Posting TitleGroup Manager - Strategic Energy Security (SES)

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LocationCO - Golden

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Position TypeRegular

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Hours Per Week40

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Working at NRELThe National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.

From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.

NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.

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We invite all interested candidates to apply for this opportunity. While we recognize that job seekers may hesitate if they don’t meet every requirement, we encourage dedicated individuals who meet all the basic and additional required qualifications of the role to submit an application. We value the opportunity to consider those who believe they have the necessary skills and ambition to succeed at NREL.

Job Description

We are hiring a Group Manager in our Strategic Energy Security to provide vision, leadership, technical guidance, and stewardship of people and capabilities for the new Strategic Energy Security Group in NREL’s Energy Security and Resilience Center, within NREL’s Energy Security, Resilience, and Integration Directorate. The research focus of the group includes fundamentals of energy security, supply chains of emerging technologies, risks to – and affordability of - energy systems, adaptation, acceptance, market structures, and economics of energy systems.  The research portfolio includes principles, tools, techniques, and methodologies to assess and mitigate disruptions from all sources: cyber and physical attacks, extreme weather and other natural disasters, and geopolitical events. The incumbent will develop the strategic direction of the group in coordination with the ESR Center Director. 

Responsibilities include:

Guide research and development in foundational and applied science for advancement of energy security. This work should inform analysis and approaches to validation utilizing a broad range of analysis, modeling, and emulation capabilities.Develop and enhance technical capabilities relevant to advancing energy security while delivering world-class research, development, and evaluation results. Strategic partnering with industry, academia, and other national labs is a high priority.Understand interlinked security and resilience needs of clients including U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and other federal agencies, as well as key industry partners.Identify and lead response to funding opportunities from DOE and other sources.Manage group staff, including hiring, mentoring, motivating, and evaluating performance. Ensure staff members understand and are compliant with NREL policies and procedures, creating a supportive work environment that encourages innovation and entrepreneurships and that enables staff to reach their full potential. Manage the implementation of equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and sexual harassment programs, policies and procedures within the center.Represent NREL's research in energy security at technical, business, and stakeholder events.

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Basic QualificationsGroup Manager III:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Economics, Public Policy and/or another technical discipline related to energy system resilience and 14 years related work experience; Or, Master’s Degree in Engineering, Economics, Public Policy and/or another technical discipline related to energy system resilience and 12 years related work experience; Or, PhD in Engineering, Economics, Public Policy and/or another technical discipline related to energy system resilience and 9 years related work experience.

Group Manager II:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Economics, Public Policy and/or another technical discipline related to energy system resilience and 9 years related work experience; Or, Master’s Degree in Engineering, Economics, Public Policy and/or another technical discipline related to energy system resilience and 7 years related work experience; Or, PhD in Engineering, Economics, Public Policy and/or another technical discipline related to energy system resilience and 4 years related work experience. 

* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

Additional Required QualificationsMust be able to obtain and maintain a DOE (L or Q) security clearance and SCI access. SCI access may require a polygraph examination. Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE O 472.2A for additional information.Previous formal management experience (GM III) Significant leadership in an individual contributor role (GM II)  Broad and in-depth knowledge of the issues and best practices in the applicable field of expertise.Excellent organization, project management and budgeting experience.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to resolve conflict.Proven problem-solving and negotiation skills.Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and direct personnel with diverse skills, work styles and values. Ability to collaborate with individuals throughout the organization.      Demonstrated skill in handling legal and ethical workplace issues.  Demonstrated success in developing business and portfolios.                                                                  

Preferred Qualifications

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Job Application Submission Window

The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.

Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)Job Profile: Group Manager III / Annual Salary Range: $137,600 - $247,700

Job Profile: Group Manager II / Annual Salary Range: $114,500 - $206,100

NREL takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits SummaryBenefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short*- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement*. NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement.

* Based on eligibility rules

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