DOE Alumni Network Future of DOE Initiative Lead

Environmental Protection Network•Washington, DC

1d•Remote

About The Position

The U.S. Department of Energy Alumni Network seeks to foster a collaborative community that champions a transformational science and technology agenda for the United States by facilitating non-partisan policy engagement, preserving and sharing institutional knowledge, and supporting career development and networking opportunities for its members. The Network, which is housed within the Environmental Protection Network, seeks to: Foster an Alumni Community: Grow a strong and connected alumni community, foster career growth and professional development, and maximize the impact of the community. Support DOE’s Mission Space: Support priorities, programs, and people within the DOE mission space and provide guidance on DOE capabilities, rules, and processes to affiliated stakeholders. Envision the Future of DOE: Play a central role in the ideation and actualization of the modernization of the Department. The DOE Alumni Network team will be administratively housed at the Environmental Protection Network (EPN). EPN will oversee both payroll and benefits administration for this role. Reporting to the DOE Alumni Network Executive Director, Jocelyn Brown-Saracino, and working closely with the Network’s Policy Strategy Lead, Paul Donohoo-Vallett, the Future of DOE Initiative Lead will lead the DOE Alumni Network’s multi-year Envisioning the Future of DOE effort. This is a position for a person with experience with a deep background in energy policy, a keen understanding of energy innovation needs, experience developing and publishing large strategic analyses, and extensive experience leading multi-stakeholder processes. The Envisioning the Future of DOE initiative is an effort to establish a non-partisan research and policy agenda for the Department to enable it to be more effective at achieving its mission. The initiative will work to develop a comprehensive set of development of R&D and policy recommendations; identification of operational improvements and associated implementation strategies; and hiring/personnel strategies and policy recommendations. The multi-year effort will result in: Future of DOE reports, intended to serve as a resource for DOE leadership, that articulates: DOE-wide, office-by-office recommendations for priorities, funding, and implementation; and Cross-cutting recommendations for DOE operations and organization. Summary policy and funding priority papers meant for Congress and key stakeholders. A set of personnel staffing, hiring mechanisms, and policy recommendations that enable DOE to maintain institutional expertise, expand staffing expeditiously, and address newer and longer-standing vulnerabilities to employee hiring and retention.

Requirements

Must have worked at the Department of Energy (either as a fellow, contractor, or federal employee) for at least two years, with additional experience preferred
Preference for a candidate with 7 or more years of experience working on issues relating to domestic energy policy and energy innovation needs
Preference for a candidate with at least 5 years of experience leading teams
Demonstrated experience developing and publishing large strategic analyses
Experience leading multi-stakeholder processes
Experience developing and leading complex processes and projects
Ideal candidate will already be engaged with the DOE Alumni Network, demonstrating commitment to its efforts and familiarity with its work
Exceptional organizational and execution skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging diverse audiences
Strategic thinking, and the ability to synthesize across multiple threads to articulate a clear vision
Proven ability to build and motivate volunteer teams
Demonstrated commitment to community and viewpoint inclusivity
Excellent facilitation skills
Curious, and willing to dig into new topics
Demonstrated commitment to the DOE community, with a broad network of DOE connections
Must be a network-builder and people-person, who enjoys connecting people, forming new relationships and partnerships

Responsibilities

Oversee the Envisioning the Future of DOE initiative
Establish a multi-year plan for initiative execution which includes engagement and leadership from the DOE alumni community, input from stakeholders, rigorous review, publication, and dissemination
Stand up a group of volunteers to engage in and help guide the effort.
Coordinate the development of initial 2026 white papers, working closely with alumni volunteer leads
Establish standard processes and templates for white papers, and an overarching structure, framework, and template for the DOE-wide effort
Identify future energy scenarios to guide the document development and process by which priorities will be established
Recruit alumni authors and coordinate teams of office-specific and cross-cutting topic focused alumni writers and reviewers
Lead a series of “big idea” round tables aimed at generating ideation for the effort
Lead the development, socialization, and review of the Future of DOE report and associated end-products, including summaries
Develop and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders and end users
Engage with media and other interested parties on the outcome of the effort
Serve on DOE Alumni Network Leadership Team
Contribute to the formation, growth, and management of the Network
Engagement in Network leadership activities, including engagement with the Advisory Board.
Develop, track and maintain data and metrics on the impacts of program area.
Serve as primary liaison and partner to organizations seeking to create plans for the future of government
Build awareness of, partnerships with, and coordinate with relevant organizations
Lead efforts to integrate alumni into relevant efforts
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive market-based salary
Annual tenure bonus (determined annually, where funds are available)
Performance-based bonuses where applicable.
401K Retirement Plan, 4% company match.
90% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance, 50% employer-paid family.
100% employer-paid life (50K), opportunity to purchase additional life coverage is available for employee and spouse.
100% employer-paid short and long-term disability insurance.
Access to employee-paid FSA, HSA, and commuter benefits.
Up to 6 weeks of paid leave upon the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Up to $500/year for professional development-related expenses.
Ongoing access to internal professional development training.
$150 monthly cell phone plan and home internet reimbursement.
Up to $2,000/year for the purchase of phones, computers, headsets, software, or other equipment used consistently to carry out staff responsibilities.
Applicable travel expenses will be reimbursed, including travel time outside of your local area.