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The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), a leading national nonprofit research organization based in Washington, D.C., seeks to hire a qualified economist who can assist with research efforts to explore the contribution of energy efficiency investments as a means of enhancing economic prosperity. ACEEE is dedicated to advancing and deploying energy efficiency technologies, policies, and programs as a means of promoting economic prosperity, energy security, and environmental protection.
Position Description:
ACEEE is looking for a dynamic, self-motivated individual with experience and skills in conducting research and analysis on the net jobs and economy-wide impacts of productive investments in energy efficiency. The work will enhance ACEEE's Economic and Social Analysis Program which is a cross-cutting research program working closely with ACEEE's other programs including buildings, transportation, industry, utilities and our new behavior and human dimensions program.
This new research position will report to ACEEE's director of Economic and Social Analysis Program and will be responsible for research in a variety of areas including:
Conducting input-output analyses at the state and federal levels on specific energy efficiency policies and packages to estimate changes in employment and economic activity;
Identifying and evaluating investment patterns that will increase the nation's overall energy productivity while decreasing reliance on conventional energy resources and greenhouse gas emissions;
Contributing to research efforts that examine future opportunities and policies which might accelerate greater levels of productive energy efficiency investments; and
Working closely with other ACEEE program areas on cross-cutting projects.
The position is full time and is based out of ACEEE's office in downtown Washington, DC.
Required Skills/Qualifications:
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The minimum requirement for this position is a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in an economics-related field.
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The candidate should have experience with benefit-cost analysis, input-output analysis (including net job creation/retention analyses), and multivariate or econometric analysis. Also helpful would be a working familiarity with multi-objective assessment techniques such as goal programming, the use of Bayesian probabilities or Monte Carlo simulations, and a thorough familiarity of with Excel (including the use of functions, macros and/or visual basic programming).
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Three years experience in energy and/or environmental field, including experience working on energy efficiency and related issues.
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Membership in a professional organization such as The International Society for Ecological Economics, the Association for Institutional Thought, or the International Association of Energy Economics considered a plus.
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Ability to apply critical thinking, independent judgment, and initiative with excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
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Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.
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Zest for the challenge of working as part of a dynamic and growing organization.
Timing: The position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus ACEEE's generous fringe benefit package, which includes a cafeteria-style benefits plan.
To Apply: Please send a resume with cover letter and short writing sample to job_opening@aceee.org. Please use "Energy Efficiency Economist" in the subject header.
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The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of promoting economic prosperity, economic security, and environmental protection. ACEEE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination with regard to race, sex, color, age, religion, creed, class, sexual orientation, national origin, and disability.
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