Project Monitor

Allegheny Science & Technology (AST) is seeking a Project Monitor to support our Department of Energy customer! This position is hybrid in Washington, D.C. and will support standard business hours (8:00 – 5:00 PM EST). 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze, draft, and route Export Authorization decisions.


• Review the Export Authorization applications and other relevant documents and assist the Federal Permitting Team to ensure that each application demonstrates sufficient generating resources such that the exporter could sustain the export while maintaining adequate generating resources to meet all firm supply obligations. 


• Draft internal memorandums, FRNs and other relevant documents at the request of the federal customer.


• Develop drafts of application, transmittal letters, and orders for each Export Authorization Application. Draft decision memos for each document that requires a signature. Draft ad hoc documents as appropriate (responses to intervenor requests, Extension Orders, Recission Orders, etc.).


• Conduct final copy edits and manage internal routing and publishing of Export Authorization related documents.


• Function as a liaison between the FPP team and the contractor team that manages website updates. Coordinate with FPP staff on a regular basis and communicate updates to the web team. Perform regular website audits to ensure documents are published correctly and timely.


• Develop communication assets for external engagements related to EA and PP work.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience are required. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.


• Experience drafting energy-related proposed decisions or orders at FERC, a State Public Utility Commission, or related entity.


• Demonstrated communication skills, both verbal and written. Must have legal writing skills, the ability to deliver information in a concise manner, and strong copy/editing ability.


• Knowledge of electricity markets and power marketing companies.


• Experience coordinating internal routing and approvals on tight deadlines.


• Strong project management skills with experience working with interdisciplinary team.


• Experience drafting energy-related Proposed Decisions or Orders for FERC, a State Public Utility Commission, or similar regulatory entity.


• Familiarity with the federal permitting process.


• Excellent legal writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.


• Knowledge of electricity markets and power marketing companies.


• Strong copyediting and proofreading abilities.


• Experience managing document routing and approval processes under tight deadlines.

Other Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship is required.


• Must be local to the Washington, D.C. metro area.

Multiple factors contribute to determining the final pay for a position. These include, but are not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and competencies that align with the specific role, geographic location, educational background, and contract provisions related to labor categories specific to the position. We are committed to offering a competitive compensation package that reflects the value and expertise that each candidate brings to our team. 

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is $90,000 - $130,000