Electricity Infrastructure Market Sector Director

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Cybersecurity, Effective communication skills, High performance computing- HPC, Infrastructure as code, Operations, Planning and organization

Job Description

PNNL is seeking an Electricity Infrastructure Market Sector Director to provide strategic leadership to PNNL’s $100M portfolio of research supporting the Department of Energy’s (DOE) grid modernization priorities. The Market Sector Director will develop and execute PNNL’s grid modernization strategy with PNNL staff and strategic partners. This exciting position will have the opportunity to integrate PNNL leading-edge capabilities in power system engineering, data analytics, high performance computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and energy storage to address our countries most important energy challenges. The Director will build off DOE’s strategic investments at PNNL, including the Electricity Infrastructure Operations Center and the Grid Storage Launchpad, to deliver national impact. The Director will represent PNNL efforts with high-level government sponsors, industry executives and other strategic collaborators.

The Electricity Infrastructure Market Sector Director’s primary responsibility is to ensure that PNNL’s electricity infrastructure strategy and research is advancing the Department of Energy’s priorities to deliver a reliable, resilient, secure and decarbonized U.S. electric grid and energy system. PNNL also has a long history of working in partnership with U.S. electric utilities and vendors to solve important and complex energy system challenges. The next Director will continue to build strong industry partnerships to ensure PNNL research advances are deployed to U.S utilities and grid operators. This position requires travel to meet sponsors, participate in conferences, and engage with a variety of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that PNNL research efforts meet the expectations of DOE’s Office of Electricity, CESER and GDO and deliver impact to the nation.
• Develop, implement and communicate PNNL’s grid strategy and Decarbonized Energy System Laboratory Objective in collaboration with management and technical staff.
• Work collaboratively with PNNL technical leaders and line management to build distinctive and impactful research capabilities that support DOE missions.
• Build strong partnerships and collaborations with key stakeholders (utilities, universities, vendors, regional stakeholders).
• Build and sustain collaborations with other national laboratories.
• Communicate funding opportunities and sponsor expectations broadly to staff and internal colleagues.
• Establish an effective healthy team that supports DOE sponsors.
• Track and manage overhead and DOE funding budgets to meet yearly expectations.
• Work as an effective team member with all EED senior management and technical staff.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA and 15 years of experience -OR-
• MS/MA or higher and 13 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s or Ph.D. in relevant field such as electrical engineering, systems engineering, energy policy.

• 10+ years of experience working in or closely with the electricity sector (e.g. electric utilities, energy project developers, regulatory entities, research organizations).

• Technical understanding of electric grid operations, planning, emerging grid modernization technologies, and energy system modeling challenges.

• Demonstrated experience interacting with senior-level leaders with relevant DOE energy program offices, including Electricity, Grid Deployment, Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response, as well as electric utility industry and regulatory, and other grid-related stakeholders.

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with other national laboratories.

• Successful track record of leading complex projects with budgeting, planning, and control of cost, schedules, and deliverables.

• Highly collaborative approach to problem-solving and the ability to work well with inter-disciplinary teams.

Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment

Not Applicable.

Additional Information

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.

Requirements:

• S. Citizenship.
• Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B.
• Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the candidate selected is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP).

Note: Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.S. Department of Energy until non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for 12 months can be demonstrated.

Testing Designated Position

This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing for illegal drugs, including marijuana, consistent with the Controlled Substances Act and the PNNL Workplace Substance Abuse Program.

About PNNL

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!

At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3-hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.

Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity

Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov.