Posting Title
Group Manager - Socio Technical Engagement Projects - Mobility and Transportation Systems
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Location
CO - Golden
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Position Type
Regular
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Hours Per Week
40
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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.
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Job Description
This Group Manager (GM) position will lead the Socio-Technical Engagement Projects (STEP) team within NREL's Center for Integrated Mobility Systems (CIMS), which focuses on technologies and methods that improve the efficiency mobility systems.
The GM will lead a group of 15-20 transportation researchers, project leaders, postdoctoral researchers, and/or student interns and support them from both a professional and technical perspective. Candidates must have a robust understanding of advanced transportation technologies and stakeholders, and have experience in the execution of projects that focus on engagement with stakeholders, partnership development, socio-technical methods, training and outreach. This group works in closely with Clean Cities coalitions, fleets, communities and industry partners to plan and execute projects, identify best practices and increase impact of advanced transportation technologies.
The GM will create a culture of inclusion, safety and quality. Within this context, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to mentor and develop staff, lead group business development strategy, develop new group capabilities, hire resources as needed, lead personnel and guide/engage group staff. The successful candidate will work closely with the leadership in the transportation deployment space, CIMS leadership and leadership across the laboratory.
A sample of daily activities may include: mentoring staff, developing career progression for team members, reviewing work, resolving conflict, developing new and strategic work areas, cultivating partnerships, working with clients and stakeholders, negotiating resources and balancing workload, navigate NREL procedures and business processes, review deliverables and reports.
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Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and 9-years’ experience in technically related research discipline; Or, Master’s Degree and 7-years’ experience in technically related research discipline; Or, PhD and 4-years’ experience in technically related research discipline.Previous management and budget adherence experience may be required. Degree in appropriate field is required. Demonstrated knowledge of legal and ethical management issues and practices. In-depth knowledge of the issues and best practices in the applicable field of expertise. Generally viewed as subject matter expert for group or work units. Excellent organization, project management, budgeting, interpersonal and communication skills. Proven problem-solving and negotiation skills. Demonstrated ability to make appropriate decisions regarding work activities and projects. Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and direct personnel with diverse skills, work styles and values.
* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
Additional Required Qualifications
Proven problem-solving and negotiation skills.
Ability to collaborate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Working knowledge of legal and ethical management issues and practices.
In-depth knowledge of the issues and best practices in the applicable field of expertise.
Generally viewed as subject matter expert for group or work units.
Demonstrated ability to make decisions regarding work activities and projects.
Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and direct personnel with diverse skills, work styles and values, both directly and through subordinate management.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, The Vehicle Technologies Office, The Joint Office for Energy and Transportation and other key CIMS clients.
- Strong record of publications, presentations or experience in relevant technical areas.
Recognized as an expert on relevant topics among clients and stakeholders.
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Job Application Submission Window
The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.
Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)
Job Profile: Group Manager II / Annual Salary Range: $114,500 - $206,100
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
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