Senior Electric Grid Technical Analyst

Allegheny Science & Technology (AST) is seeking a Senior Electric Grid Technical Analyst to support the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE) Communications & Grid Cybersecurity program. This position combines technical analysis and review with project coordination, monitoring, data management, and reporting across initiatives focused on grid modernization, electric power system interconnection, artificial intelligence, secure communications, and grid cybersecurity.

This role will provide technical, programmatic and coordination support to the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE) Communications & Grid Cybersecurity program, including Artificial Intelligence for Interconnection (AI4Ix), Grid Modernization Investment Framework (GMIF), Data Center / Power Grid Interconnection, Infrastructure Facilitation Working Group (IFAC), Center for Alternative Synchronization and Timing (CAST), Secure Pathways for Resilient Communications (SPaRC), and related initiatives.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide technical and programmatic support for DOE initiatives involving grid modernization, electric power system interconnection, artificial intelligence, and advanced grid technologies.

• Participate in technical meetings with DOE and National Laboratory personnel, documenting key findings, emerging concerns, and recommendations.

• Review technical documentation, National Laboratory research publications, project deliverables, and supporting invoice materials to assess technical quality, identify deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions.

• Evaluate technical frameworks, including the GMIF functional ontology and maturity matrix, for completeness, relevance, and alignment with electric grid requirements.

• Conduct technical research and analysis, evaluating project outcomes against industry standards, best practices, and program objectives.

• Collect, analyze, validate, and consolidate technical and program data to support DOE data calls, leadership briefings, planning documents, and Congressional reporting.

• Develop technical briefs, executive summaries, charts, tables, and other analytical materials highlighting project accomplishments, milestones, and measurable outcomes.

• Coordinate technical meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagements, including scheduling, agenda preparation, meeting documentation, and action-item tracking.

• Maintain project documentation, contributor directories, deliverable trackers, and records within DOE systems, including SharePoint.

• Monitor project budgets, expenditures, and deliverables, conducting monthly financial analyses and reporting discrepancies or variances.

• Coordinate technical and communications document reviews with DOE personnel and leadership to ensure accuracy and timely submission.

• Support strategic planning and cross-program collaboration by identifying opportunities for DOE offices, National Laboratories, and industry stakeholders to participate in relevant technical engagements.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Energy Systems, or a related technical discipline.

• 10+ years of professional experience in the electric utility or electric power industry, including knowledge of industry standards, technologies, and operational practices.

• Demonstrated technical expertise in electric power systems, including transmission, distribution, grid operations, or grid modernization.

• Experience conducting technical and statistical data analysis, interpreting complex datasets, and communicating actionable findings.

• Experience researching, evaluating, and contributing to technical publications, scientific literature, industry standards, or related documentation.

• Experience with artificial intelligence applications and/or training strategies.

• Experience supporting DOE, other federal agencies, National Laboratories, or energy-sector programs.

• Experience coordinating technical projects, monitoring deliverables and milestones, and managing project documentation.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to leadership, technical experts, and diverse stakeholders.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Multiple factors contribute to determining final compensation, including relevant experience, skills, certifications, geographic location, and contract-specific labor categories. AST is committed to offering a competitive compensation package that reflects the value each candidate brings to the team.

The anticipated pay range for this full-time position is $135,000 - $165,000 per year.