Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

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The Office of Energy Policy and Innovation (OEPI) at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission seeks candidates for junior and senior economists.

OEPI provides strategic vision and leadership in the development of energy policy associated with electric and natural gas markets. Economists in OEPI provide economic expertise and empirical analysis capabilities to an interdisciplinary team advancing federal energy policy on cutting edge issues primarily affecting the future of the electric industry. Economists in OEPI work on assignments that include quantitative and qualitative economic and policy research, proposing and implementing policy changes through rulemakings, and/or evaluating and acting on specific case filings. More information about OEPI is available at https://www.ferc.gov/about/offices/oepi.asp.

Staff from OEPI will be attending the AEA Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA on January 3-5, 2020 and will be available to speak more about these positions and their role at FERC. To learn more about staff availability for these information sessions, email Darren.Sheets@ferc.gov.

To be considered for employment within the Commission, candidates must formally apply to a specific employment announcement. The Commission’s employment announcements are posted at http://www.ferc.gov/careers/job-search.asp and on www.USAJobs.gov. New opportunities are posted periodically throughout the year. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Commission.