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Investment Officer

Perform financial analyses of new loan guarantee applications, including detailed market and credit analyses, financial model development, and risk analyses associated with innovative energy projects.

Assist Senior Investment Officers (SIOs) in determining which energy technology projects should be accepted into due diligence after initial screening, and make recommendations for further financial review throughout the approval process.

Conduct thorough and complete analyses of each project assigned before its presentation to the Department of Energy (DOE) approval authorities, such as the Credit Committee and Credit Review Board. Prepare required documents for the Senior Investment Officer(s) during the DOE approval process.

Identify pertinent project finance issues for discussion with the Loan Programs Office (LPO) managers and DOE offices, such as the General Counsel and Chief Financial Officer. Serve as a LPO representative applying project finance knowledge to recommend appropriate terms and conditions for approving a federal loan or loan guarantee.

Prepare and review background memorandum, presentations, and other key decision documents required to negotiate the terms and conditions of federal loan and guarantee agreements, as well as to achieve loan approval and closing. Such documents include: Credit Committee Memorandum; Financing documents (such as Credit Agreements, Security Agreements, etc.); Technical project documents (including Engineering, Procurement and Construction contracts, Off-take and Supply Agreements, and Operating and Maintenance Agreements); Market Assessments; and Credit rating and risk models.