Program Execution and Integration

A successful research portfolio is built on a thorough understanding of the economic, environmental, technological, regulatory, and political landscape; science-based strategic planning for programs and activities; collaboration with strategic partners to develop and test technology over a variety of maturity levels; and effective project management. NETL’s Program Execution and Integration functions are powered by highly trained management experts that are effective technical managers, communicators, and quality assurance analysts able to assess technical risks, assist with technical problem solving, and evaluate and manage project risk. Through integrated technical and business teams, NETL defines, solicits, negotiates, awards, manages, and delivers federally sponsored research and development benefits to the nation. Applying these assets, NETL has guided a range of successful research, development, and demonstration projects involving technologies related to efficient energy conversion, effective resource development, and environmental stability including technologies focused on power generation, resource extraction, vehicles, buildings and solid-state lighting, grid technology, and energy delivery. Capabilities related to this key competency include:

• Strategic Planning
• Technology Roadmap Development
• Strategic Partnerships Development
• Market and Regulatory Analysis
• Business Development and Finance
• Technical Project Management
• Contracting
• Technology Transfer