Clean Energy Finace Expert - Researcher II - IV

Posting Title Clean Energy Finace Expert - Researcher II - IV . Location CO - Golden . Position Type Regular . Hours Per Week 40 . COVID-19 Safety Protocols Employment at NREL is contingent upon your compliance with all NREL and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) safety protocols and mitigation efforts directed at the COVID-19 pandemic. Working at NREL The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our eight employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes. 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Job Description NREL is seeking a full-time Energy Finance Expert for the Project Development and Finance (PD&F) Group in the Accelerated Deployment and Decision Support (ADDS) Center. The mission of the PD&F Group is to partner with clients with ambitious energy goals and support project development, financing, and execution. The PD&F Group aids its clients in making sound investment decisions in clean energy technologies through unbiased strategic advisory, business case assessment, transaction-level support, financing, contracting, and market intelligence. The successful candidate will apply a deep understanding of project development and finance related to clean energy technologies such as renewable electricity and heat, weatherization and energy efficiency, energy storage, and/or microgrid project financing mechanisms, domestic acquisition regulations, and general energy project development fundamentals for domestic energy projects. Knowledge and experience in the following will support a candidate’s successful application: power purchase agreements, utility energy service contracts, private finance mobilization, low-emission energy and financing development, and net energy metering and billing. The successful candidate will demonstrate advanced understanding and application of project management principles, concepts, practices, and standards. The candidate should have experience engaging with communities, including potential disadvantaged groups and should have solid working knowledge of energy justice considerations. The candidate will support and guide projects throughout the project implementation process, with a focus on the procurement contracting and financing. Knowledge of domestic tax credits and U.S. tax law, and financing incentives, markets, and policies will be important for success in this position. The candidate will also identify and respond directly to procurement and technical assistance needs and will coordinate with the appropriate technical resources within the lab. The successful candidate will: Oversee and guide technical, financial, and contractual work, resources, and projects. Demonstrate integrity, the ability to establish trust, commitment to scientific and technical excellence, and operational effectiveness. Work with communities to support identification and design of clean energy financing, incentive and other programs that can enable clean energy development in a manner that puts energy justice at the forefront. Lead or contribute to one or more complex tasks or projects. Assist a portfolio of energy projects that will involve a variety of energy project development tasks. Identify cost-effective opportunities to save energy, use distributed energy and that also improve energy resilience for a variety of clients. Navigate complex federal, state, local and tribal policies and markets, and utility regulations, to facilitate project development. Inform clean energy procurement strategies. Develop and lead webinars, conference presentations, and other trainings as needed. Write publications, resource and guidance documents, fact sheets, case studies, and other communication products. Demonstrate knowledge of financing instruments commonly used in clean energy financing, such as tax equity arrangements. . Basic Qualifications Researcher II- Relevant Master's Degree . Or, relevant Bachelor's Degree and 2 or more years of experience.Working knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field. Skilled in problem solving, written and verbal communication. Ability to use various computer software programs. Researcher III- Relevant PhD . Or, relevant Master's Degree and 3 or more years of experience . Or, relevant Bachelor's Degree and 5 or more years of experience . Researcher IV- Relevant PhD and 4 or more years of experience . Or, relevant Master's Degree and 7 or more years of experience . Or, relevant Bachelor's Degree and 9 or more years of experience . Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field. Excellent leadership, communication, problem solving and project management skills.Ability to use various computer software programs. . Additional Required Qualifications Preferred Qualifications . Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week) Job Profile: Researcher II / Annual Salary Range: $71,300 - $117,600 Job Profile: Researcher III / Annual Salary Range: $77,600 - $139,700 Job Profile: Researcher IV / Annual Salary Range: $93,100 - $167,600 NREL takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. Benefits Summary Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short*- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement*. NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement. * Based on eligibility rules Submission Guidelines Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application. . 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Salary : $71,300 - $117,600