Future of DOE Initiative Coordinator in Washington, District of Columbia at Environmental Protection Network

The U.S. Department of Energy Alumni Network seeks to foster a collaborative community that champions a transformational science and technology agenda for the United States by facilitating non-partisan policy engagement, preserving and sharing institutional knowledge, and supporting career development and networking opportunities for its members. The Network, which is housed within the Environmental Protection Network, seeks to:

Foster an Alumni Community: Grow a strong and connected alumni community, foster career growth and professional development, and maximize the impact of the community. Support DOE’s Mission Space: Support priorities, programs, and people within the DOE mission space and provide guidance on DOE capabilities, rules, and processes to affiliated stakeholders.Envision the Future of DOE: Play a central role in the ideation and actualization of the modernization of the Department.

Note- The DOE Alumni Network team will be administratively housed at the Environmental Protection Network (EPN). EPN will oversee both payroll and benefits administration for this role.

Application Deadline- July 26th, 2026

About the position

Reporting to the DOE Alumni Network Envision DOE Initiative Lead and working closely with the Network’s Policy Strategy Lead, Paul Donohoo-Vallett, the Envision DOE Initiative Coordinator will manage logistics of the DOE Alumni Network’s multi-year Envisioning the Envision DOE effort. This is a position for someone with DOE experience looking to support an ambitious large-scale energy agenda setting effort and gain expertise in national-level energy and science policy development

The funding for this position comes from the Climate Reserve and for the first year of employment, this employee will be a Fellow of the Climate Reserve. As part of this program, the employee will spend approximately 20% of their time engaged in activities related to the Climate Reserve, as outlined below.

About the Envision DOE Initiative

The Envisioning the Envision DOE initiative is an effort to establish a non-partisan research and policy agenda for the Department to enable it to be more effective at achieving its mission. The initiative will work to develop a comprehensive set of development of R&D and policy recommendations; identification of operational improvements and associated implementation strategies; and hiring/personnel strategies and policy recommendations.

The multi-year effort will result in:

Future of DOE reports, intended to serve as a resource for DOE leadership, that articulates:DOE-wide, office-by-office recommendations for priorities, funding, and implementation; and Cross-cutting recommendations for DOE operations and organization.Summary policy and funding priority papers meant for Congress and key stakeholders. A set of personnel staffing, hiring mechanisms, and policy recommendations that enable DOE to maintain institutional expertise, expand staffing expeditiously, and address newer and longer-standing vulnerabilities to employee hiring and retention.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate the EnvisionDOE initiative Initial responsibilities: Support the Envision DOE Initiative lead in the development of multi-year plan for initiative execution which includes engagement and leadership from the DOE alumni community, input from stakeholders, rigorous review, publication, and dissemination.Coordinate working group meetings. Coordinate the development of initial 2026 white papers, working closely with alumni volunteer leads and the Lead. Help lead review processes for white paper that involve both DOE alumni and external stakeholders. Coordinate a series of “big idea” round tables aimed at generating ideation for the effort Medium-term responsibilities:Coordinate development, socialization, and review of the Envision DOE report and associated end-products, including summaries Help develop and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders and end users. Help facilitate coordination and collaboration throughout the span of this effort. Help ensure coordination between relevant efforts within the Network. Help develop, track and maintain data and metrics on the impacts of program area.Climate Reserve Collaborative Learning and Project Activities (20%)Participate in Climate Reserve convenings or related conferences (virtual or in-person). Potential activities include: Participation in Climate Reserve-hosted virtual learning sessions, fellow working groups, or other mechanisms for cross-coalition coordination on shared challengesPeriodic peer-to-peer engagement with other Climate Reserve Fellows (e.g. via structured discussion, collaborative problem-solving work, blueprint development)Investigate emerging developments, risks, or opportunities related to focus area, and share the findings with the other Fellows and/or the Climate Reserve CoalitionAssembling lessons learned, tools, or reflections in lightweight formats (e.g. memos, slide decks, case studies, facilitated discussions)Networking opportunities within and beyond the Climate Reserve CoalitionParticipation in surveys or brief reflections documenting experience and providing feedback on effective shared learning systemsApplying insights from Climate Reserve peers to project design or implementation within the supported project or through new cross-organization initiativesOther duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

Must have worked at the Department of Energy (either as a fellow, contractor, or federal employee) for at least two years, with additional experience preferredPreference for a candidate with 5 or more years of experience working or engaging on issues relating to domestic energy policy and energy innovation needs Demonstrated experience in developing and supporting large strategic analyses Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder processesExperience developing and leading complex processes and projects Ideal candidate will already be engaged with the DOE Alumni Network, demonstrating commitment to its efforts and familiarity with its work

Skills:

Exceptional organizational and execution skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectivelyStrong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging diverse audiences Strategic thinking and ability to synthesize across multiple threads Demonstrated commitment to community and viewpoint inclusivityExcellent facilitation skills

Personal Attributes:

Demonstrated commitment to the DOE community, with a broad network of DOE connectionsMust be a network-builder and people-person, who enjoys connecting people, forming new relationships and partnershipsCurious and willing to dig into new topics

PAY: An annual salary of $87,792 in Washington, D.C. We will adjust the salary up or down based on the locality.

The DOE Alumni Network team will be administratively housed at the Environmental Protection Network (EPN). EPN will oversee both payroll and benefits administration for this role. Please see the details on the benefits below.

The DOE Alumni Network is a fully remote virtual environment. We view our compensation as a total rewards package that starts with a competitive salary.

Work-Life Balance:

Employees are encouraged to balance a 40-hour work week with a flexible work schedule and core hours of 11 AM-4 PM ET. 11 paid Federal Holidays and other paid days when the office is closed, including: The work day before or after July 4. The day before and after Thanksgiving. The week of December 25th and the week of Jan 1st (FY26-Dec 21st-Jan 1st, FY27-Dec 20th-Dec 31st).Organization-wide non-meeting days on all major holidays that fall outside of the federal calendar (our staff can submit these to our calendar based on religious or cultural holidays).3 weeks (120 hours) of paid time off (inclusive of sick, personal days, and vacation).5 days of annual disaster relief time off in the event of a natural disaster impacting you or your family (does not carry over or pay out upon exit).5 days of annual bereavement (does not carry over or pay out upon exit)3 annual “EPN” days to be used for any purpose across the year (does not carry over or pay out upon exit).

Financial Security:

Competitive market-based salary. Annual tenure bonus (determined annually, where funds are available)Performance-based bonuses where applicable.401K Retirement Plan, 4% company match.

Wellness Benefits:

90% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance, 50% employer-paid family.100% employer-paid life (50K), opportunity to purchase additional life coverage is available for employee and spouse. 100% employer-paid short and long-term disability insurance. Access to employee-paid FSA, HSA, and commuter benefits. Up to 6 weeks of paid leave upon the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Career Development:

Up to $500/year for professional development-related expenses. Ongoing access to internal professional development training.

Additional Benefits:

$150 monthly cell phone plan and home internet reimbursement. Up to $2,000/year for the purchase of phones, computers, headsets, software, or other equipment used consistently to carry out staff responsibilities.Applicable travel expenses will be reimbursed, including travel time outside of your local area.

Environmental injustices disproportionately impact the most marginalized people in society, including people of color, people from working-class backgrounds, women, and LGBTQIA+ people. Because we believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.