Commercialization Program Manager

Department of Energy Headquarters; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Energy Headquarters is seeking a Commercialization Program Manager to monitor program activities and optimize the Technology Commercialization Fund while coordinating technology commercialization initiatives among DOE National Laboratories, program offices, sites and external stakeholders.

You will organize programs, assess technical feasibility, prepare detailed project plans and budgets, and deliver briefs to senior leadership to justify program recommendations in a

Responsibilities

• Organize and administer technology commercialization programs, to include the Technology Commercialization Fund (TCF), to transition laboratory research into the commercial market.
• Serve as a senior technical advisor in physical sciences and engineering to evaluate the technical feasibility, maturity, and risks of proposed energy technologies and commercialization projects.
• Analyze technology-to-market programs to assess their effectiveness, identify performance barriers, and recommend strategic improvements.
• Foster collaborative partnerships and coordinate initiatives among national laboratories, plants, sites, other federal and state agencies, and private-sector stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure milestones are met and program resources are managed efficiently.
• Prepare and deliver technical briefs, reports, and presentations to explain complex scientific and engineering concepts and justify program recommendations to senior leadership and external groups.

Job description

Open: August 17, 2026 — Closes: August 24, 2026

Summary

This position is part of the Office of Technology Commercialization, Department of Energy. As a Commercialization Program Manager, you will monitor program activities and recommend improvements to enhance the Technology Commercialization Fund (TCF) along with coordinating other technology commercialization initiatives among DOE National Laboratories, program offices, sites and internal and external stakeholders.

The Department of Energy's mission is to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. The Office of Technology Commercialization office works to develop and oversee the delivery of the Department of Energy's strategic vision and goals for technology commercialization and engagement with the business and industrial sectors across the United States. We are truly honored that DOE has been named America's #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies, but among employers across the U.S. We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans. Veterans shape the future of energy

As a Commercialization Program Manager, you will:

• Organize and administer technology commercialization programs, to include the Technology Commercialization Fund (TCF), to transition laboratory research into the commercial market.
• Serve as a senior technical advisor in physical sciences and engineering to evaluate the technical feasibility, maturity, and risks of proposed energy technologies and commercialization projects.
• Analyze technology-to-market programs to assess their effectiveness, identify performance barriers, and recommend strategic improvements.
• Foster collaborative partnerships and coordinate initiatives among national laboratories, plants, sites, other federal and state agencies, and private-sector stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure milestones are met and program resources are managed efficiently.
• Prepare and deliver technical briefs, reports, and presentations to explain complex scientific and engineering concepts and justify program recommendations to senior leadership and external groups.