Title: Energy Modeling Analyst

State Role Title: Policy Planning Spec II

Hiring Range: Commensurate up to $90,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Energy

Location: Administration/Energy/telework

Agency Website: www.energy.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Virginia Energy is seeking an Energy Modeling Analyst to support the Energy Modeling and Advanced Technology Team in developing, maintaining, and applying analytical models that inform the Commonwealth’s long-term energy planning. This position plays a central role in the development of the Virginia Energy Plan, providing rigorous data-driven insights that support policy, regulatory, and investment decisions.

The Energy Modeling Analyst will work with advanced modeling platforms, including PLEXOS, MetrixND, MetrixLT, ReEDS, and Vensim. The role requires technical expertise in load forecasting, capacity expansion modeling, techno-economic analysis, optimization, and electricity market design.

Come be a part of an agency that makes a difference. We have offices in Big Stone Gap, Charlottesville, and Richmond, Virginia.

Minimum Qualifications

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

• Experience in energy modeling, forecasting, or technology evaluation, with a focus on advanced energy systems
• Proficiency in energy modeling software, data analysis tools, and familiarity with energy market dynamics
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a track record of using data driven approaches to inform decisions
• Working knowledge of state and federal energy policies, regulations, and initiatives, particularly in Virginia
• Experience conducting economic analysis to assess costs, benefits, and deployment potential
• Experience communicating complex modeling results to policymakers, stakeholders, and the public, bridging technical analysis with accessible insights.
• A valid driver’s license with a good driving record

Additional Considerations

This position has been designated as required to file a Statement of Economic Interest in accordance with Section 2.2-3114 of the Code of Virginia. In addition, individuals accepted for employment will have to successfully pass a drug test, reference and background check as part of the Virginia Energy preemployment process.

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.

Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications. You will receive confirmation of receipt once your application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted. To check the status of your application, refer to “Your Application” in your account.

All applicants for employment must consent to a comprehensive background check. Selected candidates must successfully pass a drug test, reference, driving, and criminal background check.

Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form.

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: Pamela Koger McElwain

Phone: 804-910-1525

Email: Pamela.KogerMcElwain@energy.virginia.gov

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. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.