The Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) is devoted exclusively to transformational energy technology research and development. ARPA-E’s mission is to:

• Enhance U.S. economic security by identifying technologies with the potential to reduce energy imports from foreign sources; reduce energy-related greenhouse gas emissions; and improve efficiency across the energy spectrum.
• Ensure the U.S. remains a technological leader in developing and deploying advanced energy technologies.

ARPA-E focuses on high-risk, high-reward concepts – technologies promising true energy transformations.

No matter how successful ARPA-E-funded technologies are in the lab, these technologies will not be impactful unless they are developed into products that are deployed in the marketplace and widely used. Successful acceptance and adoption in the marketplace requires a clear value proposition, market strategy, business model, strong partnerships, and ample follow-on funding.

ARPA-E is seeking technology-to-market experts who have a unique mix of technical and business skills to help create high-impact technology development programs, including preparation for transition of such technologies from the lab to the market. In particular, experts in one or more of three concentration areas:

• Financial Analysis
• Business Development / Technical Marketing
• Supply Chains

Technology-to-Market Advisors will work on a combination of direct projects and leveraged market development activities, according to her/his mix of skills & experience.

Activities may include:

• Performing techno-economic analyses to inform new programs or funded projects
• Advising ARPA-E leadership in the planning, preparation, and implementation of policies and strategies for encouraging the transition of technologies to market;
• Developing market studies and assessing customer requirements;
• Working with multiple organizations on business plan development;
• Organizing, and representing ARPA-E at, commercialization workshops and mentorship programs;
• Providing expert advice on integration and supply chain considerations;
• Facilitating, and representing ARPA-E on, communications/outreach to investors, corporations, government agency partners, etc.
• Identifying follow-on funding sources, including from government funding agencies as well as private capital sources, to transition new technologies from the lab to the market
• Effectively communicating technical and/or financial ideas and concepts to ARPA-E stakeholders on technology-to-market initiatives.
• Conducting site visits to meet the project teams, often in conjunction with ARPA-E’s technical Program Directors.

Technology-to-Market Advisors will report to the ARPA-E Deputy Director for Commercialization, and will serve full time for an initial term of two to three years at ARPA-E’s headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Desired Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience, including a combination of technology/research and business experience; startup/entrepreneurial experience is a plus.
• MBA degree is desired.
• Strong technical backgrounds are preferred, including engineering, technology development or scientific research.
• Superior analytical skills with experience in areas such as market research, financial analysis and/or supply chain/manufacturing.
• Strong written and oral communication abilities.
• Demonstrated interest in energy and energy technologies.
• US Citizenship is required.

Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter via email to ARPA-E-jobs@hq.doe.gov.

Submissions should include the words “Technology-to-Market Advisor” in the subject heading.