Energy and Sector Reform Expert - Balkans

Energy And Sector Reform Expert - Balkans

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry leading practices. ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Talent Management. We help forward thinking clients solve problems and improve operations. Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals nationally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes. Our Services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies and people delivering value. ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries to include but are not limited to Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Transportation, Federal and State Government Agencies.

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Energy and Sector Reform Expert to support an engagement for an independent agency of the United States Federal Govt. that is primarily responsible for administering civilian foreign aid and development assistance.

The ProSidian Engagement Team Members work to to facilitate future investments in the energy sector for Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH); increase BiH's energy security; maintain the robustness of BiH's position as an electricity exporter and; help prevent corruption in the sector. The proposed activity is envisioned to assist the BiH energy sector to support the creation of an investor-friendly legislative and regulatory framework in accordance with Energy Community (EnC) Treaty obligations (and thus European Union (EU) Energy Directives) and to continue the integration of its energy sector into the regional and EU energy markets. Key work stream coverage for the ProSidian Engagement Team include Natural Gas Technical Assistance, Electricity Technical Assistance, Cross-cutting Assistance on EU Accession Requirements in the BiH Energy Sector, and Cross-cutting Assistance and Activities in Public Outreach.

Energy and Sector Reform Expert Candidates shall work to support requirements for Program Support and primary role is to assist in provide technical support to USAID's effort to help BiH develop and improve programs, policies, and laws that facilitate development of reliable and affordable electricity infrastructure.

• Collaborate and work with contractors, federal personnel, stakeholders, and other federal and government agencies.

• Conduct policy research, apply policy guidance to program planning, and prepare technical papers, presentations and briefing materials for senior BiH management covering internal departmental issues as well as other federal agency policy initiatives.

• Provide both classified and unclassified support in a number of critical areas as part of USAID's mission to enhance energy infrastructure security and reliability.

• Provide analytical expertise, conduct policy research and provide technical and financial management support to prepare drafts of critical policy statements covering such areas as: Executive Orders, Presidential Directives, Federal Regulations, draft management and implementation plans, milestone development plans, recommendations and critiques on methodologies, and relevant technologies in support of USAID's mission objectives.

• Provide policy analysis on relevant energy sector topics like energy security, resiliency and survivability of critical energy assets and energy infrastructure during or after an energy event.

• Manage discrete policy research projects and tasks through completion according to established budgets and level of effort, schedule, and deliverable specifications.

• Plan, execute, monitor, and complete work in accordance with the quality standards and requirements specified for all projects and tasks.

• Write, prepare formal presentations, and provide program-level communications.

Qualifications

The Energy and Sector Reform Expert shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years, Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/Power point) and related tools and technology required for the position. Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.

A Master's degree with ten years of energy policy experience. The Energy and Sector Reform Expert must have knowledge of energy policies, federal agency initiatives and exercises. Government consulting experience and international consulting experience is preferred. The Energy and Sector Reform should have experience working with multi- disciplinary highly technical and analytical personnel as well as subject matter experts and specialized work experience in energy delivery, engineering, analytics, or electrical systems and infrastructure.

TRAVEL: Travel as coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer in advance, is allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations. LOCATION: Work shall be conducted at the OCONUS - Bosnia and Herzegovina

U.S. Citizenship Required

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)

All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a "Facility Access Authorization" (also referred to as an "Employment Authorization") by the USG's designated Security Office.

Additional Information

CORE COMPETENCIES * Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader

* Leadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives

* Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people

* Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing

* Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions

* Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams

* Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications

* Organization – ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

OTHER REQUIREMENTS * Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.

* Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors

* Curiosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together

* Humility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference

* Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. Our team members receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes Competitive Compensation, Group Health Insurance Health Benefits, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Contributions, Vacation and Paid Time off (PTO) Benefits, Pre-Tax Payment Programs, Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans, a ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program, Performance Incentives, etc. Our comprehensive benefits package includes a medical, dental and vision plan. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following:

* Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with full Gold Level (Tier 1) Group Medical Benefits, Pretax Employee Benefit Plan, plus performance incentives

* Group Health Insurance Health Benefits: Group Health Insurance Including Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance: Contributions are deducted from pay on a Pretax basis - Employee and family coverage is available with employer contribution of 50% of Employee (only) premiums under the Health and Vision Plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield NC (Blue Options Medical Plan Code: PB07840 / Metallic Level: Gold - - bcbsnc.com‎) and Dental Plan (Ameritas -

* 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement. Eligible employees can make before-tax contributions to the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to help you save for retirement. Contributions are deducted from pay on a pretax basis the employee can contribute up to $18k. A wide range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner available to assist you. Immediate 10