provide information and insight to help inform the development of clean energy programs.
Support tracking of metrics and reporting on accomplishments.
Periodically serve as mentor to student interns or program support staff.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, science, engineering, public policy, public or business administration, or a related field of analytical study. Advanced degree in one of the above is highly valued.
3-6 years or more of relevant experience:
For Project Manager: A Bachelor’s degree with superior academic performance and 3-5 years of relevant experience
For Senior Project Manager: A Bachelor’s degree with superior academic performance and 6 years of relevant experience
Excellent project management skills
Top-notch presentation and interpersonal skills that resonate with audiences of different backgrounds; the ability to communicate persuasively, concisely, and unambiguously in speech and in writing
Advanced computer skills to complete analytical functions
Relentless work ethic and resolute integrity
Additional Qualifications
Individuals should be able to demonstrate having some or all of the following skills enhanced by a willingness to learn about new issues and analytical tools:
Familiarity with global energy and climate change issues
Prior experience with climate pathways modeling preferred, including stock rollover and adoption trajectories, electric generation modeling, and Benefit Cost Analysis
Understanding of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission mitigation strategies and ability to think systemically to apply this understanding to economy-wide analysis
Experience across multiple sectors desired
Understanding of economic theory and present value methodologies
Understanding of energy markets, including electricity and fossil fuel markets, and economic issues related to energy and environmental policy
Technical expertise in quantitative analysis of energy issues, efficiency programs and environmental policies; knowledge of energy efficiency and renewable energy program strategies is preferred
Experience working in a team environment both as a team leader and active team member
Experience managing complex analytical projects which engage in-house experts and staff, external consultant teams and external industry experts and stakeholders.
Please submit two files, one for your cover letter and another for a resume.
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