Associate Laboratory Director - Innovation, Partnering and Outreach - National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Golden, CO
About the Job
Posting Title
Associate Laboratory Director - Innovation, Partnering and Outreach
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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
From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.
NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.
Our planet needs us! Learn about NREL’s critical objectives, and see how NREL is focused on saving the planet.
We invite all interested candidates to apply for this opportunity. While we recognize that job seekers may hesitate if they don’t meet every requirement, we encourage dedicated individuals who meet all the basic and additional required qualifications of the role to submit an application. We value the opportunity to consider those who believe they have the necessary skills and ambition to succeed at NREL.
Job Description
NREL is seeking a new Associate Laboratory Director to lead our Innovation, Partnering and Outreach directorate. The Innovation, Partnering and Outreach (IPO) directorate oversees and manages NREL's partnership development, technology commercialization, economic development and entrepreneurship activities. The IPO directorate is organized around a dedicated team of professionals focused on executing an enterprise-wide, coordinated strategy to grow mission impact through strong external partnerships. NREL's partnerships spark innovation, advance core capabilities, and enable NREL to demonstrate market impact. The primary purpose of this position is to provide vision, leadership, management and oversight of partnerships with NREL that further NREL’s science and technology objectives.
Reporting to the Laboratory Director, this position will provide strategic leadership and supervision in the following areas: Innovation, Technology Transfer, Strategic Partnerships Office and the Innovation Partnering Outreach Business Management office. The IPO directorate is comprised of 90 staff and budget authority of $25M. The IPO organization is responsible for annually developing and executing over 450 high impact partnership agreements with funding totaling $180M to $200M.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
+ Develop and execute a partnership strategy that drives high impact external engagements, advances and integrates key elements of NREL’s Innovation Partnership Outreach directorate and supports NREL’s Science and Technology strategy.
+ Advance institutional-level partnerships tied to NREL’s laboratory strategy through the US and globe.
+ Serve as a primary point of contact with Department of Energy (DOE) officials responsible for oversight of NREL’s partnership and technology commercialization programs.
+ Serve as a member of NREL’s leadership team, providing insight and input to key Laboratory decisions and working closely with Associated Laboratory Directors and Laboratory Program Managers to understand their directions and enhance alignment with activities for enhanced impact whilst overseeing excellent performance and identifying, evaluating and mitigating institutional risk.
+ Earns respect of the senior management team and board members, executives, technical research, and general staff across organizational boundaries both inside and outside the Laboratory; promotes ideas persuasively; builds networks of colleagues; shapes others’ opinions; and overcomes resistance to new ideas.
+ Defines needed changes in the organization structure or underlying cultural norms. Plans implementation of changes, anticipating resistance as a normal reaction. Acts as a sponsor of change.
+ Evaluates and advises on the impact of planning, introduction of new programs/strategies and regulatory action.
+ Oversee all IPO directorate elements, including budget, investment strategies including, succession planning, workforce development, administrative and communication support, planning, and reporting.
+ Supervise NREL’s Technology Transfer Director, who leads a team responsible for NREL’s IP management and commercialization efforts including patenting, licensing, technology maturation and sharing.
+ Supervise NREL’s Innovation Center Director who leads a team responsible for entrepreneurial and incubation programs such as Energy I-Corps and NREL’s Industry Growth Forum.
+ Supervise NREL’s Strategic Partnership Office Director who leads a team responsible for expanding NREL’s mission impact through partners.
+ Supervise NREL’s Business Management Office Director in its mission to lead and manage IPO operations and relevant lab-wide processes that advance mission impact and directorate performance.
+ Ensures the appropriate selection and development of personnel to maintain a creative environment and the optimum utilization of staff.
+ Serves as the primary technical interface for the Commercialization and Deployment Committee of the Alliance Board of Directors.
+ Manages NREL’s highly productive Agreements for Commercializing Technology program and balances the needs of NREL partners and the Alliance for Sustainable Energy.
+ Provides programmatic oversight for the Alliance’s Privately Funded Technology Transfer program.
