Physical Scientist

US Department of Energy Headquarters; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Energy Headquarters, Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC), seeks a General Engineer to lead SBIR/STTR portfolios, oversee grants and cooperative agreements, and help small businesses deliver strong commercialization outcomes.

Qualified applicants will show experience in RD&D program leadership, technology transition strategies, and providing technical analyses to senior officials to resolve commercialization challenges.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale, complex RD&D programs from concept to execution.
• Ability to develop strategies to transition technologies from lab to marketplace.
• Proven track record preparing technical analyses or business cases for senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main authority for the agency's SBIR/STTR portfolios.
• Oversee research and development grants and cooperative agreements.
• Support small business awardees in achieving commercialization results.

Skills

RD&D program mgmt

Tech commercialization

Executive briefings

Education

Engineering or physical sciences degree

Job description

This position is part of the Department of Energy's, Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC). As a General Engineer, you will serve as the main authority for all of the agency's Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Research (SBIR/STTR) portfolios, oversee Research and Development grants and cooperative agreements, and support small business awardees in delivering strong commercialization results.

You must meet both the Basic Requirement and the Specialized Experience to qualify for this series as described below.

BASIC REQUIREMENT:

• A. Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.
• B. Combination of education and experience: education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-14 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 2 of the following 3:

1. Leading, planning, and managing large-scale, complex scientific or engineering research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) programs or technology portfolios from concept through execution.
2. Developing strategies, milestones, or frameworks to transition technologies from laboratory or early prototype stages into the commercial marketplace.
3. Serving as an authoritative technical expert by preparing in-depth technical analyses, reports, or business cases and delivering briefings or recommendations to senior executives, corporate leaders, or government officials to resolve technology commercialization issues.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates:

To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.