Summary

This position is part of the Department of Energy's, Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC). As a Management and Program Analyst, you will oversee Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs, develop technology commercialization initiatives, manage grants, awards, connect awardees to venture capital and grow business or start-up companies.

Duties

As a Management and Program Analyst, you will:

• Serve as a senior advisor to leadership by providing analysis and recommendations on program strategy, resource allocation, and operations for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.
• Evaluate program operations, metrics and administrative systems to decrease operational risk and drive process improvements.
• Analyze, interpret and develop administrative policies and guidelines to align with organizational mission and statutory requirements.
• Oversee management information and reporting systems to collect, track and evaluate program data to assist management in long-term planning and decision making.
• Collaborate with internal DOE offices, National Laboratories, federal agencies, academia and industry partners to resolve program issues and advance agency objectives.
• Execute strategic initiatives that support technology commercialization efforts, tech-to-market pathways, and innovative small-business funding to deploy clean energy and critical technologies.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• If selected, your appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is not remote, the selectee will be expected to report to the duty station(s) listed. If selected, military spouses, veteran caregivers, and spouses of foreign service employees may be eligible for applicable workplace flexibilities.
• Occasional travel maybe required.
• This position is not included in a Bargaining Agreement.
• You are required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08).

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-14 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 2 of the following 3:

1. Developing programs focused on technology transfer, commercialization, start-up/small business innovation, or research-and-development funding mechanisms (such as grants, cooperative agreements, or venture partnerships.
2. Negotiating with diverse internal and external stakeholders (such as senior officials, partner organizations, industry executives, or technical experts) to align conflicting priorities, resolve complex issues, and build consensus on strategic goals.
3. Advise leadership on long-range strategic plans that would impact technology commercialization initiatives and programs.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred.

Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration and current employees must have at least a fully successful or equivalent performance rating to receive consideration.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

Additional information

• Shared Certificates: The Department of Energy shares lists of applicants among its internal Departmental Elements and organizations. You may be referred for consideration to other DOE Hiring Managers throughout the Department for more than one position based on this application. By applying to this announcement, you understand your application materials may be shared with multiple Hiring Mangers throughout DOE. If additional positions are filled from this announcement conditions of employment may differ. You will be notified if you are referred for additional positions.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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