Analyst Solar Energy Soft Costs

Boston Government Services, LLC. (BGS) is seeking an Analyst – Solar Energy Soft Costs to support the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) in its work to reduce the soft costs and other barriers to agrivoltaics, the co-location of agricultural and solar energy production on the same land. Responsibilities include supporting the development and execution of new funding opportunities, technical assistance programs, and other funding mechanisms on agrivoltaics; providing expert assessment of agrivoltaics research; and supporting stakeholder engagement and outreach at Washington, D.C.

BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of engineering and technical activities. We work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our experience and capabilities to provide mission-driven solutions tuned to our client's mission needs and strategic direction.

We are passionate about our culture! At BGS, we hire people who will bring their whole self to work each day because we value operating with openness and inclusivity, welcoming and respecting all. BGS cares for each employees’ well-being by offering a comprehensive benefit package and providing a culture of exciting work, excellence, and fun.

If you align with BGS’ company values and culture, we would love for you to explore opportunities to join our growing team by checking out the job description below!

Responsibilities:

• Support the development and execution of new funding opportunities, technical assistance programs, and other funding mechanisms that can reduce solar soft costs and enable more equitable deployment of solar energy. Tasks can include research to inform new programs, expert assessment of applications, and implementation of required federal procedures.
• Support the management of a portfolio of projects and/or programs to reduce solar soft costs and enable more equitable deployment of solar energy by providing technical guidance to awardees and expert assessment of project/program progress.
• Provide expert assessment of data, models, analysis, user tools, and technical assistance to reduce barriers to solar energy deployment at the household, commercial, and utility levels.
• Support outreach and stakeholder engagement activities, such as planning and executing SETO workshops, webinars, and other events.
• Participate in external conferences, webinars, and other events to stay current on solar stakeholder needs and provide recommendations for SETO program improvements.
• Prepare communications materials, including PowerPoint presentations, web text, factsheets, and other resources for a variety of stakeholder audiences.
• Refining DOE’s strategy on Agrivoltaics (APV) and managing SETO's APV portfolio.
• Collaborating with and coordinating other DOE offices that are interested in funding or are funding APV.
• Leading collaboration with USDA on APV, including strategy, messaging, activities.
• Developing and running new APV programs/funding opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in physics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental or Public Policy, or related fields of study.
• At least 5 years of professional experience that is relevant to addressing solar soft costs and barriers to solar energy deployment. Solar energy industry, policy, or research experience is preferred.
• Professional experience with APV. 
• Experience preparing communications materials, including PowerPoint presentations, web text, factsheets, and other resources for a variety of stakeholder audiences.
• Strong analytical capabilities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills on technical subjects.
• Ability to manage a dynamic portfolio of many projects/programs ensuring all priority items are accomplished on time and according to plan.
• Proven success working in a multi-disciplinary environment where teamwork is essential.
• Must be U.S. citizen.
• Successful drug screening.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security or clearance badge.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Physics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental or Public Policy, or related fields of study.
• Experience in data analysis and modeling.

 Location/Work Arrangement:

Benefits:

BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability.

EEO:

BGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Exclusive Agreement Disclaimer:

BGS has standing contracts with federal agencies throughout the United States. We require an affirmative exclusive agreement to represent all candidates to our clients. By submitting this application, you are consenting to allow BGS to represent you as a candidate for the role in which you are applying.