Technology Transfer Analyst

Summary

This position is part of the Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office, Department of Energy within the Research and Innovation Center. As a Technology Transfer Analyst, you will pilot the development of business and functional requirements for knowledge management tools and techniques associated with the technology transfer program.

Duties

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At the GS-14 full performance level, as a Technology Transfer Analyst, you will:

• Initiate and develop content for National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) publications for technical and public use, including the preparation of written and oral briefings and computerized audio-visual demonstrations, concerning the technology transfer program and the dissemination of information regarding federally owned or funded products, processes, and services having the potential application to state and local governments and private industry.
• Engage in assessment of the applicability of energy research technology transfer programs and projects to the needs of state and local governments and the private sector.
• Support evaluation of the effectiveness of current technology transfer activities and prepare or recommend guidelines and policies for improvement.
• Lead and coordinate the negotiation, review and administration of NETL Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs), IP Licensing Agreements, and other non-procurement technology transfer mechanisms entered into with other federal, state, and local governments, universities, and private industry.
• Oversee partnership development through interchanges with public and private sectors and facilitate economic development through the transfer of internally developed and externally sponsored technology to application.
• Execute and carry out technology transfer agreements and activities to ensure compliance with internal technology transfer policies, manual or procedures as well as legislation and regulations including the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 and amendments; the Technology Transfer Act of 1986; the National Competitiveness Technology Transfer Act of 1989; Executive Order 12591; the Bayh Dole Act, and Energy Policy Act of 2005.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• 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.
• This position is not included in a Bargaining Agreement.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• 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

GS-13 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-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following:

1. Writing technology transfer agreements, preparing briefings and oral presentations/demonstrations concerning technology transfer agreements and associated activities.
2. Carrying out intellectual property (IP) agreements, patent maintenance fees, license progress reports and royalties, and associated funding activities

GS-14 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-13 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 2 of 3 of the following:

1. Developing content and writing technology transfer agreements, preparing briefings, and oral presentations/demonstrations concerning technology transfer agreements and associated activities.
2. Managing and carrying out intellectual property (IP) agreements, patent maintenance fees, license progress reports and royalties, and associated funding activities.
3. Evaluating the effectiveness of current intellectual property agreements and preparing or recommending guidelines and policies for improvement.

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.

"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.

Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must (1) meet all of the requirements as described in this section; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.

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.
• New employees to the Department of Energy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
• Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website.
• If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established "well qualified" category as stated in the Qualifications section.
• More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
• Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year.
• Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation.
• Your performance appraisal and incentive awards will be given due consideration in the selection process based on their relation to the duties of the position and the consistency with which they may be considered in evaluating you against other candidates.
• Hiring incentives may be authorized in accordance with agency policy and if funding is available.
• 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.
• This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE.

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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.

Benefits

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