Summary
This position is part of the EDF Office of Energy Dominance Financing, Department of Energy. As a Energy Program Associate, you will be individually assisting with carrying out the review, analysis and processing of loan and loan guarantee applications and agreements.
The intent of the Department of Energy's (DOE) Business Exchange Program (BEP) is to infuse the Department with industry expertise to meet new or recent program, mission objectives, or regulatory directives on a short-term basis.
This job is open to
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
U.S. citizens or U.S. Nationals; Non-Federal employees with private or non-profit sector experience.
Duties
The EDF Office of Energy Dominance Financing office works to empower the private sector to invest in the future, help win the AI race, strengthen American industry, and restore American Energy Dominance.
We are truly honored that DOE has been named America's #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies, but among employers across the U.S. We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans. As so many veterans at DOE renew their service to our Nation, we are deeply committed to their success and advancement. Veterans shape the future of energy?
As an Energy Program Associate, you will:
- Monitor credit market developments of assigned energy projects and provides continuing support on those applications considering those developments.
- Assist in the preparation of the necessary documents required through the Department of Energy (DOE) financial, technical, and environmental review process.
- Visit project sites and meet, interview, and analyze management teams as required. Meet with other DOE offices to further cross-departmental collaboration and shared learning.
- Assist in the preparation of presentations and project status dashboards for senior management highlighting the status of loan guarantee program current portfolio.
- Work with senior staff or supervisor to determine if project sponsor's projects are ready for full-scale commercialization and the initiation of full due diligence and underwriting.
This job will close when we have received
150 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
- If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
- If selected, your appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- If selected, you will be required to complete a trial period.
- This position is not remote, the selectee will be expected to report to the duty station(s) listed. If selected, military spouses, veteran caregivers, and spouses of foreign service employees may be eligible for applicable workplace flexibilities.
- This is a time-limited term appointment in the excepted service, that may be extended but not-to-exceed 4 years and does not confer rights to the competitive or excepted service upon expiration of the appointment.
- If selected, your appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
Qualifications
This job will close when we have received 150 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following:
- Conducting financial analysis of transactions valued at $50 million or more (excluding single-family home loans, residential mortgages, and standard commercial real estate).; AND
- Assisting in structuring, negotiating, and closing commercial financial transactions in a fast-paced environment (experience typically gained in investment banking, private equity, hedge funds, or corporate consulting).; AND
- Supporting the structuring, negotiation, and closing of large-scale corporate credit and/or non-recourse project finance transactions.
There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-13 grade level.
Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred.
You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-13 grade level.
Additional information
- For general information on government-wide Telework polices visit: www.telework.gov
- Relocation expenses/incentives will not be paid.
- Recruitment incentives will not be paid.
- Advance in Hire (Superior Qualifications) may be offered.
- Creditable Service may be offered.
- Student Loan Repayment will not be offered.
- This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
- This appointment may be extended depending on the organization's needs and funding.
- Salary will be determined based on the duty location after selection.
- Equal employment opportunity policy.
- Reasonable Accommodation Policy: https://www.energy.gov/hc/articles/reasonable-accommodation-and-personal-assistance-service-procedures
- Veterans Information: https://www.energy.gov/careers/veterans-military-spouses
- Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/
- The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a
conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged noncompliance by completing the Fair Chance Act Intake Form and submitting it to the Administrative Investigations Program at AdministrativeInvestigations@hq.doe.gov.
- Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
- Appointments can be terminated at any time due to misconduct, unsatisfactory performance, adverse fitness or security adjudication determinations, or administrative reasons, including programmatic changes, projects ending, or budgetary constraints, in accordance with Federal regulations.
- This is a Not to Exceed 1 year appointment with the option to extend up to 4 years depending on the needs of the office.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on how well you demonstrated in your application and your responses to all assessments required for this position. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application or cheating on the assessment may result in removal from consideration. Responses to assessments must be prepared solely by the applicant. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, CoPilot) to draft, edit, or generate responses is strictly prohibited and may result in removal from consideration.
Your application will be assessed based on your responses to an online assessment (USA Hire) that measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. The assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered.
Reasonable Accommodation Requests: Applicants with a disability (physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), who anticipate difficulty with the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, should request a reasonable accommodation during their online application. All requests for accommodation, including necessary supporting documentation, must be received before you start the assessments. Each accommodation request is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will receive an email invitation to take the assessments once your request has been reviewed. If this invitation arrives after the announcement closes, you have 48 hours from receipt of the link to complete all assessments. For detailed information on the accommodation process, please review the 'Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments' document. here.
If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible' or 'not qualified'.Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Flexibility
- Integrity/Honesty
- Interpersonal Skills
- Learning
- Reading Comprehension
- Reasoning
- Self-Management
- Stress Tolerance
- Teamwork
Application of Veterans' Preference: Veteran's preference is applicable and preference eligibles must be considered before non-veteran applicants.
You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date (07/08/2026) of this announcement.
To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12990250.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes:
- Your two (2) pageRESUME showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of the each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position. ** For additional information on Resumes see: What to include in your resume or Resume Writing **
- Cover Letter, optional, expressing additional information not covered in your resume.
- Transcripts, if specific educational requirements are indicated in this job announcement. Unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned (semester or quarter hour) and final grade is acceptable. It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the educational requirements.
- Veterans' Preference documentation,if applicable, DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; current active-duty members- certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation. If you are claiming preference eligibility as a disabled veteran, you must submit proof of entitlement of this preference which is normally a valid letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying to the present existence of the service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of your disability. If you are a current service member, in lieu of a DD-214, you may submit a statement from your military personnel center certifying the nature and dates of your service and expected date of separation. For more information visit the USAJOBS Help Center & OPM CHCOC website for VOW information.
Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
If you exaggerate or falsify your experience, education and/or your responses to questions, your ratings are subject to change or you may be removed from employment consideration.
How to Apply
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration.
The application process is as follows:
- Read all instructions before you begin.
- Click "Apply Online."
- Complete the application and attach all required documents.
- Submit by 11:59 PM ET on the 07/08/2026.
Resume Tips:
- Max 2 pages and 5MB file size.
- PDF is recommended to preserve formatting; we also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, ODT, or Word (DOC/DOCX). No PDF portfolios.
- Use clear fonts like Lato, Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open Sans, Source Sans Pro, Roboto, or Noto Sans.
- Set 0.5-inch margins.
- Use 14-point font for titles, 10-point for main text.
Managing Your Application:
Support:
- USAJOBS Help: Visit https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/ for login.gov or USAJOBS assistance.
- Application Issues: If you have difficulty applying online, contact the Agency Contact listed in this announcement during business hours. Take screenshots of any system errors.
To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit:
https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. The status of your application will be updated in USAJOBS as it is evaluated.
Please note that the Department of Energy may share lists of applicants among its internal Departmental Elements and organizations. You may be referred for consideration to other DOE Hiring Managers throughout the Department for more than one position based on this application. By applying to this announcement, you understand your application materials may be shared with multiple Hiring Mangers throughout DOE. If additional positions are filled from this announcement conditions of employment may differ. You will be notified if you are referred for additional positions.
You can check the status by logging into USAJOBS. You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application changes by logging into your USAJobs Account and editing the Notification Settings.
You will be contacted directly if an interview is required.
If you are interested in being added to our Schedule A or 30% or more Disabled Veterans repository, please submit your information by using the below links.
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/859568600 - 30 Percent or More Disabled Veteran Repository 2026 for Department of Energy Headquarters and their associated field offices.
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/859568900 - Schedule A Repository 2026 for Department of Energy Headquarters and their associated field offices.