Posting TitleSenior Transportation System Analyst

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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

The transportation sector is on the verge of an unprecedented period of transition. Electric vehicles, on-demand mobility, e-commerce, and automation have all increased dramatically in recent years and trends suggest no sign of slowing. These new technologies have proven disruptive and created opportunities to re-imagine a transportation/energy system that is more convenient, efficient, and equitable than what Americans experienced historically.  

NREL has created a team within the Center for Integrated Mobility Sciences (CIMS) to focus on the clean energy transition for transportation systems. The multi-disciplinary Transportation Energy Transition Analysis (TETA) group is seeking a senior modeler/analyst to contribute to and lead efforts that bridge the gap between industry, government, and academia.

Our ideal candidate will be a widely acclaimed mid-career analyst with substantial expertise in energy systems analysis and modeling who could provide technical and strategic guidance to NREL’s Transportation and Energy Transition Analysis team and serve as a thought leader with the government, national labs, and the scientific community.

This cross-cutting position will provide opportunities to collaborate across NREL and conduct analysis at the intersection of the automotive, mobility, logistics, and power systems industries.

Specifically, this position will require:

1) Developing and using transportation system models to estimate energy use, emissions, clean infrastructure requirements (e.g., EV charging), and related topics

2) Contributing to design, perform, and document results from quantitative analysis to provide insightful results and document them in scientific publications and stakeholder briefings; and

3) Envisioning and secure funding for future research opportunities.

4)  Collaborating nationally and internationally with thought leaders to accelerate commercial introduction of diverse clean energy technologies and mentoring younger staff.

The TETA group focuses on modeling and analysis that improve our understanding of long-term transformations of transportation and mobility systems (e.g., transition towards clean energy and sustainable solutions) and their integration with the broader energy system.  

In this exciting role, you will lead projects to support multiple clients (e.g., DOE, EPA, CEC) and inform key National and local stakeholders. We are seeking passionate candidates with a robust understanding of transportation and energy systems and with experience in the execution of projects that advance the science and/or implementation of advanced technologies in those systems. Candidates must have a proven ability to self-manage their time and be proactive in problem solving and have experience working collaboratively with diverse teams and interacting with clients.

The successful candidate will also have opportunities to support the group’s internal development of strategic priorities and initiatives to support the lab’s vision, strategy, and execution. This senior-level position will also require the expansion of the team’s client base and creation of project proposals to support growth. 

The job responsibilities include: 

Work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team to explore clean energy transition pathways for transportation systems and related infrastructure by performing quantitative analysis and synthetizing insights and resultsUse and improve existing models and tools to derive, visualize and communicate analysis results for current projects using programming languages including Julia, Python, and R. Publish results in top technical journals and conference proceedings; present work at conferences, symposia, and other relevant meetings.Contribute to developing new relationships and pursue funding opportunities.Mentor/guide contributions of interns and/or junior staff

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Basic QualificationsRelevant PhD and 4 or more years of experience . Or, relevant Master's Degree and 7 or more years of experience . Or, relevant Bachelor's Degree and 9 or more years of experience . Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field. Excellent leadership, communication, problem solving and project management skills. Ability to use various computer software programs.

* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

Additional Required QualificationsPrevious experience using tools like TEMPO and EVI-ProExperience in the execution of projects that advance the science and/or implementation of advanced technologies in transportation and energy systems.Experience developing software tools and performing analysis.Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and Vehicle Technologies Office, and other key transportation analysis clientsStrong record of high impact in relevant research areas.

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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: Researcher IV / Annual Salary Range: $95,500 - $171,900

Job Profile: Researcher V / Annual Salary Range: $114,500 - $206,100

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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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