Job Title: Clean Energy Finance Specialist
Posted by: Alutiiq, LLC on Jan 04, 2023
Location:
Washington , DCJob Description:
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) leads diplomatic engagement across the interagency to promote the economic and energy security of the United States and our allies and partners, open markets and remove barriers to energy development and trade, promote exports of U.S. energy resources, technologies, and services, and advance universal access to affordable and reliable energy. ENR unites U.S. diplomatic and programmatic efforts to build sustainable, transparent and predictable international markets across all fuels, power generation capacity, clean energy technologies and energy efficiency to advance U.S. decarbonization and climate, energy security, and just transition and development goals.
The world is in the midst of the most consequential energy transition of modern history. The global energy transition includes a suite of cleaner energy sources and will also restructure energy governance regimes. Within ENR's Energy Transformation pillar, the Office of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ETR/REEE) focuses on promoting and enabling national and regional energy system reforms and stimulating market forces that are driving the global shift toward a diversified energy mix. Energy diversification, including deployment of renewable energy, energy storage, and energy efficiency solutions, enhances global energy security and drives economic prosperity by providing the United States and other countries an expanded range of options for power generation. The increased electrification of global economies and the digitalization and innovative uses of data and information technologies provides commercial and trade opportunities for U.S. companies and new paths toward decarbonization, increased energy security, and prosperity for our partners.
PRIMARY/MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This contract position will help ETR continue to support and implement these strategic initiatives until additional positions are obtained and filled or alternative options are identified.
The contractor will work in conjunction with all components of ENR and other offices at State, other U.S. Government agencies, NGOs, and international organizations, and will be responsible for the following:
Strategize clean energy and climate finance approaches in developing countries -- tailoring approaches for middle-income countries and poorer countries -- to scale clean energy investments in the power sector and in decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors, such as industry and transport Conceptualize and develop finance solutions for implementing strategic approaches to scaling finance for these sectors, as well as for emerging technologies that support deeper decarbonization Tailor financial and/or de-risking mechanisms that offer market-based solutions and/or the ability to catalyze potential solutions while economizing concessional finance potential to local country and regional contexts while being responsive to foreign counterparts' concerns and needs Interface with and outreach to a range of potential investors, including debt providers, bond investors, reinsurers, public agencies, public and private banks, and equity investors to secure feedback on finance proposals Communicate clearly and concisely about complex finance mechanisms to audiences that would include both industry experts and government policy makers
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Expert with at least 10-15 years of experience in international infrastructure and municipal finance sector, developing infrastructure projects and/or conceptualizing, structuring, and implementing finance mechanisms for mobilizing international and domestic lending and institutional bond investment Experienced in emerging market capital formation process, including governance frameworks, debt structuring, capital raising, portfolio formation, regulatory environments, environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations and financial reporting, capital markets, blended finance, global and national credit rating agency protocols. Experienced in leveraging public finance to mobilize private investment, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, including U.S. and foreign governments and private and public financial institutions, multilateral development banks, institutional investors, private equity, and philanthropies. Able to present complex financial concepts to senior government policy makers and foreign public and private financial institutions and investors and respond with facility to sophisticated questions on finance proposals for supporting developing countries' scale finance in their clean energy sectors Able to adapt finance mechanisms to multiple emerging market and developing country contexts and tailor implementation accordingly Experience in India, Indonesia, and/or South Africa clean energy and decarbonization finance approaches, particularly debt solutions
Ability to perform essential job functions while complying with all state, federal or local COVID mandates with or without reasonable accommodation. Afognak Native Corporation, Afognak Commercial Group LLC, Alutiiq LLC and their subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) leads diplomatic engagement across the interagency to promote the economic and energy security of the United States and our allies and partners, open markets and remove barriers to energy development and trade, promote exports of U.S. energy resources, technologies, and services, and advance universal access to affordable and reliable energy. ENR unites U.S. diplomatic and programmatic efforts to build sustainable, transparent and predictable international markets across all fuels, power generation capacity, clean energy technologies and energy efficiency to advance U.S. decarbonization and climate, energy security, and just transition and development goals.
