Physical Scientist – RD&D & Tech Commercialization Lead

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

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.