Now Hiring - Senior Hydrogen Research Relationship Manager in Idaho Falls, ID

Does a career focused on changing the world's energy future intrigue you? If so, we might have just the opportunity you're looking for!

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as the Energy and Environment Science and Technology (EEST) Directorate transportation research senior relationship manager for the Department of Energy (DOE), Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE), Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technologies Office (HFTO), other federal agencies, and associated industrial engagement! This team works a hybrid 9x80 schedule located at our Idaho Falls facility with every other Friday off. This position will require travel.

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead EEST, and Laboratory wide, strategic activities related to the adoption and implementation of high temperature electrolysis hydrogen production and industrial applications of such.
• Large scale net zero production and utilization technologies have the potential to create an insatiable federal and industrial demand hydrogen technologies and products.
• Develop a rational plan that minimizes disturbance and provides opportunity for all types of industrial and individual users is vital to success.
• Integrate a plan and provide vision to a diverse array of interdisciplinary researchers.
• Facilitate the development of cross-functional program development efforts that align with the capabilities and interests of the EEST Directorate, including the Materials and Manufacturing, Systems Science and Engineering, and Integrated Energy and Storage Systems.
• Advance activities and relationships for hydrogen production, industrial utilization and integrated nuclear-hydrogen systems is critical.
• Lead hydrogen program strategy development and implementation including directing programs that directly impact high-temperature hydrogen production, Nuclear-Hydrogen production, and industrial / transportation applications of hydrogen. This strategy will directly impact how the United States transitions to a net-zero carbon hydrogen economy without creating inequality and minimal environmental impact.
• Build relationships across government offices in the Department of Energy, Department of Transportation, Depart of Defense, and with critical industry and local partners.
• Lead Hydrogen research business development opportunities associated with the EERE-HFTO, other agencies/offices, and associated BIL funding opportunities.
• Identify potential new clients and seek new business opportunities for EEST, and INL at large.
• Represent INL in complex business relationships and discussions and make commitments to clients for research.
• Interact with and manage multiple clients across multiple business and research sectors, focusing on industrial entities relevant to EEST hydrogen research technologies.
• Lead, prepare, and complete proposals, funding agreements, nondisclosure agreements, and contracts to articulate the offering and close the deal.
• Coordinate industry activities with government sponsored programs in collaboration with various project PIs, operations lead, other relationship managers, and line management.
• Coordinate with managers and group supervisor to identify appropriate staff to work on projects.
• Work directly with EES&T Program Office and Division Directors to coordinate cross-department and cross-directorate program coordination and collaborative capability capitalization.
• Develop and maintain annually a business strategy and hydrogen research strategic plan to promote the future operation of INL facilities and the direct collaboration with other national laboratories and relevant industries and universities.
• Responsible for regular communications with HFTO on business opportunities and research activities.
• Engage appropriate technical leadership to solve complex business opportunity problems with little or no precedence, using specialized techniques to provide solutions that are highly innovative.
• Contribute to publications, patents, software, and technical products, and prepare and deliver presentations at meetings.
• Strategy and roadmap for INL capabilities and initiatives to support EEST and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program objectives.
• Management of indirect budget allocations.
• Responsible for developing and implementing DOE-related and other funding opportunities, and work with Division Directors, Department Managers, Program Development Office, NetZero, INL fleet representatives, and EES&T researchers to assemble teams to pursue appropriate opportunities.
• Develop Government Affairs strategy to support achieving investment goals.
• Develop a hydrogen research communications strategy.

Minimum Requirements:

• Advanced Degree and 12 years’ experience. Preference given to candidates with a demonstrable track record of creating and securing funding opportunities.
  Education: Master of Science degree. Ph.D. preferred.

Preferred Requirements:

• Ph.D.
• Demonstrable track record of creating and securing funding opportunities.

Job Information

• Salary Grade 240 ($139,488 - $237,144) / Salary Grade 250 ($160,440 - $272,724)
• Chosen applicants are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and the selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

INL Overview:

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities, and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation’s nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

INL Mission:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements:

To be eligible for employment at INL men born after December 31, 1959, must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see [please apply online]

Equal Employment Opportunity:

INL is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide EEO to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information:

When applying to positions please provide your resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.

INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.

Benefits & Salary:

We have an extremely competitive salary structure, robust relocation package, and a phenomenal benefits package. For more information, please visit: [please apply online]