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Basic Qualifications
Relevant PhD and 15 years or more of experience. Relevant Master's Degree and 18 years of experience. Or, relevant Bachelor's Degree and 20 years of experience. Previous management and budget administration experience required. Program strategy, development and implementation experience required. Demonstrated breadth and depth of expertise required to create aligned strategies and set direction with command of advanced industry knowledge, and business situation versatility is also required.
* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
Additional Required Qualifications
+ Comprehensive skill in leadership and organization.
+ Exceptional capacity for managing and leading people; ability to connect with staff both on an individual level and in large groups; capacity to enforce accountability and cultivate entrepreneurship.
+ Demonstrated ability to negotiate complex partnership agreements that provide impact to NREL and partners while being compliant with all DOE and laboratory requirements.
+ Strong interpersonal skills in developing and maintaining effective relationships.
+ Comprehensive oral and written communications skills are essential.
+ Critical skill capabilities in decision-making and innovative problem-solving required, as well as comprehensive leadership skills.
+ Considerable skill in interpreting and articulating Laboratory policies and procedures.
+ Demonstrated ability in strategic planning; the ability to establish and communicate goals and objectives; and to develop impactful partnerships and strategies within the context of a mission-oriented organization.
+ This position requires an onsite hybrid work arrangement and remote applicants will not be considered.
+ Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance and SCI access. SCI access may require a polygraph examination. _Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See_ _DOE O 472.2A_ _for additional information_
Preferred Qualifications
+ Familiarity with DOE National Laboratories and associated science and technology.
+ Ability to generate ideas and initiatives that capitalize on various internal and potential partnership strengths to drive substantive additional benefit to NREL.
+ Demonstrated ability to manage resources, processes, information, training, metrics, tools, and systems that support organization-wide partnership development and technology commercialization activities.
+ Ability to manage technology commercialization programs that include the identification, protection and licensing of laboratory intellectual property assets.
+ Ability to manage innovation programs that bring economically viable innovations to market by connecting world-class researchers and facilities with networks of startups, investors, foundations, and industry partners.
+ Demonstrated ability to work effectively with many groups, such as the private sector, entrepreneurs, scientific leaders, Department of Energy, general public, community leaders and government officials.
+ Must be self-motivated and self-directed with excellent communication and management skills.
+ Ability to resolve issues quickly and make decisions that meet NREL’s objectives in a collaborative culture.
+ Have working knowledge of state-of-the-art technology and the ability to apply it to administrative functions.
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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: Associate Lab Director / Annual Salary Range: $237,600 - $427,700
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
Badging Requirement
NREL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation.
Drug Free Workplace
NREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.
If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.
Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
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EEO Policy
NREL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
EEO is the Law (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_English_unformattedESQA508c.pdf) | Reasonable Accommodations (http://www.nrel.gov/careers/employment-policies.html)
E -Verify www.dhs.gov/E-Verify For information about right to work, click here (http://www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/crt/legacy/2013/08/13/FinalOSCPosterEN08_01_2013.pdf) for English or here (http://www.justice.gov/crt/file/813271/download) for Spanish.
E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is a leader in the U.S. Department of Energy’s effort to secure an environmentally and economically sustainable energy future. With locations in Golden and Boulder, Colorado, and a satellite office in Washington, D.C., NREL is the primary laboratory for research, development, and deployment of renewable energy technologies in the United States.
NREL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All candidates must be authorized to access the facility per DOE rules and guidance within a reasonable time frame for the specified position in order to be considered for an interview and for hiring. DOE rules for site access during the interview process depend on whether the candidate is interviewed on-site, off-site, or via telephone or videoconference. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation. Additionally, DOE contractor employees are prohibited from participating in certain Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs (FGTRPs). If a candidate is currently participating in an FGTRP, they will be required to disclose their participation after receiving an offer of employment and may be required to disengage from participation in the FGTRP prior to commencing employment. Any offer of employment is conditional on the ability to obtain work authorization and to be granted access to NREL by the Department of Energy (DOE).
Drug Free Workplace
NREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.
If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.
Please review the information on our Hiring Process (https://www.nrel.gov/careers/hiring-process.html) website before you create an account and apply for a job. We also hope you will learn more about NREL (https://www.nrel.gov/about/) , visit our Careers site (https://www.nrel.gov/careers/) , and continue to search for job opportunities (https://nrel.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NREL) at the lab.
