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SENTECH Incorporated is an energy and environmental consulting firm with offices in Bethesda, Maryland; Knoxville, Tennessee; Golden, Colorado; Los Alamos, New Mexico; and Honolulu, Hawaii. SENTECH is currently accepting applications for experienced, professional candidates to support ongoing work with both federal and private sector clients.
These are full-time positions with competitive salary and benefits package. Most postings are listed for a specific location, but some positions may allow flexibility.
- Budget Analyst (B40 & B50) - Washington, DC
- Legislative Analyst (B49) - Washington, DC
- Management Analyst II - Solar (R26) - Washington, DC
- Management and Planning Analyst (B47 & B48) - Washington, DC
- Program Analyst (Market Transformation Team Support) (R16) - Washington, DC
- Research Analyst (A15) - Knoxville, TN
- Senior Evaluation Analyst - Washington, DC
- Solar Systems Integration Engineer (apply through Aerotek)
- Systems Analyst - Audit and Risk (B42, B45, & B46) - Washington, DC
SENTECH is a EOE M/F/V/D.
DESCRIPTION
To assist in coordination and preparation of products for assigned program functions in support of the annual budget formulation process.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the Client, team leaders, and support staff with the budget formulation process by providing key decision making information regarding the budget call, data base reports, and other vital information as needed
- Provide technical and analytical assistance required to review, plan, develop, consult, collect information, and implement appropriate actions for program and budget support, operational, and systems development activities required to meet the Client’s objectives
- Assist in analyzing budget data, developing spreadsheets and databases, providing background papers on budget, and preparing forms
- Assist in the preparation of the Department's budget roll-out material (i.e., editing, compiling, and copying of documents, reports, and presentations in preparation for final distribution of budget products)
- Assist in the development of materials for briefings, testimonies, and/or hearings
- Analyze data and maintain spreadsheets and databases
- Assist in analyzing, facilitating ready access, and disseminating budget call directives and any other in/formation relating to the budget formulation process
- Serve as liaison for key working groups as needed
- Manage budget office supplies to ensure that they will be readily available for specific budget-related tasks
- Critique all budget chapters for consistency with the budget call (i.e., spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar, mathematical computation, adherence to format, and overall budget structure)
- Participate in staff meetings, technical conferences, retreats, budget formulation planning sessions, and take notes
as necessary
- Prepare reports involving the performance assessment ratings and the report updates due during the fiscal year; maintain databases while assuring data is consistent with annual performance target within each budget chapter
- Assist account managers in compiling the multi-year plan
EDUCATION
B.A. or B.S. with less than 5 years experience in government budgeting, finance, consulting, economics or related analytical discipline.
SKILLS
- Proficiency in MS Windows, Word, Excel, the Internet, and other relevant software
- Ability to perform under intense deadlines
- Ability to demonstrate courteous communication skills both orally and in writing
- Ability to organize workflow and coordinate activities, multitasking effectively with attention to details
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to update skills on a continual basis
LOCATION
This is a full-time position Washington, DC, with competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
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DESCRIPTION
The employee is expected to work under the direction of a Project/Task Manager and as part of a team that is provides technical/programmatic support to a client. Areas of work could involve quick response management and administrative support, communication and outreach activities, and research to support ongoing policy, regulatory, and budget analysis. The employee will be assigned tasks that they are expected to complete with considerable independence but with overall guidance from the Project/Task Leader. The employee is expected to interface with clients on a regular basis independently, yet coordinate closely with the Project/Task leader regarding the activities being undertaken at the client's request.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Track and report on legislative issues implicating the client
- Provide in‐depth policy analysis of proposed and enacted authorizing, appropriating, and tax legislation
- Provide content for client websites regarding legislation
- Coordinate, draft, and prepare technical comments on proposed legislation in response to requests from Congress and the Administration
- Brief, prepare, and accompany client senior management to Congressional hearings, testimony, and briefings as requested by the client. These include preparation of witness statements, written and oral, preparing possible hearing questions and answers and managing hearing follow‐up tasks such as “Questions for the Record"
- Track, research, and analyze departmental compliance with existing legislative obligations
- Coordinate Departmental and intergovernmental concurrence for hearings, testimony, and briefings attended by client senior management
- Research private sector investment trends, utility economics, as well as state and federal policies that implicate client activities and technology
- Monitor and analyze international developments in energy policy, supply, and finance
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JOB DESCRIPTION/DUTIES
- Works closely with federal and contractor employees to address ongoing program management needs within the program and takes on a project management role as needed
- Plays a key role in the management and leadership of programmatic activities by coordinating a diverse team of solar experts from national laboratories, private industry, and client awardees
- Exercises a high level of independent judgment and discretion in supporting multiple partnerships initiated through past and recently awarded funding opportunities; offers expert advice and support on future opportunities
- Specific duties include team coordination, project management, workshop and meeting preparation, issue research, presentation support, stakeholder outreach, creating Web site and marketing content, metrics tracking and reporting
- Duties may include representing the client at conferences and meetings, coordinating logistics for conferences and events where client speaks, or sponsoring a booth and assisting with projects conducted through national lab support agreements
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in business, policy or environmental sciences (or related) and 4-5 years of related experience or a Master's degree in business, policy, or environmental sciences (or related) and 1-2 years of related experience. Up to eight (8) years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
