What are the responsibilities and job description for the Department of Energy - Energy Security Opportunity position at Zintellect?
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Science, Technology and Policy (STP) Program serves as a next step in the educational and professional development of scientists and engineers by providing opportunities to participate in projects at DOE's Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response. Participants will become part of a group of highly-trained scientists and engineers with the education, background, and experience that support the DOE's mission now and in the future.
About the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) is looking to develop the future leaders in energy security policy by bringing in STEM students and graduates with technical knowledge and experience. Participants will be embedded in CESER’s team, mentored by senior CESER staff, and assist on a policy-related project.
CESER’s mission is to strengthen and improve the security of U.S. energy infrastructure against all hazards - manmade or natural. CESER is also excited to advance DOE’s priorities – including combating the climate crisis, creating clean energy jobs, and promoting equity in energy.
CESER believes the best way to address both cyber and physical threats to our nation’s infrastructure is through strong, collaborative partnerships with a broad array of stakeholders. CESER works closely with many energy stakeholders to support energy security planning and emergency preparedness leading to a more resilient energy sector that can mitigate, withstand, respond to, and recover rapidly from energy disruptions.
CESER’s State, Local, Tribal and Territorial (SLTT) Program supports governors’ advisors, state energy offices, public utility commissions, state legislators, emergency managers, tribal leaders, and public power utilities through association partnerships and direct coordination. As a participant in the program, you will learn skills and participate in activities critical to CESER's mission and become part of CESER's SLTT Team. Additionally, you will collaborate with CESER staff and with a variety of other Federal agencies, and interact directly with state energy officials and the associations that support them. More specifically, you will learn about and engage in the following activities:
- Conduct analysis of new and existing state, local, tribal, and territorial government energy security plans, document process flows, and evaluate streamlining options and provide recommendations.
- Participate in DOE working groups and share awareness of CESER’s resilience efforts across various DOE offices.
- Analyze recent state local, tribal, and territorial government energy plans, document process flows, evaluate streamlining options, and provide recommendations.
- Participate in the designing of materials, such as user-friendly guides and templates for stakeholders.
- Collaborate with others to develop resources and support continuous process improvement.
- Research and develop tools to problem-solve other issues identified by CESER.
- Communicate key facts and analysis to senior leadership and stakeholders.
For more information about the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response's SLTT, please visit https://www.energy.gov/ceser/state-local-tribal-and-territorial-sltt-program
Participant Benefits
Participants will receive a stipend to be determined by CESER. Stipends are typically based on the participant's academic and professional background. CESER may authorize a stipend increase to offset the costs of health insurance. Participants are eligible to purchase the family or individual health insurance plan offered through ORISE. Participants will receive a travel allowance to cover expenses related to travel and professional development activities as approved by CESER.
Appointment Location
Washington, DC
Nature of Appointment
The participant will not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DOE, or any other office or agency. Instead, the participant will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE letter of appointment and Terms of Appointment.
