Job Information
National Renewable Energy Laboratory Energy Security and ARIES Communications Team Lead – Project Manager III in Golden, Colorado
Posting Title
Energy Security and ARIES Communications Team Lead – Project Manager III
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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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Job Description
NREL’s Communications Office has an opening in the Energy Security and Systems Section for an experienced communications project manager who will lead the Energy Security and ARIES portfolio.
In this role, you will be accountable for leading the Energy Security and ARIES communications portfolio by motivating and guiding delivery of five-star customer service through establishing relationships and trust with senior-level clients at NREL and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This position serves as the primary communications point of contact for Energy Security and Resilience, Cybersecurity and ARIES leadership and staff at NREL and the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER). This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.
This position may be a great match if:
You are flexible, adaptable, and thrive in fast-paced, ever-changing environments.
You enjoy planning for the long-term, while producing near-term results—consulting with clients on big-picture goals and shifting solutions as needed.
You consider yourself a continuous learner, always eager to explore new technologies and techniques for improving outcomes.
You delight in dissecting complex and often technical information and making it adaptable to multiple audiences.
You have extraordinary people skills and are known for devising creative solutions and maintaining diplomacy and professionalism during times of stress.
You inspire stellar work through exemplary attention to detail and quality, knowledge of traditional and digital communication standards and best practices.
You have a passion for problem-solving.
You enjoy coaching others to accomplish client goals and help build effective collaboration.
You are an expert at tracking ad hoc client requests back to an established plan, system, or process.
Successful candidates will be able to manage multiple projects concurrently with minimal supervision—to help unify projects across contributors and measure overall results against established goals. We’re looking for a self-motivated leader with remarkable organizational skills who is comfortable with quick-turn requests, and has experience with strategic communications planning and execution.
Your success will depend on your adaptability, flexibility, and willingness to learn; ability to inspire and lead through influence; can-do attitude and collaborative work style; and the ability to react positively to rapidly changing circumstances.
Job functions include:
Serve as the primary NREL communications contact for the Energy Security and Resilience, Cybersecurity and ARIES communications portfolios, DOE program managers, NREL center directors, CESER lab program manager, plus other labs and partners.
Work with line manager to support ARIES Project Lead as part of the Energy Security and ARIES communications portfolio.
Build deep knowledge of, and influence with, key clients; maintain and grow trusting relationships through regular meetings and reporting and proactive communications project oversight.
Plan, develop, and manage multiple strategic communications projects simultaneously. Ensure robust agreements, establish resources, and track budgets, timelines, and deliverables. Take a hands-on approach to ensure that deliverables meet objectives in line with agreements.
Lead communications colleagues in NREL’s matrix management environment (employees work across functions and project lines) to achieve client goals. This includes staff tasked with account or project leadership and coordination, writing, editing, digital content creation, plus department web, design, and multimedia specialists.
Distribute portfolio work across staff and review work for completeness and quality. Provide feedback and project/task-specific coaching.
In partnership with line manager, identify and assign critical resources for projects and individual tasks, and help ensure resource availability to complete deliverables.
Provide expertise on communication principles and strategically aligning content (e.g., articles, fact sheets, graphics, newsletters, presentations, publications, web content, webinars, and videos).
Support line manager by training new staff on client relationships and projects, best practices, processes, and technologies.
Manage project and client budgets by assigning tasks and monitoring spending.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of renewable energy or energy efficiency technologies, and/or other technical subject matter.
Familiarity with existing NREL or DOE programs.
Experience working with one or more DOE/EERE technology offices and managing/contributing to Annual Operating Plans.
Experience managing annual budgets of $1 million or more.
Experience translating complex subject matter for general audiences.
Previous science-, energy-sector, government-, or research-related communications experience.
Experience working in a communication/public relations/advertising agency or similar corporate/organization department.
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Basic Qualifications
Relevant PhD or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Master's Degree and 3 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Bachelor's Degree and 5 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Advanced understanding and application of project management principles, concepts, practices and standards. Advanced knowledge of technical field and related disciplines. Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts. Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution, teaming and communication skills.
* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
Additional Required Qualifications
Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE (L or 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.
Exceptional project management skills and experience including problem solving; attention to detail, quality, and deadlines; and adhering to budgets and review schedules
Demonstrated success in implementing a range of traditional and digital communications.
Demonstrated success handling ad hoc and quick-turnaround client requests.
Strong client relations and presentation skills.
Experience managing deadline-oriented projects, such as multi-channel communications campaigns.
Quality- and customer service-oriented mindset.
A can-do attitude and collaborative work style, with the ability to react positively to rapidly changing circumstances.
Preferred Qualifications
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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: Project Manager III / Annual Salary Range: $79,600 - $143,300
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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.
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