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Project Manager III - Research: International Energy and Climate Programs
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), 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. The Integrated Decision Support (IDS) group within the Accelerated Deployment and Decision Support (ADDS) center helps partners transition to clean energy by applying NREL research, analysis, and experience in real-world contexts in order to solve problems and support decision making. Staff backgrounds in IDS include public policy, urban planning, systems thinking, economics and finance, engineering, and project management.
The Integrated Decision Support Group has an opening for a Project Manager III - Research. This position within IDS supports NREL projects that connect clean energy solutions to developing country climate and clean energy efforts through an understanding of power systems, climate change, and international development. The position would be full time (40 hours per week).
The successful candidate will have strong research, project management, stakeholder relationship management, and communication skills. Competitive candidates will have prior education, coursework, or professional experience in economics, energy policy, international development, public policy, resilience, regulation, decarbonization, sustainability, and/or climate mitigation. In addition, the successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record of leading technically complex, stakeholder-driven projects or programs in a professional setting. Ability to support stakeholder relationship management and development across diverse cultures and backgrounds also preferred.
Job Duties:
The successful candidate will lead and support various international clean Energy and Climate projects at NREL. Duties may include collaborating with sponsors and partners to appropriately scope, budget, and lead implementation of energy sector projects internationally in addition to providing thought leadership to advance the cutting edge in addressing diverse energy transition challenges. As a Project Manager, the candidate will work closely with technical teams on project design and delivery to ensure that support is appropriately scaled for country context. Depending on the portfolio, projects may require meetings outside of typical working hours and international travel. The successful candidate will work with management to define appropriate modifications to working hours to accommodate international calls and meetings.
Projects tend to include research, analysis, capacity building (training), and technical assistance that support developing countries with climate and clean energy planning, policy/regulation development, and other aspects of clean energy transitions. These projects often include approaching stakeholder challenges or objectives in a thorough manner, collaborative engagement with relevant stakeholders, and translating outputs into digestible and actionable formats for national government decision-makers and partners.
Additional duties may include supporting cross-functional teams in conducting thorough, high-quality research and analysis to inform project development and deployment and initiatives; writing technical reports, factsheets, and other resources; assessments of industry, sectoral, or geographic trends; technical or project briefings to internal and external partners; and supporting partnerships development for the laboratory.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a desire to deepen knowledge in clean energy topics and a passion for communicating thoughtfully and diplomatically to non-technical, often international audiences, including high-level decision-makers. Exceptional client management, teaming, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills as well as the ability to work independently, problem solve, take initiative, and think critically are also required.
Basic Qualifications
Relevant PhD or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Master's Degree and 3 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Bachelor's Degree and 5 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Advanced understanding and application of project management principles, concepts, practices and standards. Advanced knowledge of technical field and related disciplines. Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts. Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution, teaming and communication skills.
* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
Additional Required Qualifications
Please Note:
Please submit a cover letter and past writing sample on a relevant topic. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)
Job Profile: Project Manager III / Annual Salary Range: $77,600 - $139,700
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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Project Manager III - Research: International Energy and Climate Programs
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), 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. The Integrated Decision Support (IDS) group within the Accelerated Deployment and Decision Support (ADDS) center helps partners transition to clean energy by applying NREL research, analysis, and experience in real-world contexts in order to solve problems and support decision making. Staff backgrounds in IDS include public policy, urban planning, systems thinking, economics and finance, engineering, and project management.
The Integrated Decision Support Group has an opening for a Project Manager III - Research. This position within IDS supports NREL projects that connect clean energy solutions to developing country climate and clean energy efforts through an understanding of power systems, climate change, and international development. The position would be full time (40 hours per week).
The successful candidate will have strong research, project management, stakeholder relationship management, and communication skills. Competitive candidates will have prior education, coursework, or professional experience in economics, energy policy, international development, public policy, resilience, regulation, decarbonization, sustainability, and/or climate mitigation. In addition, the successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record of leading technically complex, stakeholder-driven projects or programs in a professional setting. Ability to support stakeholder relationship management and development across diverse cultures and backgrounds also preferred.
Job Duties:
The successful candidate will lead and support various international clean Energy and Climate projects at NREL. Duties may include collaborating with sponsors and partners to appropriately scope, budget, and lead implementation of energy sector projects internationally in addition to providing thought leadership to advance the cutting edge in addressing diverse energy transition challenges. As a Project Manager, the candidate will work closely with technical teams on project design and delivery to ensure that support is appropriately scaled for country context. Depending on the portfolio, projects may require meetings outside of typical working hours and international travel. The successful candidate will work with management to define appropriate modifications to working hours to accommodate international calls and meetings.
Projects tend to include research, analysis, capacity building (training), and technical assistance that support developing countries with climate and clean energy planning, policy/regulation development, and other aspects of clean energy transitions. These projects often include approaching stakeholder challenges or objectives in a thorough manner, collaborative engagement with relevant stakeholders, and translating outputs into digestible and actionable formats for national government decision-makers and partners.
Additional duties may include supporting cross-functional teams in conducting thorough, high-quality research and analysis to inform project development and deployment and initiatives; writing technical reports, factsheets, and other resources; assessments of industry, sectoral, or geographic trends; technical or project briefings to internal and external partners; and supporting partnerships development for the laboratory.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a desire to deepen knowledge in clean energy topics and a passion for communicating thoughtfully and diplomatically to non-technical, often international audiences, including high-level decision-makers. Exceptional client management, teaming, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills as well as the ability to work independently, problem solve, take initiative, and think critically are also required.
Basic Qualifications
Relevant PhD or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Master's Degree and 3 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Bachelor's Degree and 5 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Advanced understanding and application of project management principles, concepts, practices and standards. Advanced knowledge of technical field and related disciplines. Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts. Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution, teaming and communication skills.
* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
Additional Required Qualifications
- Relevant professional experience in related fields (3-5 years minimum)
- Relevant coursework or experience in economics, energy policy, international development, public policy, resilience, regulation, decarbonization, sustainability, and/or climate mitigation
- Exceptional writing, presentation, and communication skills
- Experience working internationally or with an international focus
Please Note:
Please submit a cover letter and past writing sample on a relevant topic. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in public policy, economics, business, international relations, engineering, or other relevant technical discipline
- Proven organization skills
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
- Excels at working within a team environment
- Familiarity with online collaboration platforms (e.g., Webex, MS Teams, Zoom, etc.)
- Proficiency in a foreign language is preferred
Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)
Job Profile: Project Manager III / Annual Salary Range: $77,600 - $139,700
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.