Associate Laboratory Director - Innovation, Partnering and Outreach
.
Location
CO - Golden
.
Position Type
Regular
.
Hours Per Week
40
.
Working at NREL
From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.
NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.
Our planet needs us! Learn about NREL’s critical objectives, and see how NREL is focused on saving the planet.
We invite all interested candidates to apply for this opportunity. While we recognize that job seekers may hesitate if they don’t meet every requirement, we encourage dedicated individuals who meet all the basic and additional required qualifications of the role to submit an application. We value the opportunity to consider those who believe they have the necessary skills and ambition to succeed at NREL.
Job Description
NREL is seeking a new Associate Laboratory Director to lead our Innovation, Partnering and Outreach directorate. The Innovation, Partnering and Outreach (IPO) directorate oversees and manages NREL's partnership development, technology commercialization, economic development and entrepreneurship activities. The IPO directorate is organized around a dedicated team of professionals focused on executing an enterprise-wide, coordinated strategy to grow mission impact through strong external partnerships. NREL's partnerships spark innovation, advance core capabilities, and enable NREL to demonstrate market impact. The primary purpose of this position is to provide vision, leadership, management and oversight of partnerships with NREL that further NREL’s science and technology objectives.
Reporting to the Laboratory Director, this position will provide strategic leadership and supervision in the following areas: Innovation, Technology Transfer, Strategic Partnerships Office and the Innovation Partnering Outreach Business Management office. The IPO directorate is comprised of 90 staff and budget authority of $25M. The IPO organization is responsible for annually developing and executing over 450 high impact partnership agreements with funding totaling $180M to $200M.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
+ Develop and execute a partnership strategy that drives high impact external engagements, advances and integrates key elements of NREL’s Innovation Partnership Outreach directorate and supports NREL’s Science and Technology strategy.
+ Advance institutional-level partnerships tied to NREL’s laboratory strategy through the US and globe.
+ Serve as a primary point of contact with Department of Energy (DOE) officials responsible for oversight of NREL’s partnership and technology commercialization programs.
+ Serve as a member of NREL’s leadership team, providing insight and input to key Laboratory decisions and working closely with Associated Laboratory Directors and Laboratory Program Managers to understand their directions and enhance alignment with activities for enhanced impact whilst overseeing excellent performance and identifying, evaluating and mitigating institutional risk.
+ Earns respect of the senior management team and board members, executives, technical research, and general staff across organizational boundaries both inside and outside the Laboratory; promotes ideas persuasively; builds networks of colleagues; shapes others’ opinions; and overcomes resistance to new ideas.
+ Defines needed changes in the organization structure or underlying cultural norms. Plans implementation of changes, anticipating resistance as a normal reaction. Acts as a sponsor of change.
+ Evaluates and advises on the impact of planning, introduction of new programs/strategies and regulatory action.
+ Oversee all IPO directorate elements, including budget, investment strategies including, succession planning, workforce development, administrative and communication support, planning, and reporting.
+ Supervise NREL’s Technology Transfer Director, who leads a team responsible for NREL’s IP management and commercialization efforts including patenting, licensing, technology maturation and sharing.
+ Supervise NREL’s Innovation Center Director who leads a team responsible for entrepreneurial and incubation programs such as Energy I-Corps and NREL’s Industry Growth Forum.
+ Supervise NREL’s Strategic Partnership Office Director who leads a team responsible for expanding NREL’s mission impact through partners.
+ Supervise NREL’s Business Management Office Director in its mission to lead and manage IPO operations and relevant lab-wide processes that advance mission impact and directorate performance.
+ Ensures the appropriate selection and development of personnel to maintain a creative environment and the optimum utilization of staff.
+ Serves as the primary technical interface for the Commercialization and Deployment Committee of the Alliance Board of Directors.
+ Manages NREL’s highly productive Agreements for Commercializing Technology program and balances the needs of NREL partners and the Alliance for Sustainable Energy.
+ Provides programmatic oversight for the Alliance’s Privately Funded Technology Transfer program.
.
Basic Qualifications
Relevant PhD and 15 years or more of experience. Relevant Master's Degree and 18 years of experience. Or, relevant Bachelor's Degree and 20 years of experience. Previous management and budget administration experience required. Program strategy, development and implementation experience required. Demonstrated breadth and depth of expertise required to create aligned strategies and set direction with command of advanced industry knowledge, and business situation versatility is also required.
* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
Additional Required Qualifications
+ Comprehensive skill in leadership and organization.
+ Exceptional capacity for managing and leading people; ability to connect with staff both on an individual level and in large groups; capacity to enforce accountability and cultivate entrepreneurship.
+ Demonstrated ability to negotiate complex partnership agreements that provide impact to NREL and partners while being compliant with all DOE and laboratory requirements.
+ Strong interpersonal skills in developing and maintaining effective relationships.
+ Comprehensive oral and written communications skills are essential.
+ Critical skill capabilities in decision-making and innovative problem-solving required, as well as comprehensive leadership skills.
+ Considerable skill in interpreting and articulating Laboratory policies and procedures.
+ Demonstrated ability in strategic planning; the ability to establish and communicate goals and objectives; and to develop impactful partnerships and strategies within the context of a mission-oriented organization.
+ This position requires an onsite hybrid work arrangement and remote applicants will not be considered.
+ Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance and SCI access. SCI access may require a polygraph examination. _Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See_ _DOE O 472.2A_ _for additional information_
Preferred Qualifications
+ Familiarity with DOE National Laboratories and associated science and technology.
+ Ability to generate ideas and initiatives that capitalize on various internal and potential partnership strengths to drive substantive additional benefit to NREL.
+ Demonstrated ability to manage resources, processes, information, training, metrics, tools, and systems that support organization-wide partnership development and technology commercialization activities.
+ Ability to manage technology commercialization programs that include the identification, protection and licensing of laboratory intellectual property assets.
+ Ability to manage innovation programs that bring economically viable innovations to market by connecting world-class researchers and facilities with networks of startups, investors, foundations, and industry partners.
+ Demonstrated ability to work effectively with many groups, such as the private sector, entrepreneurs, scientific leaders, Department of Energy, general public, community leaders and government officials.
+ Must be self-motivated and self-directed with excellent communication and management skills.
+ Ability to resolve issues quickly and make decisions that meet NREL’s objectives in a collaborative culture.
+ Have working knowledge of state-of-the-art technology and the ability to apply it to administrative functions.
.
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: Associate Lab Director / Annual Salary Range: $237,600 - $427,700
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
Badging Requirement
NREL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation.
Drug Free Workplace
NREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.
If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.
Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
.
EEO Policy
NREL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
EEO is the Law (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_English_unformattedESQA508c.pdf) | Reasonable Accommodations (http://www.nrel.gov/careers/employment-policies.html)
E -Verify www.dhs.gov/E-Verify For information about right to work, click here (http://www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/crt/legacy/2013/08/13/FinalOSCPosterEN08_01_2013.pdf) for English or here (http://www.justice.gov/crt/file/813271/download) for Spanish.
E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is a leader in the U.S. Department of Energy’s effort to secure an environmentally and economically sustainable energy future. With locations in Golden and Boulder, Colorado, and a satellite office in Washington, D.C., NREL is the primary laboratory for research, development, and deployment of renewable energy technologies in the United States.
NREL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All candidates must be authorized to access the facility per DOE rules and guidance within a reasonable time frame for the specified position in order to be considered for an interview and for hiring. DOE rules for site access during the interview process depend on whether the candidate is interviewed on-site, off-site, or via telephone or videoconference. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation. Additionally, DOE contractor employees are prohibited from participating in certain Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs (FGTRPs). If a candidate is currently participating in an FGTRP, they will be required to disclose their participation after receiving an offer of employment and may be required to disengage from participation in the FGTRP prior to commencing employment. Any offer of employment is conditional on the ability to obtain work authorization and to be granted access to NREL by the Department of Energy (DOE).
Drug Free Workplace
NREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.
If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.
Please review the information on our Hiring Process (https://www.nrel.gov/careers/hiring-process.html) website before you create an account and apply for a job. We also hope you will learn more about NREL (https://www.nrel.gov/about/) , visit our Careers site (https://www.nrel.gov/careers/) , and continue to search for job opportunities (https://nrel.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NREL) at the lab.
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