Responsibilities

*** This position is for potential upcoming opportunities*** The Utility Energy Subject Matter Expert (SME) will conduct negotiations between the military and energy utility companies across the United States, including drafting contracts for power purchase agreements with vertically integrated or retail choice markets to obtain Carbon Free Electricity (CFE) for military installations. The successful candidate will act on behalf of the government to procure 100% CFE for installations to meet the requirements of Executive Order (EO) 14057, “Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs through Federal Sustainability.” You will also interface with DoD and interagency working groups and personnel on behalf of the DoD to assist in meeting the government-wide goals of EO 14057. 

At Noblis, professionals in project management are responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing non-technical projects to ensure they are completed on time, within budget, and according to scope and quality requirements. You will utilize your expertise in project management methodologies, tools, and techniques to coordinate resources, manage risks, and achieve project objectives. Typical responsibilities include defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables, developing project plans, schedules, and budgets, and allocating resources, such as personnel, equipment, and materials, to tasks and activities. Project management roles also involve monitoring project progress, tracking milestones and deadlines, and managing changes and issues that may arise during project execution. Additionally, professionals may facilitate communication and collaboration among project team members, stakeholders, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency throughout the project lifecycle. Your expertise in areas such as stakeholder management, risk assessment, and conflict resolution enables organizations to deliver projects successfully, meet client expectations, and drive business outcomes.

You solve a variety of structured problems by applying professional standards and Noblis concepts and methodologies. You have deep knowledge of a particular area and a general awareness of other areas. Working independently with general instruction, you apply intermediate skills to deliver high quality work products and services to support projects. You are responsible for planning and managing project deliverables and engaging in open-minded interactions with clients and coworkers to deliver results. You are also responsible for expanding your capabilities in your current work and leveraging opportunities to grow through interactions across the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a related field and 3 years' experience (or a Master's and 1 years' experience)
• Experience in drafting and negotiating contracts between the government and energy utilities, with experience in negotiating power purchase agreements 
• Knowledge of government contracting requirements and procedures 
• Ability to handle multiple contracting opportunities at once with different utilities 

Desired Qualifications

• Understand the requirements of EO 14057 and the timelines involved for the government 
• 8 years of experience in DoD installation power procurement activities or with large utilities 
• Role will support a hybrid work flexibility; Recommend candidate be in commuting location within the DMV area

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us

Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

Salary Range Explanation

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Salary at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, and clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is provided within the posting and are based on full time status. Part time staff receive a prorated salary based on regularly scheduled hours. The estimated minimum and maximum displayed represents the broadest range for this position (inclusive of high geographic and high clearance requirements), and is just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package for employees.

Posted Salary Range

Equal Employment Opportunity

Noblis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race (as well as because of or on the basis of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Noblis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Noblis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact employee-relations@noblis.org.