Commercialization Advisor

Boston Government Services, LLC; Los Alamos (NM); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

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Job summary

Boston Government Services, LLC is seeking a Commercialization Advisor to support DOE’s Industrial Technologies Office in Washington, DC. The role focuses on advising researchers and small businesses on strategies for commercialization, fundraising, and operations.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in hard-tech commercialization, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders in fast-moving environments. Hybrid schedule in the DC area is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, science, or engineering.
• Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Strong written, organizational, and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise researchers and small businesses on commercialization strategies.
• Develop business plans, fundraising and operational guidance.
• Collaborate with DOE ITO and partners on program design and adoption.
• Engage with investors and industry stakeholders to promote DOE initiatives.
• Prepare briefings and reports for senior federal staff and partners.

Skills

Articulate business concepts

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Boston Government Services, LLC. (BGS) is seeking a Commercialization Advisor to support our clients in Washington, DC.

BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of engineering and technical activities. We work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our experience and capabilities to provide mission-driven solutions tuned to our client's mission needs and strategic direction.

Work that Matters. People that Matter More. At BGS, we believe meaningful work starts with great people. We foster a culture built on respect, collaboration, and accountability-where employees are empowered to contribute ideas, grow professionally, and make an impact. We care about our employees' well-being through competitive benefits, clear expectations, and an environment that values both excellence and connection.

About the Program Office:

The Department of Energy's (DOE) Industrial Technologies Office (ITO) accelerates the innovation and adoption of cost-effective technologies that position American industry to lead on the competitive stage in evolving global markets. ITO provides planning, management, and direction necessary for a balanced national program of research, development, demonstration, technical assistance, and workforce development to drive energy, materials, and production efficiency across the industrial sector.

About the Role:

The Industrial Technologies Office (ITO) is seeking an experienced candidate to assist DOE's technical subject matter experts in designing programs and initiatives that advance technologies from research and development (R&D) to market adoption. This candidate will advise researchers, aspiring entrepreneurs, and small businesses within DOE's portfolio on strategies that support commercialization, including business plan development, fundraising, and operations.

This role requires interacting closely with R&D projects that produce significant cost- and energy savings and improve the competitiveness of U.S industry. The position will support the commercialization and adoption of technologies developed through federal programs with partners in industry, academia, and national laboratories. This role may also require engaging with other programs at the Department of Energy and across the Federal government.

Responsibilities:

The position will have responsibilities in the following areas:

• Subject Matter Expertise: Have a strong understanding of technology commercialization and market development. Knowledge of business models, financing strategies, and capital planning. Familiarity with intellectual property, testing and validation, and scaling adoption. Ability to assess and analyze speed to market, cost, reliability, operational flexibility, and other system integration trade-offs.
• Strategic Planning: Support activities associated with the development, maintenance, and execution of a commercialization strategy.
• Program Management: Collaborate with programs and projects to advance technologies that contribute to the ITO mission, resulting in measurable business activation.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate a network with the investor community to promote DOE as trusted partner and part of the origination stream.
• Communication: Support DOE staff to prepare and present written and oral briefings and reports to senior federal staff, DOE leadership, external partners, and industry stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Located in the Washington DC area with a hybrid work arrangement.
• Bachelor's degree in business, science, or engineering discipline
• Minimum of 5+ years of direct experience in the commercialization of hard technologies in one or more of the following capacities:
  • Associate at a venture capital firm, incubator, or accelerator.
  • Associate in a corporate innovation group.
  • Founder/early employee at a hard-tech start-up company.
• Ability to articulate business concepts to a technical audience (and vice-versa).
• Strong written, organizational, analytical, and research skills, and a demonstrated capacity for creative thinking.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, and articulate business concepts to a technical audience (and vice-versa).
• Comfort working in fast-moving environments and navigating uncertainty.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Successful drug screening.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security or clearance badge.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA with an industrial technology background, or advanced degree in Science or Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in commercialization or technology development.
• Familiarity with one or more technologies within ITO's portfolio.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and technologies.
• Membership in pertinent associations is helpful.

Location/Work Arrangement:

• This position is located at Washington, DC. and is a Hybrid Work Arrangement.
• Schedule is full-time, Monday - Friday 40-hour week.

Benefits:

BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees.

• Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability.

EEO:

BGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Exclusive Agreement Disclaimer:

BGS has standing contracts with federal agencies throughout the United States. We require an affirmative exclusive agreement to represent all candidates to our clients. By submitting this application, you are consenting to allow BGS to represent you as a candidate for the role in which you are applying.