Subject Matter Expert

BCS Allegient

$90K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Washington, DC
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or a related technical field.
  • 10+ years of experience in building technologies and energy programs.
  • 5+ years supporting federal agencies or energy initiatives.
  • Familiarity with technical reporting and measurement verification plans.
  • Experience in building technology domains such as HVAC, lighting or energy storage.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert guidance on building technologies and energy programs.
  • Review technical reports for quality and clarity.
  • Translate complex data into actionable insights for stakeholders.
  • Advise on technical implications for project communications.
  • Support the creation of concise and informative stakeholder materials.
  • Conduct technical assessments and identify areas for clarification.
  • Facilitate discussion among technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

  • Remote work opportunity with flexible location.
  • Chance to work with federal agencies on impactful projects.
  • Access to professional development and certifications.
  • Engagement in cutting-edge building technology initiatives.
Full Job Description
Working Title

Building Technologies/Measurement & Verification SME

Payroll Title

Subject Matter Expert

Location

BCSA Remote or Work from Home - WASHINGTON, DC 20036 US (Primary)

Category

Administrative / Clerical

Job Type

Full-time

Job Classification

Salaried

Exemption Type

Exempt

Type of Hire

Contingent

Security Clearance Required

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

Up to 25%

Job Description

BCS Allegient has a contingent opening for a Building Technologies / Measurement & Verification Subject Matter Expert to support an upcoming contract with the Department of Energy.

This position is remote.

Job Functions:
  • Provide subject matter expertise in building technologies, federal energy programs, measurement and verification, and emerging technology deployment.
  • Review DOE National Laboratory technical reports, performance evaluations, pilot results, data analysis products, and technology assessment materials for technical accuracy, logic, clarity, and defensibility.
  • Help translate complex building technology and M&V findings into decision-ready products for federal executives, facility managers, asset managers, engineers, and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Advise technical writers, graphic designers, dashboard developers, and program managers on the technical meaning, relevance, limitations, and deployment implications of building technology evaluation results.
  • Support development of four-page findings documents, one-page infographics, executive summaries, briefing decks, webinar content, technology deployment materials, and stakeholder communications.
  • Assist in explaining what each technology is, why GSA is interested, how it was evaluated, what the evaluation found, and whether broader deployment is justified.
  • Support review of Preliminary Technology Assessments, measurement and verification plans, technical report comments, data visualizations, and Pilot-to-Portfolio deployment materials.
  • Provide technical input on building systems, energy efficiency, operational performance, cost savings, customer satisfaction, and deployment feasibility.
  • Support stakeholder meetings, Technical Committee discussions, lab coordination, webinars, and technical workshops as needed.
  • Identify technical risks, data gaps, unsupported conclusions, unclear assumptions, and areas requiring additional clarification from DOE National Laboratories or program stakeholders.
  • Help ensure technical communications are accurate, credible, and appropriately tailored for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Support capture/proposal activities as needed by helping validate technical approach, past performance relevance, building technology terminology, and staffing credibility


Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, building science, architecture, energy management, environmental science, sustainability, data analytics, or a related technical field.
  • Professional certifications such as Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP), LEED AP, PE, or similar credentials are preferred but not required.
  • Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in building technologies, federal energy programs, measurement and verification, energy efficiency, facility performance, building systems, technology validation, or deployment of emerging technologies.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting federal agencies, DOE programs, DOE National Laboratories, GSA, FEMP, federal facilities, or energy/building technology initiatives.
  • Experience reviewing or supporting technical reports, measurement and verification plans, pilot evaluations, technology assessments, performance studies, energy savings analyses, or deployment recommendations.
  • Experience with one or more building technology areas such as HVAC, lighting, controls, building automation, grid-interactive efficient buildings, electrification, energy storage, water efficiency, envelope systems, advanced metering, or decarbonization technologies.
  • Preferred experience with DOE National Laboratories, FEMP, GSA Green Proving Ground, Center for Emerging Building Technologies, federal building portfolios, Pilot-to-Portfolio deployment, or technology-to-market initiatives.
  • Experience helping translate technical findings into executive summaries, findings documents, infographics, webinars, briefings, or decision-support materials is preferred.


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