write a cover letter using the job description "The Group Manager is responsible for working with the Center Director, other group managers and the IDS team to develop a growth strategy for the group, identify and hire staff with capabilities that support the group’s goals, and manage staff performance. The Group Manager role is a direct line management function with 15 to 20 direct reports. The personnel management function represents a fractional time commitment (approximately 40% of the GM’s time) with technical project contribution filling the balance of time. Personnel management responsibilities for this group include coaching and mentoring, modeling exceptional behavior and commitment to a positive work culture, supporting staff to grow their own technical and leadership skills, cultivating clients, and developing and delivering technical work. The Group Manager will also lead hiring processes and conduct regular reviews of staff performance.

The Group Manager will work with team members to identify and pursue funding opportunities across DOE and Strategic Partnership Program (SPP) projects that will help grow the group’s capabilities and expand their impact. This will require collaboration across directorates, with other group managers, DOE program leads, and BD leads, as well as helping staff in business/program development and conducting technical work. In addition, the Group Manager will support the Center Director in establishing a vision for the center that aligns with NREL’s lab and people agendas.

The Group Manager will have experience in applied clean energy work with in-depth understanding of one or more topics and a breadth of understanding in many renewable and efficiency technologies and application considerations. The Group Manager will have a proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse internal and external clients and stakeholders on applied renewable energy technical topics. The Group Manager will be responsible for maintaining high quality standards of the group’s technical work and providing management review of all technical publications.

Other more specific job duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

Manage a diverse team of technical professionals to ensure the highest quality work products and a dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment
Provide support and encouragement to staff and support their career development, mentor staff in NREL’s processes, procedures, and culture of outstanding work, help staff to access resources throughout the lab
Create a supportive work environment that encourages innovation and entrepreneurship, effectively enabling staff to reach their full potential
Understand and ensure equal employment opportunities, affirmative action, sexual harassment programs, safety protocols and other policies and procedures are understood and followed within their team/center
Work one-on-one and in group settings with staff to aid in career planning; developing and defining work; and reviewing/advising on work products
Oversee and guide staff’s technical work as needed
Conduct and facilitate the performance review process for the group
Meet regularly with other managers for coordination and planning
Review and manage quality of publications authored by IDS staff
Work with HR and the Center Director to lead recruiting, hiring, and providing appropriate training for staff in the group
Hold regular team meetings to review strategic priorities, promote team cohesion, and share information
Serve as a liaison with other groups and groups at NREL, and internal and external clients
Work with Center Director, Project Leads, and Laboratory Program Managers to resource projects and match staff to appropriate work
Provide vision, strategic planning and leadership to the Integrated Decision Support group
Work with ADDS Leadership Team, NREL Lab Program Managers and Business Development leads to strategically position the Group to grow in terms of funding, expertise, and impact
Oversee group planning and budgeting to ensure fiscal responsibility
Lead a portfolio of technical work where assignments are complex with high impact and visibility

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and 9 years experience in technically related research discipline; Or, Master’s Degree and 7 years experience in technically related research discipline; Or, PhD and 4 years experience in technically related research discipline.

 Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

Additional Required Qualifications

Broad and in-depth knowledge of the issues and best practices in the applicable field of expertise
Excellent organization, project management, budgeting, interpersonal and communication skills
Proven problem-solving and negotiation skills
Ability to collaborate with individuals at all levels of the organization
Track record of successfully securing new or follow-on funding
Exceptional writing, presentation, and communication skills
Excels at working within a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in public policy, economics, business, international relations, science, engineering, or equivalent technical discipline
Experience effectively leading large, place-based projects that combine navigating with technical challenges with a need to place solutions within local context effectively
Experience working internationally or leading projects with an international focus" and my resume "Trilingual, influential, dynamic and results-driven manager with extensive experience in operations, workforce management, innovations, customer service, and R&D while focusing on business growth within fast-paced and ever changing manufacturing environments. 
	Builds and engages high-performance, cross-functional work teams to foster teamwork and ownership of deliverables.
	Demonstrates proficiency executing effective strategies, delivering outstanding performance and excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills.Education
2023 - MBA in Customer Relationship Management
Faculdade FOCUS-  Brazil

2019 - Ph.D in Molecular Biosciences and Bioengineering
University of Hawaii at Manoa – USA
Thesis: Anaerobic treatment of sulfate laden wastewater with simultaneous removal of hydrogen sulfide using biochar
Advisor: Samir K. Khanal

2015 - Master of Science in Bioprocess Engineering
State University of New York - College of Environmental Science and Forestry- USA
Thesis: Biological Study of Diptera: Stratiomydae, Hermetia illucens and evaluation of uptake and bioditributio of gold nanoparticles using electron microscopy 
Advisor: Klaus Doelle

2014 - MBA in Environmental Management
University of Northeast of Parana - Brazil

2013 - Bacharel of Science in Chemistry
University of Santa Cruz do Sul – Brazil
State University of New York at Cobleskill – 1 year.