The world is in the midst of the most consequential energy transition of modern history. The global energy transition includes a suite of cleaner energy sources and will also restructure energy governance regimes. Within ENR's Energy Transformation pillar, the Office of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ETR/REEE) focuses on promoting and enabling national and regional energy system reforms and stimulating market forces that are driving the global shift toward a diversified energy mix. Energy diversification, including deployment of renewable energy, energy storage, and energy efficiency solutions, enhances global energy security and drives economic prosperity by providing the United States and other countries an expanded range of options for power generation. The increased electrification of global economies and the digitalization and innovative uses of data and information technologies provides commercial and trade opportunities for U.S. companies and new paths toward decarbonization, increased energy security, and prosperity for our partners.
PRIMARY/MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This contract position will help ETR continue to support and implement these strategic initiatives until additional positions are obtained and filled or alternative options are identified.
The contractor will work in conjunction with all components of ENR and other offices at State, other U.S. Government agencies, NGOs, and international organizations, and will be responsible for the following:
Strategize clean energy and climate finance approaches in developing countries -- tailoring approaches for middle-income countries and poorer countries -- to scale clean energy investments in the power sector and in decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors, such as industry and transport Conceptualize and develop finance solutions for implementing strategic approaches to scaling finance for these sectors, as well as for emerging technologies that support deeper decarbonization Tailor financial and/or de-risking mechanisms that offer market-based solutions and/or the ability to catalyze potential solutions while economizing concessional finance potential to local country and regional contexts while being responsive to foreign counterparts' concerns and needs Interface with and outreach to a range of potential investors, including debt providers, bond investors, reinsurers, public agencies, public and private banks, and equity investors to secure feedback on finance proposals Communicate clearly and concisely about complex finance mechanisms to audiences that would include both industry experts and government policy makers
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Expert with at least 10-15 years of experience in international infrastructure and municipal finance sector, developing infrastructure projects and/or conceptualizing, structuring, and implementing finance mechanisms for mobilizing international and domestic lending and institutional bond investment Experienced in emerging market capital formation process, including governance frameworks, debt structuring, capital raising, portfolio formation, regulatory environments, environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations and financial reporting, capital markets, blended finance, global and national credit rating agency protocols. Experienced in leveraging public finance to mobilize private investment, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, including U.S. and foreign governments and private and public financial institutions, multilateral development banks, institutional investors, private equity, and philanthropies. Able to present complex financial concepts to senior government policy makers and foreign public and private financial institutions and investors and respond with facility to sophisticated questions on finance proposals for supporting developing countries' scale finance in their clean energy sectors Able to adapt finance mechanisms to multiple emerging market and developing country contexts and tailor implementation accordingly Experience in India, Indonesia, and/or South Africa clean energy and decarbonization finance approaches, particularly debt solutions
Ability to perform essential job functions while complying with all state, federal or local COVID mandates with or without reasonable accommodation. Afognak Native Corporation, Afognak Commercial Group LLC, Alutiiq LLC and their subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Pay Rate:
Unspecified
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Alutiiq, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Afognak Native Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) formed under the 1971 Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. We are dedicated to delivering cost-effective, quality services and solutions to our customers. Placing the customers’ interests first, we strive for trusting, long-term, and mutually beneficial relationships. Our subsidiaries compete in the SBA’s 8(a), HUBZone, and small business programs, as well as extensive unrestricted opportunities. Our companies have embedded, industry-recognized quality systems such as ISO, AS, and CMMI certifications and collectively employ over 5,000 professionals, many holding government security clearances or project management credentials (PMP).? Our companies have a track record of exceptional performance with proven results in a wide range of disciplines. We are committed to attracting and retaining a world-class workforce. Our corporate culture is guided by traditional Alutiiq values. We foster a team atmosphere where innovative solutions are encouraged and every employee has the opportunity to enjoy professional growth and development.
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