Environmental Research Support Specialist

at  Boston Government Services LLC

Boston Government Services, LLC. (BGS) is seeking an Environmental Research Support Specialist to support our client Wind Energy Technologies Office (WETO) in Washington, DC and Golden, CO.
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 employee’s well-being by offering a comprehensive benefit package and providing a culture of exciting work, excellence, and fun.
If you align 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 support the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), WETO management of its environmental research portfolio as it relates to offshore wind. The candidate will be part of the WETO offshore wind team primarily supporting the principal technology manager for offshore wind environmental research. They will provide project management support and will help develop and implement new programming to advance underpinning strategic initiatives in pursuit of WETO objectives. The successful candidate will have expertise in marine biology and/or ocean ecology and would preferably have familiarity with offshore wind energy development. We are seeking a motivated and organized self-starter who is capable of multitasking with minimal direction or oversight. The position requires technical expertise, professional and proficient communication, diplomacy, and a mind for collaboration and continued learning.

Responsibilities:

• Advise on the technical scopes of Notice of Funding Opportunities in priority environmental offshore wind topics for competitively awarded research and development projects.
• Support the management of environmental Research and Development (R&D) projects, including those projects led by DOE’s National Laboratories, according to EERE guidelines, including but not limited to providing technical guidance, evaluating project plans, and reviewing reports and other materials for publication.
• Provide expertise on marine environmental issues, including marine mammal interaction concerning related to offshore wind energy.
• Support the ongoing development and implementation of interoffice and interagency initiatives aimed at overcoming environmental challenges to offshore wind deployment, through strategy development as well as facilitation of collaborative working groups and associated projects.
• Advise on offshore wind energy technology environmental R&D needs, including identifying research, development, demonstration, and deployment priorities.
• Support the Offshore Wind Lead and other WETO leadership on a range of activities, from helping coordinate external engagement, preparation of external remarks and presentations, preparation of memos and internal briefings, and more.
• Assist in the coordination of offices across DOE to ensure tight coordination on environmental research related to offshore wind.
• Assist in the coordination of agencies across the federal government and state agencies to ensure alignment of portfolios and tight coordination on policies and planning.
• Prepare presentations for internal and external briefings and conferences.
• Other duties as assigned. The candidate will be expected to be flexible and will likely be asked to work on a range of activities and topics in their time with WETO.

Requirements:

• Advanced science degree in marine sciences, marine biology, aquatic ecology, oceanography, or a relevant field.
• Knowledge of marine species and habitats.
• Professional attitude.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Self-starter, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a highly dynamic collaborative team.
• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple long- and short-term projects and competing priorities.
• Professional attitude and proficient communicator that can effectively convey highly technical content to people with less familiarity in the field.

Preferred Requirements:

• Expert familiarity with offshore wind development and experience working to develop strategic initiatives to further offshore wind development.
• Strong familiarity with DOE offshore wind programs and initiatives.
• Experience working with DOE or another federal funding agency on R&D related activities.
• Experience working within DOE EERE.

• Advise on the technical scopes of Notice of Funding Opportunities in priority environmental offshore wind topics for competitively awarded research and development projects.
• Support the management of environmental Research and Development (R&D) projects, including those projects led by DOE’s National Laboratories, according to EERE guidelines, including but not limited to providing technical guidance, evaluating project plans, and reviewing reports and other materials for publication.
• Provide expertise on marine environmental issues, including marine mammal interaction concerning related to offshore wind energy.
• Support the ongoing development and implementation of interoffice and interagency initiatives aimed at overcoming environmental challenges to offshore wind deployment, through strategy development as well as facilitation of collaborative working groups and associated projects.
• Advise on offshore wind energy technology environmental R&D needs, including identifying research, development, demonstration, and deployment priorities.
• Support the Offshore Wind Lead and other WETO leadership on a range of activities, from helping coordinate external engagement, preparation of external remarks and presentations, preparation of memos and internal briefings, and more.
• Assist in the coordination of offices across DOE to ensure tight coordination on environmental research related to offshore wind.
• Assist in the coordination of agencies across the federal government and state agencies to ensure alignment of portfolios and tight coordination on policies and planning.
• Prepare presentations for internal and external briefings and conferences.
• Other duties as assigned. The candidate will be expected to be flexible and will likely be asked to work on a range of activities and topics in their time with WETO