Supply Chain Researcher and Analyst

Posting TitleSupply Chain Researcher and Analyst

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LocationCO - Golden

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Position TypeRegular

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Hours Per Week40

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Working at NRELThe 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.

Join a team of world-class scientists, engineers, and visionaries dedicated to shaping the world’s energy future through cutting-edge research and innovation. From our vision to our NREL community, we are unique in the research community. We are focused on impact. From our work in basic sciences to systems engineering, analysis, demonstration, and deployment, we are focused on solving market-relevant problems that result in advanced, secure, reliable, and affordable energy systems. We are trusted clean energy leaders, developing cost-saving solutions that make U.S. industries more competitive, and support job creation and economic growth across rural and urban communities.

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Job Description

NREL’s Energy Security and Resilience (ESR) Center is seeking applicants with experience and technical knowledge in supply chains research, particularly as it relates to renewable energy technologies. The role will be responsible for analyzing market trends including production, shipping, projected demand, and other data, as well as producing written products, presenting results to audiences with disparate backgrounds, and proposing new topics to aid in understanding renewable energy and supply chain developments. The successful candidate is not expected to be an expert in all subject areas but should possess some experience with energy topics and supply chains.

The chosen applicant will help develop supply chain studies that leverage NREL expertise in energy technology developments to support a variety of interested parties, including federal government partners.

This position reports to the Strategic Energy Security (SES) Group Manager in the ESR Center and can accommodate a hybrid work arrangement. Fully remote can be considered, but the preference is to have someone onsite for a hybrid work arrangement.

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Basic QualificationsThis role can be hired at a level IV or level V.

Researcher IV:
Relevant PhD and 4 or more years of experience . Or, relevant Master's Degree and 7 or more years of experience . Or, relevant Bachelor's Degree and 9 or more years of experience . Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field. Excellent leadership, communication, problem solving and project management skills. Ability to use various computer software programs.

Researcher V:
Relevant PhD and 9 or more years of experience . Or, relevant Master's Degree and 12 or more years of experience . Or, relevant Bachelor's Degree and 14 or more years of experience . Applies advanced scientific technical principles, theories and concepts. Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts. Considered a national subject matter expert. Demonstrates leadership in a number of areas, including all team, task and/or project lead responsibilities. Demonstrated management of complex and/or impactful projects. Excellent technical writing, interpersonal and communication skills.

* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE (L or Q) security clearance and SCI. 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.

• Experience researching supply chains or renewable energy markets.
• Excellent analytic, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proven problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with sponsors and officials from other government agencies.
• Interest in renewable energy technologies – sometimes referred to as future energy technologies or advanced energy technologies – and applications with a focus on identifying global trends and developments impacting U.S. national security.
• Willingness to acquire new knowledge and learn new skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and collaborate with a diverse set of colleagues, NREL SMEs, and external collaborators.
• Prior experience with or knowledge related to energy efficiency and renewable energy, such as future scenarios, supply chain, international technology developments, etc.
• Experience working with the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DoD), or other government agencies.
• Experience conducting analyses that bridge unclassified and classified workflows.
• Preference will be given to candidates with technical depth in technologies within NREL’s mission space.

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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: Researcher V / Annual Salary Range: $117,200 - $211,000

Job Profile: Researcher IV / Annual Salary Range: $97,800 - $176,000

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 SummaryBenefits 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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