Techno-Economic Analyst

Techno-Economic Analyst

The Opportunity:
Immerse yourself in cutting-edge technologies while serving as a strategic technical advisor to the Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E)and other energy clients. As a techno-economic analysis (TEA) modeling expert on our team, you will develop and implement tools to assess next-generation energy technologies as well as innovative strategies across multiple sectors and program areas. By building detailed cost models and conducting macro-level modeling, you’ll help evaluate broad market impacts and technology performance while providing clients with actionable insights to support the development and deployment of advanced technologies.

You will guide the design, evaluation, and management of government and private sector-sponsored Research and Development (R&D) programs to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and advance commercialization potential. Utilizing Excel and other analytical tools, you’ll conduct sensitivity analyses, validate assumptions, and integrate industry benchmarks, supply chain data, and performance metrics into models. By collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, you will align economic insights with technical development goals and prepare clear reports and presentations for ARPA-E leadership and stakeholders.

Your work will extend across areas such as mining, transportation, materials, energy generation and distribution, and manufacturing, supporting innovative technologies in energy systems, fuels, chemicals, ores, and more. You will model impacts, identify opportunities for significant cost and performance improvements, and support strategic R&D investments that accelerate technology commercialization. Join our team and help guide the energy sector toward scalable solutions with positive system-wide impacts.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 7+ years of experience authoring technical papers, reports, or program plans for technical and non-technical audiences

• 2+ years of experience in techno-economic analysis (TEA), energy systems modeling, or engineering economics

• Experience in Excel-based modeling and cost estimation methodologies to perform detailed cost and sensitivity analyses

• Experience sourcing and validating data from industry, academia, and government and integrating industry benchmarks, supply chain data, and performance metrics into actionable models

• Ability to work at both system level and detailed component level across multiple technologies

• Ability to identify hot spots, areas of uncertainty, and opportunities for significant cost and efficiency improvements quickly and efficiently

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or Engineering

Nice If You Have:

• Experience distinguishing and translating system boundaries and operating costs within energy research contexts

• Experience preparing high-quality reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders

• Knowledge of energy markets, supply chains, and commercialization pathways

• Ability to translate TEA research and results clearly and succinctly to both experts and non-experts with academic and industrial backgrounds

• Ability to identify high-priority areas for cost reduction and performance improvement with limited information about a new or proposed technology or process

• Possession of excellent organizational and client service skills

• Possession of excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Master's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering or a related technical field

Vetting:
Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.