Transmission and Distribution Analyst

Job Duties

Are you knowledgeable of transmission and distribution (T&D) investment and upgrades? Do you have experience with regulatory issues, procurement practices, financing, and contract administration?

Then look no further! The Virginia Department of Energy, State Energy Office, is seeking a Transmission and Distribution Analyst to research current and emerging resources and technologies that aid in the development of the State Energy Office’s T&D Plan.

The successful candidate will research and support funding opportunities that enhance grid flexibility and resilience, support the development of T&D infrastructure, and serve as the program lead for the Federal Department of Energy 40101D Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grant and related grant administration.

This position is currently approved to work a Hybrid telework schedule with four days in the office and one day of telework.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate should have the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience in order to qualify for this position :

• Knowledge of transmission and distribution (T&D) investment and upgrades to modernize the flexibility and resilience of energy systems
• Understanding of grid resilience and technologies to enhance grid flexibility and reliability
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize workload
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to analyze and communicate information clearly and concisely
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with federal, state, local and tribal government officials and representatives of private sector consultants, vendors, and contractors
• Experience in regulatory issues, government procurement practices, financing programs, and contract administration in a progressively complex organization
• Results driven through prioritizing, taking initiative, and taking ownership
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Strong working knowledge of computer business and communications application software (Microsoft Office Suite)
• A valid driver’s license with a good driving record

Additional Considerations

• Experience working with deployment of federal funded grant programs preferred
• Experience in regulatory issues, government procurement practices, financing programs, and contract administration in a progressively complex organization is preferred
• Experience with business intelligence tools such as Power BI is a plus

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and / or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position will close on June 14, 2024, at 11 : 55 p.m. To be considered, please submit a state employment application, or resume, online at .

A hiring manager / human resources will review all applications received and select candidates who most closely meet the established criteria for interviews.

Virginia Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice, therefore prohibits discrimination on basis of sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation or disability in the recruitment, selection and hiring of our workforce.

As a certified V3 organization, Virginia Energy honors the Commonwealth’s veterans hiring preference. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are also encouraged to apply.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or any part of the remaining hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly.

Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Contact Information

Name : Human Resources

Phone : 804-729-6048

Email : ov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).

Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS / DBVI to get their AHP Letter.