Professional Experience




•	Managed environmental CAPEX of USD 50Mi+/year, plan the budget and manage the monthly variance analysis vs. planned P&L
•	Environmental technical and financial support to 64 plants in South America including but not limited to, hazardous waste, waste reduction, DOT hazardous, recycling %, zero landfill guidelines, coproducts value creation
•	Collaborated with R&D and quality teams to develop new products
•	Responsible for federal and state environmental and transportation regulations
•	Served on corporate and division safety committees; review and discus safety needs, provide updates, training, DOT, Hazmat, OSHA and related safety information
•	Provided subject matter expertise in Environment and Process Safety, ensuring industry best practices and continuous improvement
•	Collaborate with local and global teams, stakeholders, service providers and program partners to drive progress towards SDG goals
•	Field technical support to audit the organizational policies and processes and benchmark




2020 to 2021 - Business Process Manager | Baldwinsville, NY, USA
•	Lead teams with +70 employees
•	Process control and optimization of resources
•	Delivered quality throughout the brewing process (HACCP, GMP, QC, Micro, Sensory)
•	Ensured operations follow safety policies and OSHA standards
•	Developed effective training programs for supervisors/employees
•	Optimized production schedules resulting in 10% reduction of losses
•	Won 2020 Global Brewmaster Cup and Best Global Budweiser

2018 to 2019 - Operations Supervisor | Aiea, HI, USA 
•	Supervise +50 employees within 3 Hawaiian Islands
•	Coordinate inbound and outbound shipping resulting in a reduction of 70% costs of demurrage (-$500k/year)
•	KPI management 
•	Most improved branch performance WOD NAZ
•	9% YoY increase employee engagement
•	27% under $11.8M annual budget
•	Ensure operations follow safety policies and OSHA standards
•	Sustainability result in the Distribution Process Optimization audit - first time in Hawaii history





2016 to 2019 - Biological Engineer Researcher | Honolulu, HI, USA
•	Researched and developed technologies focusing on waste-to-energy 
•	Published in peer-reviewed journals https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=s0la9t0AAAAJ&hl=en 
•	Presented in national and international conferences
•	Grants writing




2014 to 2015 - VP of Professional Development for the Graduate Students Association | Syracuse, NY, USA
•	Representative body of the GSA, allocated graduate student fees through programs, opportunities, and activities designed to enhance the graduate student experience at ESF

Teaching Experience
2014 to 2015 - N.C. Brown Center for Ultrastructure Studies | SUNY ESF, NY
Fall
Teaching assistant: MCR 484/783 Scanning Electron microscopy (lecture)
Teaching assistant: MCR 484/783 Scanning Electron microscopy (lab)
Spring
Teaching assistant: MCR 485/683 Transmission Electron microscopy (lecture) 
Teaching assistant: MCR 485/683 Transmission Electron microscopy (lab) 

2012 to 2013 - SENAC- Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem Comercial, Brazil
Sustainability course
Environmental management course
English classes
Grants, Scholarships and Awards
2018
•	Molecular Biosciences and Bioengineering departmental award of merit. University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA
•	Best Ph.D Oral presentation at the 30th CTAHR Student Research Symposium, University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA
2016
•	Science Without Borders scholarship granted by the Ministry of Education and CAPES Brazil for Ph.D. studies at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA. Total of $200k.
•	Best Ph.D poster presentation at the 28th CTAHR Student Research Symposium, University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA
2014
•	Science Without Borders scholarship granted by the Ministry of Education and CAPES Brazil for Master’s degree program at the State University of New York, USA. Total of $100k

2012
•	Science Without Borders scholarship granted by the Ministry of Education and CAPES Brazil for Undergraduate sandwich program at the State University of New York, USA. Total of $40k."