The Decision and Infrastructure Sciences (DIS) Division researches, designs, and delivers scientific tools and methodologies to inform decision-making regarding the most challenging security, risk, and resilience problems. To support our research mission, DIS is seeking an energy economics group leader to support our portfolio of economic modeling and analysis activities, with a focus on critical materials, supply chains, and manufacturing associated with energy sector industrial base technologies. The Lead will spearhead research, analysis, and model development to aid decision-making around topics related to improving the domestic and global resilience of supply chains for energy technologies vital to the U.S. economy. This work includes designing, implementing, and managing research activities; documenting findings via presentations, program reports, publications, and other means of reporting outcomes; contributing technical and policy insights to decision-makers in areas related to manufacturing and energy supply chains; and coordinating with sponsors throughout the project life-cycle. The Lead will provide input to the Division’s and Argonne’s strategic direction for energy economics and supply chain research. The Lead will develop new programs/initiatives and maintain relationships with existing sponsors as well as work closely with other Argonne researchers in other divisions and directorates, national labs, university collaborators, industry partners, and others to develop and maintain internal and external collaborations. The Lead will work within DIS and with the Division Director to manage personnel supporting energy economics and supply chain activities.
In this position, the successful candidate will:
Conduct basic and applied research and development in areas such as economics, mineral exploration and engineering, energy systems, geography, systems science, organizational behavior.
Lead and manage a research team working on supply chain analysis, critical materials, energy economics and security, and related topic areas.
Develop theories based on observation, modeling, and experimentation.
Propose and develop applications of basic and applied research in supply chains, energy systems, infrastructure development, monetary systems, and risk management.
Plan and execute research and develop and interpret models and theories to explain how humans make decisions and how social and economic systems behave.
Identify, research, and analyze economic issues associated with energy systems, national security, and other technical programs.
May also contribute systems analysis, planning or other skills and expertise to research projects and publications.
Manage overall operational, budgetary, and financial responsibilities and activities of the team.
Supervise, direct, and mentor the Energy Economics group staff to aid their research and career development.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities related to planning, budgeting, execution, reporting, hiring, and delivery of individual projects and associated work products within the Team by working closely with project PIs.
Coordinate and collaborate with other group and department managers in the Division, other Argonne Divisions, other national labs, and external organizations to develop new initiatives and projects supporting .
Oversee research activities and provide advanced analysis as a PI for projects; establish research priorities, facilitate development ideas/initiatives, identify publishing opportunities, author papers and other work products, and pursue further research opportunities.
Plan and implement systems to facilitate work performance with the team and fulfill the mission and goals of the Division efficiently and effectively.
Position Requirements
Skills in research and modeling economics and energy systems domains.
Knowledge of data statistics and analytics.
Knowledge of complex adaptive systems, systems science, simulation, and systems analysis modeling approaches.
Skills in working in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Experience managing, directing, and mentoring staff.
Ability to use independent judgment and to abstract from specific problems to general solutions/findings to transportation and energy issues.
Ability to work independently, travel to meetings, and work effectively with members of the analysis team.
Oral and written communication skills and ability to effectively communicate technical findings and organizational visions, goals, and strategic initiatives through team meetings, one-on-one engagements, and regular interpersonal communication.
Experience and skill in working effectively on multiple projects simultaneously and meeting expectations of sponsors, contractors, and other outside professionals to deliver on time and within budget.
Knowledge, experience and skills in setting goals, assessing research needs, and identifying funding mechanisms within DOE and other sponsoring organizations to further the sponsorship of the team’s research and expertise.
Collaborative skills including the ability to work well with other researchers within Argonne, other national labs, government sponsors, research institutions, and industrial collaborators.
Skill in conflict resolution, organizational effectiveness, and fair judgment.
Knowledge of ANL and DOE policies and procedures to effectively execute them within the team is preferred.
Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.
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To perform the essential functions of this position successful applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship and must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract. Please see http://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm for more information about requirements for obtaining a security clearance process.
Job Family
Research Development (RD)
Job Profile
Social Science/Law Leader 1
Worker Type
Regular
Time Type
Full timeThe expected hiring range for this position is $137,577.00 - $223,567.11.
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.
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