Posting TitleNational Security and Defense Partnerships Capture Manager

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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 NREL

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Job Description

This position will support major programs delivering impact aligned with NREL’s mission in support of National Security and Defense partners.

NREL is seeking a National Security and Defense Partnerships Capture Manager to support classified partnership development activities within the Defense Sector, but also support similar activities with the National Security Sector on an as needed basis. The incumbent will join the National Security and Defense (NS&D) Team in our Strategic Partnership Office (SPO). They will work collaboratively with the NS&D Team and broader SPO Team, as well as the National Security Research Oversight Office (NSRO) leadership, Principal Investigators (PIs), Project Controllers (PCs), and other key stakeholders across NREL’s Science and Technology (S&T) Directorates.

Activities will include primarily supporting the Defense Sector Lead on partnership strategy development and conducting outreach on classified systems to partners outside of NREL or hosting partners at the laboratory, collaborating with Center Directors and Principal Investigators (PIs) to develop compelling and strategically aligned new opportunities, statements of work, budget estimates, and following up directly with clients to identify next steps. The role may be called upon to support the National Security Sector Lead on similar activities. The role will be positioned to expand NREL’s impact and support to the Department of Defense (DOD) and other U.S. government agencies with critical national security missions, as they seek solutions for their most challenging energy problems. The successful candidate will be assessed against their ability to identify and onboard strategic partnership agreements aligned with NREL’s Science and Technology (S&T) research mission and priorities.

The successful candidate will have the ability to learn, understand, and navigate a broad swath of NREL’s technical research areas. They will be expected to build and maintain strong internal relationships with researchers, project managers, and subject matter experts. They will work collaboratively with these contributors on requirements development, proposal development, final pricing, statements of work, and closing partnership agreements.

Remote work will not be considered for this position; the role requires regular presence at NREL’s sites in Colorado.

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Basic QualificationsRelevant Bachelor's Degree and 14 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Master's Degree and 12 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant PhD and 9 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant JD and 9 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Applies advanced technical principles, theories and concepts. Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts. Develops advanced concepts, techniques and standards. Develops new applications based on professional principles and theories. Viewed externally as subject matter expert in field. Comprehensive and advanced knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field. Superior leadership, project management and problem solving skills. Ability to use various computer software programs.

* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

Additional Required QualificationsMust be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance and SCI access. SCI access may require a polygraph examination. 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 Order 472.2 for additional information.7+ years of relevant partnership development, science and/or technology experience5+ years of demonstrated experience developing strategic partnerships between agencies and organizationsProven history of matching internal stakeholder priorities with external partner requirements and leading teams toward successful development and delivery of winning solutionsExceptional soft skills, including: 1) strong and flexible interpersonal skills, 2) a problem-solving attitude, and 3) the ability to work both independently and as a collaborative team playerExcellent organizational skillsStrong oral and written communication skillsAbility to use computer programs that exist in both classified and unclassified environments

Preferred QualificationsActive DOE Q/SCI or TS/SCI level security clearance10 years of relevant experience in the Department of Defense (DOD), U.S. Intelligence Community (IC), Defense Industrial Base (DIB), Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories, or a related agency or organizationExperience managing capture or business development teamsKnowledge of contracting or similar business processes that cross classified and unclassified systems

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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: Professional V / Annual Salary Range: $117,200 - $211,000

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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