DOE Science, Technology and Policy Program– Office of Commercialization (OTC) Fellow
https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-STP-OTC-2025
Application Deadline: July 29, 2025 @11:59PM Eastern Time
About this Opportunity
The mission of the Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC) is to expand the commercial and public impact of the research investments of the Department of Energy (DOE) and to focus on commercializing energy technologies that support the missions the Department.
The fellowship is offering the opportunity to learn about the federal government and its role in commercializing energy technologies with the Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC) at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in Washington, D.C. You will participate in projects and activities that support commercialization goals across the DOE energy and innovation portfolio by guiding strategy, conducting analysis, identifying opportunities to streamline and simplify processes, and designing & implementing funding programs in the following areas:
- Commercialization Programs team
- National Lab Commercialization Programs
- Partnership Intermediary Agreements (PIA)
- Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation (FESI)
- Market Analysis team
OTC has the responsibility to interface with the DOE applied research offices and private entities that need energy technology solutions to technology commercialization. Applicants should have a deep interest in energy technologies, commercialization strategies, and various pathways for overcoming market and regulatory barriers for the adoption of new technologies.
What will I be doing?
Throughout the appointment, you will develop a broad understanding of the energy industry, the technical needs and opportunities for energy technologies, and the commercialization impacts of various program, policy, and regulatory decisions. You will have an opportunity to collaborate with experts at the DOE, national labs, and industry leaders across the energy value chain to help analyze and overcome key commercialization barriers to various energy technologies. You will help shape the OTC's agenda and enable collaborations across the Commercialization Programs team. You will also bolster the development of the OTC's strategic plan and other programmatic activities.
With guidance from a mentor, you may have an opportunity to:
- Deepen your understanding of new technologies and markets both through direct engagement as well as through attendance at various brown bags, briefings, or other meetings.
- Engage in the development of new programs leveraging prize and other funding mechanisms to maximize the positive commercial outcomes of DOE’s funding programs.
- Collaborate with numerous technical leads from multiple DOE technology offices to facilitate policy reform and program execution, identifying ways OTC can address challenges, fill gaps, and facilitate efficient and effective policy and program execution.
- Participate in expert, external reviews of funding applications and help develop selection recommendations to office leadership.
- Collaborate on the development of white papers on various energy technology commercialization-related topics.
- Prepare and present briefings to upper management, external offices, or Congressional staff.
- Develop analysis projects related to tracking the commercialization impacts of OTC and other commercialization programming within DOE.
- Participate in various energy technology commercialization conferences and workshops.
- Propose new initiatives or program and process improvements to enhance and/or streamline office decision-making or otherwise advance the OTC mission of energy technology commercialization.
For more information, please visit the opportunity on Zintellect: https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-STP-OTC-2025
Location: Washington, D.C.
Qualifications: You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National with a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree, and be 18 years of age.
Applicants must have:
- A superior academic performance
- Strong analytical, research and communication (oral and written) skills
- Demonstrated capacity for creative thinking
- A strong technical background
- Interest in being part of a multi-disciplinary, fast-paced environment, focused on energy technology transfer and commercialization
Program Website: https://www.energy.gov/technologycommercialization/office-technology-commercialization
Questions? Email DOE-RPP@orise.orau.gov. Please list the reference code [DOE-STP-OTC-2025] for this opportunity in the subject line of your email.
