His responsibilities include cost forecasting and authoring quarterly reports on the labor and bulk materials segments of the Upstream Capital Costs Service, Upstream Operating Costs Service, and Downstream Capital Costs Service. Previously, Mr. Nitto spent ten years working at the Department of Energy in Washington, D.C., conducting research and analysis on energy and natural security issues. He is an experienced writer, editor, and briefer for United States government cabinet-level officials, including the president. He has an extensive background covering global macroeconomic energy security issues. Mr. Nitto holds a Bachelor of Science in International Business from the Catholic University of America in Washington D.C.