What are the responsibilities and job description for the Economist II position at Sanford Federal, Inc.?
Job Title: Economist II
Location: Fort Belvoir, VA
Company: Sanford Federal, Inc.
Salary: Competitive
Job Description:
The Economist II will provide analytical and advisory support to support the Electricity Acquisition program at Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy. This individual will work independently or as part of a team to conduct analyses, make recommendations, and provide consultation on market conditions, trends, and projections.
Key Responsibilities:
● Conduct analysis of electricity markets including current market conditions, trends affecting future market conditions, and projections concerning economic factors related to energy market conditions.
● Analyze regulatory policies and changes that may affect contract terms, performance, or administration.
● Develop negotiation strategies and objectives considering potential alternate suppliers and regulatory or industry changes.
● Provide consultation, documentation of issues, and draft negotiation reports.
● Support acquisition planning through development of market surveys, competition assessments, and strategies to increase contractor participation.
● Evaluate contractor invoices and identify any potential billing discrepancies.
● Possess knowledge of electricity infrastructure including roles of utilities, ISOs, power exchanges, private utility service providers, and power marketing administrations.
Skills and Knowledge:
● Master's degree in business, finance, economics or related field required.
● Minimum of 5 years experience in energy sector, with experience in electricity industry preferred.
● Knowledge of energy markets, valuation models, methods and tools.
● Experience with projections concerning economic factors related to energy market conditions, or energy industry practices.
● Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Sanford Federal is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at hr@sanfordfederal.com or 540-613-8285 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).
If successfully offered employment you must be able to submit proof of eligibility to perform services in the United States, where work is contracted. “Our company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.”
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Fort Hunt, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
