Director, Energy

American Institute for Research

Remote, United States
Remote
11+ years energy domain experience
Federal and non-federal bid winning
Team leadership in research or consulting
The role involves building and scaling a new energy-focused portfolio aligned with AIR's mission to generate rigorous evidence

Job Summary

  • The role involves building and scaling a new energy-focused portfolio aligned with AIR's mission to generate rigorous evidence.
  • Candidates must lead key components of the business development cycle including opportunity identification, funder engagement, and proposal development.
  • The position requires leading a team of researchers and technical specialists while fostering an entrepreneurial and high-performing team culture.

Matching Summary

The role involves building and scaling a new energy-focused portfolio aligned with AIR's mission to generate rigorous evidence.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 11+ years energy domain experience
  • Federal and non-federal bid winning
  • Team leadership in research or consulting
  • Master's degree or PhD required
  • Business development and proposal writing

Nice-to-have

  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • Behavioral and social science methods
  • Strong communication skills
  • Mission-driven work culture
  • Experience with grid interconnection

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree, PhD, or equivalent
  • 11 or more years progressively senior experience
  • Demonstrated success winning federal bids
  • Experience leading high-performing teams
  • Fluency in rigorous evaluation methods

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (excluding territories)

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