Description

 Boston Government Services is seeking a Solar Manufacturing Technical Advisor to support the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Solar Energy Technology Office (SETO) in Washington, DC.

Boston Government Services (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!

BGS is seeking an experienced and customer-orientated scientist or engineer with experience in the clean-tech industry at the startup and/or high-volume manufacturing level to serve as a technical advisor for the Solar Energy Technology Office’s (SETO) Manufacturing and Competitiveness Team. Strong preference for a candidate with a silicon PV background. The Manufacturing and Competitiveness Team supports entrepreneurs and companies in developing and commercializing new solar technologies that can grow and diversify the U.S. solar industry, increase U.S. competitiveness in solar energy manufacturing, and advance progress toward the carbon-free power sector by 2035. The selected candidate will interface with SETO staff, U.S. industry, and R&D organizations, including national labs and academia, to help companies with promising solar technologies survive the funding gaps that often emerge in the development cycle of new technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a technical advisor (seniority and responsibilities based on experience):
  • To SETO’s leadership to advance the Office’s mission and programs relevant to supporting a strong U.S. solar manufacturing sector and supply chain.
  • In the development, execution, and management of new funding programs that provide funding to innovative teams seeking to advance their solutions from an early stage to manufacturing at scale.
  • For strategic planning and SETO participation in cross-cutting activities involving other programs in EERE, the Department of Energy (DOE), and the Federal Government.
• Prepare scientific/technical material for and participate in stakeholder engagement forums such as conferences, symposiums and technical interchange meetings that may include government representatives, academia, and industry partners.
• Contribute to the strategic planning, research idea formulation/execution, cost/benefits analyses, technical progress assessments and technology transfer efforts.
• Assist in reviews of application materials, provide thoughtful comments and complete pre-screening of related documents on behalf of the government customer to support current and future competitive solicitations.
• Assist the government team with the synthesis of information flow from Federal Contract Managers and Industry Partnerships, support decision-making, and ensure execution of directives at Federal offices, National Laboratories, and industry partnership organizations.
• Conduct research and prepare technical briefings, white papers, or related deliverables as assigned.  

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in physical science or engineering discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in the public and/or private sectors to advance clean energy technologies.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience working in the public and/or private sectors to de-risk new technologies, bring prototypes to a pre-commercial stage, transfer technologies to high-volume manufacturing, and/or retire business or market risks to spur follow-on private investments and job creation.
• Advanced knowledge of a physical science or engineering topic area relevant to the manufacturing of clean-tech products or solar power technologies and/or commercializing solar power technologies.
• Hands-on expertise in one of the following key c-Si photovoltaic supply chain segments highly desirable: Si metal, poly silicon, ingot/wafer, cells.
• Solid background in total quality management (TQM), theory of constraints (TOC), and six sigma methodologies.
• Ability to support the management of a dynamic portfolio of many projects/programs ensuring all major priority items are accomplished on time and according to plan.
• Knowledge of workforce needs of the solar industry and workforce development programs, strategies, and tools to support the development of a diverse and skilled solar workforce.
• Ability to perform both as an individual contributor as well as a member of the diverse SETO team. 
• Authorized to work in the United States with no restrictions, U.S. Citizen, or Permanent US Resident.
• Successful drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong analytical capabilities.
• Demonstrated innovation skills.
• Demonstrated project management skills—familiarity with critical chain project management (CCPM) preferred.
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.

Location/Work Arrangement:

• This position is a Hybrid work arrangement, with a preference for the employee to be located in the Washington, DC Metro area for commuting onsite.

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.

EEO:

Boston Government Services, LLC 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.