Policy Officer - Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (FGIV, Ljubljana)

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ACER/2026/06

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24 July 2026

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This is the official EU Careers listing for Policy Officer at ACER based in Ljubljana at the FGIV grade level (Contract Agent). The vacancy reference is ACER/2026/06. The role falls under the Energy domain.

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# Policy Officer – Power System Analyst

Ljubljana, Slovenia

## Job Info

* Job Identification ACER-2026-06 * Department Energy System Needs Department * Grade FG IV * Function Group / Grade for internal, interagency publication Contract Staff FG IV * Contract Duration 2 years (with possibility of renewal) * Possible Start Date Q4 2026 * Locations Trg republike 3, Ljubljana, 1000, SI * Apply Before 08/31/2026, 12:00 PM

## Job Description

Job profile

You will have the opportunity to play a crucial role in contributing to the tools, solutions and oversight related to the assessments of the European power system needs. The tasks require the understanding of investment dynamics in energy assets (including storage and demand response), the operation of the internal energy market and its impact on security of supply.

Main responsibilities

1. Contribute to monitoring of the implementation and improvement of the EU-wide methodologies in the area of electricity resource adequacy (e.g. regarding the[European Resource Adequacy Assessment](https://www.acer.europa.eu/electricity/security-of-supply/european-resource-adequacy-assessment),[adequacy metrics](https://www.acer.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/Individual%20Decisions_annex/ACER%20Decision%2023-2020%20on%20VOLL%20CONE%20RS%20-%20Annex%20I_1.pdf) or[flexibility needs assessment](https://www.acer.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/Individual%20Decisions_annex/ACER-Decision-05-2025-FNAM-Annex-I.pdf)) or any other relevant areas linked to the Agency’s mission;

2. Contribute to the drafting of[decisions](https://www.acer.europa.eu/documents/search?search_api_fulltext=ACER+Decision+No+07-2025) (including[technical annexes](https://www.acer.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/Individual%20Decisions_annex/ACER-Decision-07-2025-ERAA-2024-Annex-III-Technical_0.pdf)),[opinions](https://www.acer.europa.eu/documents/official-documents/opinions?title=4) (particularly on the[national adequacy assessments](https://www.acer.europa.eu/electricity/security-of-supply/national-resource-adequacy-assessments) or[seasonal resource adequacy outlooks](https://www.acer.europa.eu/security-of-supply/summer-winter-outlooks)),[reports](https://www.acer.europa.eu/electricity/security-of-supply/monitoring-security-electricity-supply), and[ad-hoc publications](https://www.acer.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/en/Electricity/European_Resource_Adequacy_Assessment/ACER-insights-ERAA-2025-input-data.pdf) in the areas of security of supply and flexibility or any other relevant areas linked to the Agency’s mission;

3. Conduct data analysis including the creation[dashboards](https://app.powerbi.com/view?r=eyJrIjoiMDFhYmEyMTItYjk3MS00NzUxLWFmZjctY2NkYzY2ODBhZWJlIiwidCI6ImU2MjZkOTBjLTcwYWUtNGRmYy05NmJhLTAyZjE4Y2MwMDA3ZSIsImMiOjl9), data visualization and interpretation with the use of the data analytical tools;

4. Engage within the Agency’s[task forces and working groups](https://www.acer.europa.eu/the-agency/organisation-and-bodies/working-groups-and-task-forces) with national regulatory authorities, as well as communicate bilaterally with the relevant authorities and external stakeholders (ENTSO-E, regulators, European Commission, ministries, system operators, etc.);

5. Collaborate with other teams within the Department and within the Agency;

The jobholder will be required to act with a service culture, handling data with high confidentiality and professional integrity. Having good interpersonal and communication skills, the jobholder should be able to operate in multicultural working environments and liaise with different stakeholders.

The Agency strives to improve its working methods regularly and may change or shift certain tasks, therefore it is essential for the jobholder to be flexible, open to changes and has the capacity for adaptation to varying duties.You may be required to work in other areas of ACER, according to needs and priorities, as determined by the Director.

## Requirements

Core Competencies

All staff working at ACER share the following core competencies:

* Cooperating: working with others towards achieving work goals; * Delivering quality results: focusing on achieving results while applying relevant processes and procedures to meet quality standards; * Communicating: sharing relevant information clearly and concisely, sharing useful information with others as appropriate; * Problem solving: having the ability to identify and raise issues or concerns and seeking to anticipate problems a positive and helpful manner; * Being service oriented: complying with ACER's rules and procedures, providing support and delivering services with a view to provide added value; * Self-development and knowledge sharing: ability to share knowledge to support team effectiveness, while seeking feedback to enhance own performance; * Valuing diversity: welcoming and working respectfully, inclusively and effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, while demonstrating respect and understanding of different points of view.

Specific/ functional competencies

The jobholder will be required to have the following specific / functional competencies:

* Having Technical Expertise:Provide technical expertise to work with power system and power market models, defining and conducting studies to estimate prospective adequacy and flexibility needs in the European power system. Technical expertise in other areas of the Agency’s work could also be valued. In any case, the jobholder should be able to analyze complex, bulky data, provide expert advice, and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the relevant field of expertise to act as a technical/scientific support for the team.

* Being Knowledgeable of the Energy Market:Have in-depth up-to-date knowledge of the functioning and the integration of the EU energy market. Based on own information and information received, anticipate dynamics and issues, keep up to date with the developments related to the work of the team or department with a view to keep their own activity relevant and targeted. Share information within the team and with relevant colleagues.

* Managing projects: Define, plan, prepare, manage and execute projects, close and evaluate projects.

Eligibility Criteria

1. To have a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least three (3) years, attested by a diploma;

_(Only study titles that have been awarded in the EU Member States or Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein or that are subject to the equivalence certificates issued by the authorities in the said Member States shall be taken into consideration.)_ 2. To be a national of a Member State of the European Union or Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein; 3. To have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union or Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein and satisfactory knowledge of a second of these languages (level B2 of CEFR) to the extent necessary to perform their duties; 4. To be entitled to their full rights as a citizen; 5. To have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the applicable laws concerning military service; 6. To be physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post.

Selection Criteria

_Essential_

* Having acquired at least 1 year of professional experience related to the functioning of the EU energy markets;

* Sound understanding of modelling (in particular, power market or investment modelling) acquired through relevant studies and professional experience

or

first-hand experience with resource adequacy/flexibility assessments;

* Professional experience in data analytics and data visualisation, with a particular focus on energy market analysis;

* Proven experience in drafting publications (such as reports, policy documents, etc.), particularly on energy-related topics;

_Advantageous_

* Studies in a field relevant to this position;

* Experience of working in an international organisation.

## Additional Information

Please consult the Selection Notice for additional information:

[ACER-2026-06](https://www.acer.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/en/The_agency/Working_at_ACER/Documents/ACER202606/2026-06%20Power%20System%20Analyst%20FGIV.pdf)

* Contact Name HR-INFO * Contact Email [email protected]

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Salary at this grade

Basic monthly salary at FGIV runs from €4,449 (step 1) to €5,034 (top step), giving an annual range of roughly €53,388 to €60,408 before tax and allowances. Steps increase automatically every two years; the figures here are taken from the salary grid in the EU Staff Regulations.

Eligible staff posted away from their country of nationality also receive an expatriation allowance worth 16% of basic salary (around €712 per month at step 1 of FGIV) together with household, dependent-child, and education allowances where applicable. Take-home pay is then adjusted by the country correction coefficient for Ljubljana. For a worked example see our correction coefficients guide and the EU salaries overview.

Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 22 July 2026, 4 days ago.

The application deadline is 31 August 2026, 34 days from today. Late applications are not accepted, so submit through the official EU Careers portal well in advance.

Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 24 July 2026 (2 days ago).

Where to learn more

For full responsibilities, requirements, and career progression at FGIV see our FGIV grade page; for headcount, mission, and other open vacancies at ACER see the ACER institution page; for the cost of living, correction coefficient, and other postings in Ljubljana see our Ljubljana location page; for related vacancies in the Energy field browse our Energy domain page.

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