Description du poste
This position is part of the Department of Energy's, Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC). As a General Engineer, you will serve as the main authority for all of the agency's Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Research (SBIR/STTR) portfolios, oversee Research and Development grants and cooperative agreements, and support small business awardees in delivering strong commercialization results.
PRINCIPALES MISSIONS :
The Office of Technology Commercialization works to develop and oversee the delivery of the Department of Energy's strategic vision and goals for technology commercialization and engagement with the business and industrial sectors across the United States. We are truly honored that DOE has been named America's #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies, but among employers across the U.S. We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans. As so many veterans at DOE renew their service to our Nation, we are deeply committed to their success and advancement. Veterans shape the future of energy As a Physical Scientist, you will: 1. Provide authoritative technical leadership and strategic direction for cutting-edge engineering and scientific programs, including high-risk, high-reward R&D investments and commercialization frameworks (such as SBIR/STTR). 2. Formulate and execute nationwide strategies, evaluation criteria and milestones to move early-stage laboratory energy technologies into commercial and private sector markets. 3. Serve as an agency-wide technical authority on complex, controversial engineering and scientific challenges that impact national policy. 4. Direct comprehensive assessments of technical projects against established scope, schedules and cost baselines, identifying deficiencies and executive corrective actions. 5. Oversee the evaluation, administration and negotiation of multi-million-dollar R&D grants, cooperative agreements, and contractor activities to ensure technical quality, accountability and regulatory compliance. 6. Represent the Department interagency committees, national/international working groups, and industry forums in order to build partnerships across government agencies, laboratories, academia and private investment networks.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES :
You must meet both the Basic Requirement and the Specialized Experience to qualify for this series as described below. BASIC REQUIREMENT: A. Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. OR B. Combination of education and experience: education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. 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. Leading, planning, and managing large-scale, complex scientific or engineering research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) programs or technology portfolios from concept through execution. 2. Developing strategies, milestones, or frameworks to transition technologies from laboratory or early prototype stages into the commercial marketplace. 3. Serving as an authoritative technical expert by preparing in-depth technical analyses, reports, or business cases and delivering briefings or recommendations to senior executives, corporate leaders, or government officials to resolve technology commercialization issues. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may inc