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Group Manager - Integrated Decision Support
Location
CO - Golden
Position Type
Regular
Hours Per Week
40
Working at NREL
The 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.
Our planet needs us! Learn about NREL's critical objectives, and see how NREL is focused on saving the planet.
Note: Research suggests that potential job seekers may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who is interested in this opportunity to apply. We seek dedicated people who believe they have the skills and ambition to succeed at NREL to apply for this role.
Job Description
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is seeking a leader for the role of Integrated Decision Support (IDS) Group Manager within the Accelerated Deployment and Decision Support (ADDS) center. IDS is focused on helping partners transition to clean energy by applying NREL research, analysis, and experience in real-world contexts to solve problems and support decision making. Staff backgrounds in IDS are broad and include policy, urban planning, systems analysis, economics and finance, engineering, social sciences, and project management. Team members in this group support a wide variety of projects and clients, including domestic and international projects.
Projects supported by IDS adapt and advance NREL research and analysis by helping partners in real-world contexts make informed decisions to accelerate the energy transition. The work ranges from strategic planning, decision-making, and deployment support to policy, regulatory, engineering, and markets collaborative research.
The Group Manager is responsible for working with the Center Director, other Group Managers and the IDS team to develop a growth strategy for the group, identify and hire staff with capabilities that support the group's goals, and manage staff performance. The Group Manager role is a direct line management function with 15 to 20 direct reports. The personnel management function represents a fractional time commitment (approximately 40% of the GM's time) with technical project contribution filling the balance of time. Personnel management responsibilities for this group include coaching and mentoring, modeling exceptional behavior and commitment to a positive work culture, supporting staff to grow their own technical and leadership skills, cultivating clients, and developing and delivering technical work. The Group Manager will also lead hiring processes and conduct regular reviews of staff performance.
The Group Manager will work with team members to identify and pursue funding opportunities across DOE and Strategic Partnership Program (SPP) projects that will help grow the group's capabilities and expand their impact. This will require collaboration across directorates, with other Group Managers, DOE program leads, and BD leads, as well as helping staff in business/program development and conducting technical work. In addition, the Group Manager will support the Center Director in establishing a vision for the center that aligns with NREL's lab and people agendas.
The Group Manager will have experience in applied clean energy work with in-depth understanding of one or more topics and a breadth of understanding in many renewable and efficiency technologies and application considerations. The Group Manager will have a proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse internal and external clients and stakeholders on applied renewable energy technical topics. The Group Manager will be responsible for maintaining high quality standards of the group's technical work and providing management review of all technical publications.
Other more specific job duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and 9 years experience in technically related research discipline; Or, Master's Degree and 7 years experience in technically related research discipline; Or, PhD and 4 years experience in technically related research discipline.
* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
Additional Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)
Job Profile: Group Manager II / Annual Salary Range: $111,600 - $200,900
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 Summary
Benefits 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
Drug Free Workplace
NREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.
If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.
Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
EEO Policy
NREL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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Group Manager - Integrated Decision Support
Location
CO - Golden
Position Type
Regular
Hours Per Week
40
Working at NREL
The 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.
Our planet needs us! Learn about NREL's critical objectives, and see how NREL is focused on saving the planet.
Note: Research suggests that potential job seekers may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who is interested in this opportunity to apply. We seek dedicated people who believe they have the skills and ambition to succeed at NREL to apply for this role.
Job Description
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is seeking a leader for the role of Integrated Decision Support (IDS) Group Manager within the Accelerated Deployment and Decision Support (ADDS) center. IDS is focused on helping partners transition to clean energy by applying NREL research, analysis, and experience in real-world contexts to solve problems and support decision making. Staff backgrounds in IDS are broad and include policy, urban planning, systems analysis, economics and finance, engineering, social sciences, and project management. Team members in this group support a wide variety of projects and clients, including domestic and international projects.
Projects supported by IDS adapt and advance NREL research and analysis by helping partners in real-world contexts make informed decisions to accelerate the energy transition. The work ranges from strategic planning, decision-making, and deployment support to policy, regulatory, engineering, and markets collaborative research.
