Idaho National Laboratory (INL) a leading national laboratory for nuclear energy research and development is seeking an Industrial Economist to join our Decision Sciences Department. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Idaho Falls facility with every other Friday off. You will report to your group lead and department manager. We are seeking a highly skilled economist with expertise in industrial organization to join our team. The successful candidate will conduct in-depth research in the energy markets, with a particular focus on financial and risk analysis. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, the ability to interpret complex data, and a passion for the energy industry with demonstrated interest and experience in nuclear energy, bioenergy, hydropower, and/or other energy technologies. Key Responsibilities: - Apply industrial economics principles, theories, and concepts to conduct innovative analysis in support of programmatic goals. - Leverage modeling and simulation to address complex problems across multiple different fields. These fields may include nuclear, chemistry, digital twins, critical infrastructure, energy delivery, and energy security applications. - Conduct comprehensive research on energy market design, including regulated and unregulated market structure, competition, and regulatory impacts. - Perform detailed financial and risk analysis to assess market trends, pricing strategies, and investment opportunities. - Develop economic models to forecast market behavior and evaluate policy impacts. - Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide insights and recommendations based on research findings. - Prepare and present detailed reports and presentations to stakeholders. - Stay up-to-date on industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements.
