Technical Project Officer

Serves as a PO, overseeing the work of others, including providing training and assistance to grantees, and ensuring quality work products. Ensures work products are consistent with statute requirements, overall DOE policies and objectives and conducted in accordance with program established processes. Based on established performance measures, the PO monitors and assesses performance of the project portfolio and ensures compliance with statutes, regulations, and requirements, and that financial assistance is executed in compliance with established administrative and financial assistance policies and procedures, and sound business practices. Responsible for evaluating financial assistance methods and processes and providing advice and guidance on improvements, as needed. DOE Clean Energy Corps • Works with Contracting Officer (CO) to prepare grants and other financial assistance documents (e.g., funding opportunity announcements, technical and budget evaluations, and other award-related documents). Solicits applications for funding and serves as a liaison between the DOE and the recipient organization. • Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates tribal energy grants/assistance applications, plans, and estimates. Plans and facilitates merit review committees. Provides written input and advice prior to and during negotiations, including costs, schedules, and oversight responsibilities. Helps DOE applicants and recipients develop adequate project plans and budgets to reasonably assure project success. Prepares reports and other documentation required in conjunction with assigned projects. Reviews reports submitted by recipients and notes deficiencies; directing necessary changes and aiding when required. • Work performed by the employee has a significant impact upon the Department’s and SCEP programs.