Energy Water Resilience Support Specialist

Boston Government Services, LLC. (BGS) is seeking an Energy Water Resilience Support Specialist to support our clients Scientific, Engineering, and Technical Support (SETS) in Golden, CO or Washington, D.C.

BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of engineering and technical activities. We work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our experience and capabilities to provide mission-driven solutions tuned to our client's mission needs and strategic direction.

We are passionate about our culture! At BGS, we hire people who will bring their whole self to work each day because we value operating with openness and inclusivity, welcoming and respecting all. BGS cares for each employees' well-being by offering a comprehensive benefit package and providing a culture of exciting work, excellence, and fun.

If you align with BGS' company values and culture, we would love for you to explore opportunities to join our growing team by checking out the job description below!

This position will help directly support an emerging research portfolio on energy-water nexus and resilience at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Water-Power Technologies Office (WPTO). The nascent Energy-Water Resilience portfolio seeks to fund research, development and demonstration of new technologies and solutions that are at the intersection of energy systems and water systems with the goals of enhancing reliability, resilience, and integration. Research efforts under this portfolio include innovations in energy-efficient water/wastewater treatment technologies, integrated energy-water systems models designed for decision-making, and community engagement and adoption.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a subject matter expert in the candidate's field of study.
• Support broad efforts to create a portfolio seeking to increase resilient energy-water systems.
• Organize and participate in internal and external strategic discussions to inform program activities, strategy, and future year planning.
• Network and build connections between WPTO's Energy-Water Resilience portfolio and other initiatives.
• Incorporate stakeholder feedback to inform program and project design and to ensure federal research investments align with stakeholder needs.
• Support intra- and interagency coordination of WPTO's role in the energy water nexus.
• Manage Research and Development (R&D) projects and other initiatives related to integrated energy and water systems. Provide recommendations to the federal team lead on technical performance, costs, and schedule required to meet project goals and objectives. Identify and communicate potential issues to the federal team lead and work toward resolutions.
• Lead periodic update calls with funding recipients and, when appropriate, perform site visits.
• Represent WPTO by participating in conferences, workshops, site visits, and external meetings.
• Support in preparing briefing materials and presentations, papers, reports, and responses to inquiries for both internal and external distribution.
• Support WPTO leadership in budget formulation, including drafting or providing input to the Congressional Budget Justification and planning future budget development.

Qualifications:

• Master's or Ph.D. in environmental science, energy systems, water resource management, environmental engineering or related fields.
• Research experience in water resources, energy resources, or systems engineering.
• Prior project management experience.
• Proven success collaboratively working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to present complex information to a diverse audience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Preferred Skills:

• Basic understanding of energy systems and the clean energy transition.
• Familiarity with energy and water policy or an interest in science policy.
• Familiarity with the U.S. Department of Energy National Lab System.
• Previous experience in stakeholder engagement.
• Experience collaborating with local, state, and/or federal agencies.
• Experience designing and building new programs, initiatives, and/or strategies.
• Experience with technology innovation, irrigation water systems, industrial wastewater, sustainability, and/or one water concepts.
• Ability to monitor government-funded technology R&D, modeling, analysis, and technical assistance projects.

Location/Work Arrangement:

Benefits:

BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability.

Starting compensation for this role typically salary ranges between $110,000 and $145,000 annually is commensurate with experience relative to the position and may vary based on candidate geographical location.

EEO:

BGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Exclusive Agreement Disclaimer:

BGS has standing contracts with federal agencies throughout the United States. We require an affirmative exclusive agreement to represent all candidates to our clients. By submitting this application, you are consenting to allow BGS to represent you as a candidate for the role in which you are applying.