About the Role:The Industrial Technologies Office (ITO) is seeking an early- to mid-career candidate to support the innovation and adoption of technologies developed through federal programs. The role requires interacting closely with R&D projects that produce significant cost- and energy savings and improve the competitiveness of U.S manufacturing. This candidate will serve as a Subject Matter Expert on electrochemical processes and will conduct extensive, informed analysis to develop R&D strategy, create solicitations for federally funded projects, and support a multimillion-dollar technical project portfolio. The selected contractor will engage deeply in technical projects and activities, interacting with experts in academia, industry, and at the national labs.
Responsibilities:The position will have responsibilities in the following areas:
- R&D Strategy and Solicitation Development:
- Develop research and development (R&D) strategy through informed analysis of technical and market barriers and opportunities for electrochemical processes in manufacturing.
- Lead the development of R&D solicitations to attract proposals aligned with strategic goals.
- Technical Project Portfolio Management Support:
- Provide active project management support on behalf of DOE for a multimillion-dollar technical project portfolio.
- Engage with industry stakeholders and National Labs to support decisions, monitor progress, and ensure project objectives are met.
- Data Analysis and Leadership Briefing:
- Interpret complex technical and financial data from multiple sources, including active projects and market trends.
- Synthesize findings and presents clear, concise analyses and recommendations to senior leadership to inform strategic decision-making.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Technical Advising:
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert on electrochemical process technology, engaging with industry partners, academic institutions, and National Labs.
- Provide technical guidance and fosters collaborations to advance DOE's mission in energy-intensive manufacturing sectors like chemicals and iron/steel production.
Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in inorganic chemistry or chemical engineering
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in with federally funded R&D in energy, preferably working for the DOE as a fed or contractor, or with the National Labs:
- R&D Strategy development.
- R&D Solicitation development.
- Technology Project Management.
- Industry and/or public service experience.
- Ability to engage industry stakeholders and to help support decisions on a multimillion-dollar technical project portfolio.
- Ability to interpret data from multiple sources and present it to leadership in a clear manner.
- A passion for improving energy efficiency and industrial innovation.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Successful drug screening.
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security or clearance badge.
Preferred qualifications: - Located in the Washington DC area with a hybrid work arrangement.
- Advanced degree in Inorganic chemistry, or chemical engineering, PhD preferred.
- 5+ years of federal R&D experience in energy technology development.
- Membership in pertinent associations is helpful.
Location/Work Arrangement:- This position is a Hybrid Work Arrangement in Washington, DC with some travel/onsite requirements.
- Schedule is full-time, Monday - Friday 40-hour week.
Benefits:BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability.
Schedule is full-time, Monday - Friday 40-hour week.
