Technical and Strategic SME - NLR Marine Energy Program

Work Where it Matters

Akima Infrastructure Services (AIS), an Akima company, is not just another staffing contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AIS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AIS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AIS supports vital missions with the most in-demand and specialized skill sets in the world.

As an AIS employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

AIS is looking for a Technical and Strategic Subject Matter Expert to work in Golden, CO.  To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

• This position will provide specialized technical and strategic expertise to the NLR Water Power Program staff in implementing DOE H2O-sponsored projects focused on improved performance, lower costs, and reduced environmental impacts for marine energy technologies. This position will provide strategic technical services to NLR Water Power projects. Specifically, the position will provide strategic advisement for NLR’s licensing and regulatory for marine energy, support for marine energy commercialization projects, support for H2O’s implementation of the Tidal FOA awards, and general marine energy portfolio advisement, as requested.

Marine Energy Licensing and Regulatory Strategic Advisement

• The selected applicant shall apply strategic and technical knowledge and skills necessary for the development and implementation of NLR’s marine energy licensing and regulatory portfolio, which can include review of presentation materials and toolkits, as well as conduct industry discussions, and review published materials, among other duties as assigned.

Tidal Energy Advancement Industry Support

• The employee shall provide strategic and technical advice to NLR researchers as part of DE-FOA-0002845, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Section 41006(a)(2): U.S. Tidal Energy Advancement, specifically on the siting, engagement, and regulatory processes associated with advancing awardees, among other duties as assigned.

General Marine Energy Strategic and Technical Support

• The employee shall perform other strategic and technical advisory tasks for the NLR marine energy subprogram.

• Expert knowledge of marine hydrokinetic permitting processes and regulatory bodies.
• Proven engagement for the betterment of remote, island, and coastal communities, preferably around technology adoption.
• Deep understanding of the interactions between energy systems and coastal ecosystems, related challenges and engineering problem solving and investigation techniques.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management experience.
• Experience collaborating with the Department of Energy, other National laboratories, Universities, and other governmental agencies that work in Ocean Economy sectors (e.g. DoD, Naval Research labs, etc.).
• Familiarity with marine regulations for instrumentation and ocean energy. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional experience in community support and engagement.
• Project management and budget adherence experience.
• Excellent time management skills with demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects.
• Excellent writing, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Presentation and publishing of scientific and engineering work at international conferences and primarily through journal publications.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a large dynamic team environment with evolving requirements and schedules.
• Practical knowledge of procedures and techniques for inventive problem solving and innovation.
• Experience with customer relations to understand needs and develop value-added solutions.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement and outreach to local, state, and federal agencies.