- Working knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation and ability to complete Company and Client forms and prepare correspondence and written reports as required
- Working knowledge of standard office procedures and software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with ability to apply such knowledge to a variety of interrelated processes, tasks, and operations
- Ability to operate various office equipment including Internet, computer, projector, copier, fax machine, postage meter, telephone, and calculator
- Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information and records according to state regulations
- Ability to comply with all Company and Client policies and work rules including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct
- Be eligible and be able to maintain clearance or badge for accessing Client’s site
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment
- Ability to work on several tasks at the same time and work rapidly for long periods, occasionally under time pressure
- Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out written or oral instructions and present findings in oral or written form
- Knowledge of local governments and solar policy
- Ability to fabricate, compare, compile, and observe data and take action based on data analysis
- Attends various meetings and/or conferences as needed
- Demonstrated understanding energy and environmental issues and some knowledge of solar energy technologies and utiltiy sector preferred
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DESCRIPTION
The employee is expected to work under the direction of a Program/Project/Task Manager and as part of a team that is providing technical/programmatic support to a client. Areas of work could involve quick response management and administrative support, communication and outreach activities, and research to support on going policy, regulatory, strategic, and budget analysis. The employee will be assigned tasks that they are expected to complete with considerable independence with overall guidance from the Program/Project/Task Leader. The employee is expected to interface with clients on a regular basis independently, however, coordinate closely with the Program/Project/Task leader the activities being undertaken at the client's request.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide in-depth policy and market analysis of issues related to energy efficiency and renewable energy technolgies
- Coordinate, draft, edit, and prepare technical deliverables on strategic planning, program evaluation, and management practices
- Research private sector investment trends, utility economics, as well as state and federal policies that implicate client activities and technology
- Monitor and analyze international developments in energy policy, supply, strategic planning, and finance
- Assist Program/Project/Task Leader with special projects as needed
- Demonstrate technical editing skills and understanding of English grammar
- Attend conferences and events, both locally and outside Washington, DC, that address client's policies, technologies, and issues
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SENTECH, Inc is seeking a highly motivated, detailed-oriented Program Analyst to work a client and other SENTECH staff to address ongoing program management and communications needs of the Market Transformation Team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assisting with presentation, document preparation, and research projects
- Supporting subprogram communications, product development, events, metrics tracking, management calls for information, portfolio planning, team member presentations, management briefing support, issue research, stakeholder meeting requests, stakeholder outreach, and other team projects as necessary
- Assisting with the logistics coordination for conferences and events
- Processing, writing and tracking of correspondences and press releases
- Providing administrative back-up support when needed
EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree and 0-3 years of related experience in an office setting. Up to eight (8) years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
LOCATION
This is a full-time position Washington, DC, with competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
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SENTECH is seeking to employ a dynamic, team-oriented clean energy research analyst to support the company’s Advanced Transportation business unit.
DESCRIPTION
- General support to government and private sector clients
- Cost-benefit analyses of clean energy technologies and systems
- Market research and analysis for emerging energy-related industries
- Clean energy policy analysis
- Contract management (maintain updated project financials, compile monthly reports for clients, track project deliverables)
- Proposal development assistance
- Assist in preparation of project deliverables (often includes technical writing and/or creating presentations)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in scientific/technical field is required; at least one (1) year of relevant work experience related to the clean energy industry or energy efficient technologies is needed
- Working knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to complete Company and Client forms and prepare correspondence and written reports as required
- Working knowledge of standard office procedures and software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with ability to apply such knowledge to a variety of interrelated processes, tasks, and operations
- Ability to operate various office equipment, including Internet, computer, projector, copier, fax machine, postage meter, telephone, and calculator
- Ability to maintain accurate files
- Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information and records according to state regulations
- Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, management team, leadership team, sub-contractors, partner staff, non-profit agencies, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced degree is preferred, especially a Master of Science or Master of Business Administration
- Work experience in “green” transportation (e.g., electric vehicle, biofuels, hydrogen fuel) is preferred
- Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment
- Ability to work on several tasks at the same time and work rapidly for long periods, occasionally under time pressure
- Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out written or oral instructions and present findings in oral or written form
- Ability to plan and layout assigned work projects and plan and present public speaking presentations and special events
- Ability to fabricate, compare, compile, and observe data and take action based on data analysis
- Performs related and/or other duties as assigned
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SENTECH, Inc. is seeking to employ a Senior Evaluation Analyst with extensive experience delivering independent, objective, high-quality evaluation, measurement, and verification (EM&V) services to manage and perform evaluations of energy efficiency and renewable energy programs. Job tasks include the following:
- Project planning, scope of work development, and identification of coordination issues relevant to evaluation portfolios
- Request for proposal (RFP) development and contractors procurement to implement evaluation studies
- Project management and technical oversight, manage contractors conducting commissioned studies, facilitate access to information, and provide project progress reports
- Review evaluation report drafts and work with copy-editors to oversee the publication of final reports
- Provide technical assistance to program managers and develop/review program logic models
- Oversee updating and preparation of biennial outcome results reports for publication, provide support for internal and external ad hoc evaluation-related communications, and periodically organize, prepare materials for, and attend meetings and workshops
- Prepare quick turn-around analysis, findings, and recommendations in response to inquiries from senior management
- Participate in cross-cutting studies and update outcome results databases
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Measurement, statistical sampling, monitoring, and verification techniques
- Survey techniques, including sample and survey instrument design
- Project management, including organizational, financial, project data tracking and reporting
- Performance measurement system development with indicators and monitoring plans for the energy sector
- Statistical and other analysis techniques for program evaluation
- Knowledge of tools for program evaluation design and planning, including evaluability assessment, strategy maps/balanced scorecard, and logic modeling
- Knowledge of evaluation research designs suitable for different evaluation questions, energy program designs, and levels of budgetary and data availability
EXPERIENCE
- Master's or Doctorate degree in economics, business, the social sciences, public health, public policy, environmental sciences, operations research, engineering, or other appropriate field with five (5) to ten (10) years of relevant work experience preferred
- Graduate-level research methods coursework and experience including research design, survey design, experimental design and/or control groups, and assessment of attribution/additionality is a strong plus
- Successful candidates must have strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to simultaneously work on multiple tasks, including quick-turnaround deliverables
- Presentation of evaluation findings to diverse audiences
- Process implementation and outcomes/impact evaluation and benefit-cost analysis
- Evaluation methods, including appropriate methods for retrospective impact studies for energy R&D and/or technology deployment programs, case studies, expert panel review, and econometric modeling
- Engineering, financial planning and oversight, program design, program management, economics, organizational design and behavior
- Evaluation of federal or state energy efficiency or renewable energy programs preferred
- Familiarity with Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is a plus
Successful candidates will provide one or more samples of work completed in the past five years (e.g., completed process and/or impact evaluation study reports managed or co-managed; journal or conference publications in the evaluation field)
LOCATION
This is a full time position Washington, DC, with competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
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JOB DESCRIPTIONS/DUTIES
- Coordinate, draft, edit, and prepare technical deliverables on strategic planning, project audits, internal control and compliance, program evaluation, and management practices
- Maintain audit, internal control and compliance database, spreadsheets, and management tools as needed
- Research business process and general operations improvements
- Monitor and analyze international and domestic developments in energy policy, supply, strategic planning, and finance
- Assist Program/Project/Task Leader with special projects as needed
- Demonstrate technical editing skills and understanding of English grammar
- Attend meetings at client location as needed
- Attend conferences and events, both locally and outside Washington, DC, that address client’s policies, technologies, and issues
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- B.A. or B.S. degree with 1-3 years experience in information systems, risk management, audits, government budgeting, finance, consulting, economics, or related analytical discipline
- Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability
to complete company and client forms and prepare correspondence and written reports as required
- Working knowledge of standard office procedures and software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with ability to apply such knowledge to a variety of interrelated processes, tasks, and operations; advanced computer skills are preferred
- Ability to operate various office equipment, including Internet, computer, projector,
copier, fax machine, postage meter, telephone, and calculator
- Ability to maintain accurate files
- Ability to maintain knowledge of Company’s philosophy, goals, objectives, applicable
regulation, policies, and procedures
- Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information
and records according to state regulations
- Ability to comply with all Company and Client policies and work rules including, but
not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct
- Be eligible and be able to maintain clearance or badge for accessing Client’s site
- Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, management
team, leadership team, sub-contractors, partner staff, service providers, non-profit agencies, vendors, suppliers, auditors, monitors, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities
- Ability to competently serve the Client and/or the individual’s constituents with
diplomacy and respect
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment
- Ability to work on several tasks at the same time and work rapidly for long periods,
occasionally under time pressure
- Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out written or oral instructions and
present findings in oral or written form
- Ability to plan and layout assigned work projects and plan and present public speaking
presentations and special events
- Ability to fabricate, compare, compile, and observe data and take action based on data
analysis
- Ability to count and perform arithmetic operations
- Ability to regularly work extended and/or evening hours, occasionally work weekends,
and travel out of town for meetings and/or conferences, sometimes overnight
- Maintains familiarity with Company and Client’s overall philosophy, goals, objectives,
applicable regulations, policies, and procedures in order to develop an understanding of job and how position duties relate to the each level and assure all activities are consistent with such and lead to their achievement
- Attends various meetings and/or conferences as needed
- Performs related and/or other duties as assigned
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