Join us for a fulfilling career that offers remote work flexibility with the choice to work in Washington, D.C. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

Health, dental, vision, HRA

Short & long-term disability, life insurance

Mental/physical/ergonomic reimbursements

Cell phone and internet support

Professional development funding

24 PTO days + 12 holidays + a Winter Holiday Break

Retirement plans + employer contributions

The Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), a 501(c)(3) organization with over 1,000 members, is dedicated to accelerating the transformation to a carbon-free electricity system. Focused on six critical focus areas including Resilience, Transportation, Energy Storage, Emerging Technology, Policy, and Energy Equity.

SEPA brings together a diverse community of electric power stakeholders committed to driving positive change. By actively shaping the future of the industry, SEPA delivers exceptional value to its extensive membership through comprehensive research, educational initiatives, engaging events, and collaborative projects. SEPA plays a vital role in contributing to the collective efforts towards a carbon-free energy landscape. For more information, please visit www.sepapower.org.

Position

The Analyst, Research & Industry Strategy is a key member of the team and will execute by researching, synthesizing, developing, and writing content for various work activities, including internal and consulting projects. This position provides an opportunity to develop deeper subject matter expertise related to SEPA’s key areas of focus, including its focus areas, and build a reputation across the industry commensurate with that expertise.

The salary range for this position is $55,000-$65,000 with the target being around $60,000 based on experience.

Research and Analysis

• Contribute to methods for research design, collection, and analysis of data.
• Produce data visualizations to distill information and provide meaningful conclusions and recommendations for stakeholders.
• Develop relationships with other partners and vendors.
• Support data management and validation processes.
• Contribute to written reports and summaries of findings including key conclusions.
• Identify knowledge gaps, case studies and best practices for the energy sector.
• Capture and analyze electric power industry trends related to new utility business models, grid integration challenges, or similar topics related to SEPA’s focus areas.
• Work with other content experts, both internal and external, to help inform content development.
• Coordinate and support business development efforts through proposal development and engaging with SEPA members and potential partners.

Project Management Team & Support

• Execute on project tasks as assigned.
• Work independently and on teams to execute project work.
• Assist project team leads on various outreach tasks.
• Ensure timely project milestones are met for content development and publication processes.
• Provide project guidance and assistance to interns.
• Provide research request responses for internal staff, SEPA members and external stakeholders.

Industry Engagement

• Immerse oneself into becoming a subject matter expert through work experiences, and be able to present and articulate SEPA work.
• Adept at writing about work, case studies, etc.
• Work with SEPA’s marketing and communications teams to publicize research externally.
• Support SEPA working groups and custom workshops for SEPA members, as requested.

Qualifications

• One to two years experience in data research and analysis, with a background in engineering, energy policy, chemical or physical sciences, economics, data science, or other quantitative or social science fields. 
• Knowledge or interest in electric utility, energy, renewable energy, and/or emerging technologies. Specific background in solar PV, energy storage, and other energy technology issues are a plus.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information to a broad audience.
• Strong data analysis and visualization skills (including both quantitative and qualitative analysis) with demonstrated advanced spreadsheet and/or other data analysis platform skills.

Attributes

• Proactive and self-motivated. You think ahead and anticipate challenges, taking initiative to drive projects forward, and completing tasks with minimal supervision. You work effectively on a team and independently and find the resources you need to get the job done.
• Skilled communicator. Your communication is clear and direct. You easily adjust your message to your audience and have exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail. You take responsibility for every element of your work, honoring your deadlines, and understanding the vital importance of delivering high-quality work on time.
• Problem-solving. You are self-reliant and flexible in your thinking. You evaluate issues from many angles, and are creative at finding solutions to complex, multi-dimensional problems.
• Results driven. You see the big picture and take the action necessary to produce bottom-line results. You understand success in this role requires taking full strategic advantage of every opportunity. 
• Strong interest in learning. You have an expressed interest in energy systems, renewable energy, decarbonization, resilience, and/or electric mobility
• Collaborative work-style. Your work style supports and complements the efforts of others. You listen well, are adept at convening groups, lowering barriers, building consensus, and finding common ground and agreements on the path forward.

What’s Attractive to the Right Candidate?

• Your work will help accelerate our nation’s transformation to a carbon-free electricity system.
• You will enjoy working in a collaborative and highly supportive work environment with a great team of trustworthy and approachable colleagues. You will experience a culture driven by these organizational behaviors:
  • Adaptability - Be flexible and capable of change to achieve maximum impact.
  • Innovation - Drive new understanding & methods to grow ambitiously as an organization and as individuals.
  • Comradery - Work hard and have fun.
  • Humility - Start with questions, rather than answers. Explore all sides of an issue.
  • Ownership - Think and act like owners of SEPA. Hold ourselves and each other accountable for our shared success.
  • Transparency - Communicate honestly, frequently, and openly.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

SEPA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is based on personal capabilities and qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected class as established by applicable law.

ADA Requirements and Disclaimer

This position description generally indicates the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act expected of an incumbent. This role requires the ability to use standard office equipment and learn new software applications as necessary. This is a largely sedentary role; however, some traveling may be required. This position description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.