Deputy Director, Office of Technical Reporting and Economics

To qualify, you must be a U.S. Citizen or National and demonstrate the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) within a resume not to exceed 2 pages. There is no education requirement. Candidates must show commitment to improving government efficiency and upholding the Constitution.

• U.S. Citizenship or National status required.
• Resume must not exceed 2 pages and must demonstrate ECQs and TQs.
• No education requirement; transcripts not required.
• TQ 1: Demonstrated experience developing and executing economic and technical analyses, reports, and outreach associated with wholesale and interstate energy markets and infrastructure under FERC jurisdiction.
• TQ 2: Demonstrated experience leading major public-facing initiatives with multiple stakeholders (e.g., technical conferences, public reports, Congressionally-mandated studies) using knowledge of FERC-jurisdictional markets and FERC statutes, regulations, and precedent.
• ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding.
• ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency
• strategically manage resources, cut waste, pursue process and technological upgrades.
• ECQ 3: Merit and Competence
• technical competence to produce exceptional quality work.
• ECQ 4: Leading People
• ability to lead and inspire a group toward organizational vision and goals, including leading through change.
• ECQ 5: Achieving Results
• ability to achieve individual and organizational results aligned to stated goals.

Support the Director in providing vision and leadership for OTRE's economic and technical analyses, reports, and outreach.

• Help develop the Commission's strategic plan and performance targets.
• Develop the Office's mission and vision statements, goals, and strategic plans.
• Initiate and oversee economic and technical analyses involving FERC-jurisdictional matters under the Federal Power Act, Natural Gas Act, Natural Gas Policy Act, Interstate Commerce Act, Energy Policy Act of 2005, and Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.
• Support the Office of General Counsel and program offices with technical and economic analyses for proposed orders, policies, strategies, and regulations.
• Lead major public-facing initiatives such as technical conferences, public reports, or Congressionally-mandated studies.
• Ensure alignment of office activities with FERC's mission and statutory responsibilities.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.

• Subject to a 1-year SES/supervisory probationary period (unless already completed).
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine suitability.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must register with the Selective Service System or be exempt.
• File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278e) within 30 days of appointment and annually.
• Background investigation required.
• May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
• May need to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance.
• May be required to divest certain energy-related securities.
• Resume limited to 2 pages.

Complete federal benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement.

• Paid leave (annual, sick, and federal holidays).
• Telework eligibility as determined by agency policy.
• Access to the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).
• Potential for performance-based bonuses and awards.

Duty station is Washington, DC at 888 First St NE.

• Telework is eligible as determined by agency policy; this is not a remote position.
• You must undergo a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process and may be enrolled in E-Verify.
• Mandatory ethics training required; you must comply with OGE Standards of Conduct and FERC's supplemental ethics regulation.
• Divestiture of certain energy-related securities is likely required after appointment.
• This is a permanent, full-time position in the Senior Executive Service (SES), ES-00 grade.
• Contact Rita Howsare at 202-502-8965 or [email protected] for questions.
• Application packages will not be accepted via mail due to security processing delays.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is an independent agency that regulates the interstate transmission of electricity, natural gas, and oil. FERC also reviews proposals to build liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals and interstate natural gas pipelines, and licenses hydropower projects. The agency is committed to ensuring reliable, safe, secure, and economically efficient energy for consumers. FERC's Office of Technical Reporting and Economics (OTRE) provides economic and technical analyses that underpin the Commission's regulatory decisions. OTRE produces reports, studies, and outreach on wholesale and interstate energy markets and infrastructure.