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We are seeking a senior level professional (10-15years), Technical Program Analyst, to support a federal program focused on execution, oversight, and performance monitoring of large-scale energy infrastructure and commercial demonstration projects. The successful candidate will oversee a group of project monitors providing programmatic, technical, and operational support across the full project lifecycle, including negotiations, technical due diligence, go/no-go reviews, contract modifications, invoice reviews, milestone tracking, and quarterly progress assessments.

This role requires a strong background in commercial demonstration project development, knowledge of federal processes, excellent analytical and communication skills, and the ability to coordinate effectively with government stakeholders, contractors, and interdisciplinary project teams. The position is hybrid based out of Golden,Colorado. Expectation is onsite 3 days/week.

Position Responsibilities:

Provide programmatic and technical support for active federal financial assistance awards, including grants and cooperative agreements, and Other Transaction (OT) awards

Support project negotiations and go/no-go decision reviews by evaluating technical, financial, and performance data.

Review and support contract and award modifications, ensuring compliance with federal policies and program requirements.

Conduct detailed invoice reviews to validate costs, cost share contributions, and alignment with approved budgets.

Track project milestones, deliverables, and performance metrics; maintain accurate project records and reporting tools.

Support and participate in quarterly progress reviews, including preparation of briefing materials, analysis, and follow-up actions.

Perform advanced technical and programmatic evaluations to identify risks, issues, and corrective actions; recommend refined project requirements as needed.

Provide engineering, technical, and operational leadership support to active projects throughout execution.

Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely reviews, approvals, and decision-making.

Conduct project or performance analysis during phase-down activities to capture lessons learned and inform future programs.

Support document review and evaluation, program assessments, and preparation of high-quality reports and presentations.

Provide meeting planning, facilitation, and documentation support, including action tracking and follow-up.

Position Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

U.S. Citizenship

Demonstrated experience supporting federal programs, with a strong preference for Department of Energy (DOE) experience.

Experience in the development and management of first-of-a-kind commercial demonstration projects.

Experience providing programmatic support for active financial assistance projects (e.g., grants, cooperative agreements).

Strong background in documentation disciplines, including technical writing, editing, document development, layout, and production.

Proven ability to perform complex problem-solving and analytical tasks in a federal government environment.

Experience supporting briefings, presentations, program evaluations, and formal documentation.

Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in a related field.

Direct experience supporting DOE offices, laboratories, or energy-related programs.

Familiarity with federal financial assistance regulations, performance reporting, and project governance frameworks.

Experience supporting project closeout or phase-down activities.