The Group Manager is responsible for working with the Center Director, other Group Managers and the IDS team to develop a growth strategy for the group, identify and hire staff with capabilities that support the group's goals, and manage staff performance. The Group Manager role is a direct line management function with 15 to 20 direct reports. The personnel management function represents a fractional time commitment (approximately 40% of the GM's time) with technical project contribution filling the balance of time. Personnel management responsibilities for this group include coaching and mentoring, modeling exceptional behavior and commitment to a positive work culture, supporting staff to grow their own technical and leadership skills, cultivating clients, and developing and delivering technical work. The Group Manager will also lead hiring processes and conduct regular reviews of staff performance.
The Group Manager will work with team members to identify and pursue funding opportunities across DOE and Strategic Partnership Program (SPP) projects that will help grow the group's capabilities and expand their impact. This will require collaboration across directorates, with other Group Managers, DOE program leads, and BD leads, as well as helping staff in business/program development and conducting technical work. In addition, the Group Manager will support the Center Director in establishing a vision for the center that aligns with NREL's lab and people agendas.
The Group Manager will have experience in applied clean energy work with in-depth understanding of one or more topics and a breadth of understanding in many renewable and efficiency technologies and application considerations. The Group Manager will have a proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse internal and external clients and stakeholders on applied renewable energy technical topics. The Group Manager will be responsible for maintaining high quality standards of the group's technical work and providing management review of all technical publications.
Other more specific job duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Manage a diverse team of technical professionals to ensure the highest quality work products and a dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment
- Provide support and encouragement to staff and support their career development, mentor staff in NREL's processes, procedures, and culture of outstanding work, help staff to access resources throughout the lab
- Create a supportive work environment that encourages innovation and entrepreneurship, effectively enabling staff to reach their full potential
- Understand and ensure equal employment opportunities, affirmative action, sexual harassment programs, safety protocols and other policies and procedures are understood and followed within their team/center
- Work one-on-one and in group settings with staff to aid in career planning; developing and defining work; and reviewing/advising on work products
- Oversee and guide staff's technical work as needed
- Conduct and facilitate the performance review process for the group
- Meet regularly with other managers for coordination and planning
- Review and manage quality of publications authored by IDS staff
- Work with HR and the Center Director to lead recruiting, hiring, and providing appropriate training for staff in the group
- Hold regular team meetings to review strategic priorities, promote team cohesion, and share information
- Serve as a liaison with other groups and groups at NREL, and internal and external clients
- Work with Center Director, Project Leads, and Laboratory Program Managers to resource projects and match staff to appropriate work
- Provide vision, strategic planning and leadership to the Integrated Decision Support group
- Work with ADDS Leadership Team, NREL Lab Program Managers and Business Development leads to strategically position the Group to grow in terms of funding, expertise, and impact
- Oversee group planning and budgeting to ensure fiscal responsibility
- Lead a portfolio of technical work where assignments are complex with high impact and visibility
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and 9 years experience in technically related research discipline; Or, Master's Degree and 7 years experience in technically related research discipline; Or, PhD and 4 years experience in technically related research discipline.
* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
Additional Required Qualifications
- Broad and in-depth knowledge of the issues and best practices in the applicable field of expertise
- Excellent organization, project management, budgeting, interpersonal and communication skills
- Proven problem-solving and negotiation skills
- Ability to collaborate with individuals at all levels of the organization
- Track record of successfully securing new or follow-on funding
- Exceptional writing, presentation, and communication skills
- Excels at working within a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in public policy, economics, business, international relations, science, engineering, or equivalent technical discipline
- Experience effectively leading large, place-based projects that combine navigating with technical challenges with a need to place solutions within local context effectively
- Experience working internationally or leading projects with an international focus
Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)
Job Profile: Group Manager II / Annual Salary Range: $111,600 - $200,900
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 Summary
Benefits 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
Drug Free Workplace
NREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.
If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.
Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
EEO Policy
NREL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
EEO is the Law | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Reasonable Accommodations
E-Verify www.dhs.gov/E-Verify For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.
E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.
