Projects & Research Manager

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Ethanol Board - Agency 60

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$29.113

Job Posting:

JR2025-00016323 Projects & Research Manager (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

05-20-2025

Job Description:

The Nebraska Ethanol Board seeks applicants for a Projects & Research Manager. Under limited supervision from the Executive Director, the Projects & Research Manager services this state government agency through work including, but not limited to: directing and managing overall research and development activities, stakeholder relations, industry engagement, and technical and legislative content conception.
In 1971 the Nebraska Legislature created the Nebraska Gasohol Committee—now the Nebraska Ethanol Board—the only state government agency in the U.S. devoted solely to the development of the ethanol industry. Today, the Nebraska Ethanol Board continues its mission to promote ethanol production and use in Nebraska, serving as a primary resource for ethanol producers, fuel retailers, developers, media, regulators, consumers, and policymakers.


Look at what we have to offer!

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment
At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!

 

Job duties

• Lead the agency’s technical research and development activities. Conduct literature surveys and solicit public and private research institutions for project opportunities.

• Coordinate, plan, initiate, and complete strategic and visible research projects in the areas of ethanol, renewable fuels, and the broader bioeconomy.

• Steward agency-funded research activities through the scientific peer-review process. Promote results by way of targeted media activities, search engine optimization, and communication with policymakers and industry stakeholders.

• Advise the NEB Executive Director of new or emerging research topics by conducting individual research and analysis.

• In lieu of the Executive Director as needed, serve as a subject matter expert to other state agencies including Nebraska Department of Environment & Energy, Nebraska Department of Agriculture, Department of Economic Development, etc.

• In lieu of the Executive Director as needed, serve as a technical and information resource for the Nebraska Legislature and other officials with whom the Board works on public policy initiatives.

• Engage with industry partners to maintain and further NEB relations with all relevant stakeholders.

• Communicate directly with personnel at Nebraska ethanol facilities to foster productive relationships and learn how the NEB can assist these facilities, especially in relation to value-added trainings and research projects led by the NEB.

• Periodically provide expert testimony at legislative and regulatory hearings.

• Serve as subject matter expert on industry regulation and legislation, including by tracking state and federal rulemaking and legislation pertaining to agency functions, ethanol, and related industry issues.

• Manage data collection and analytics to aid in state and federal policy development. This includes production, imports, exports, new emerging biofuels markets, co-product diversification, bio-campus joint ventures, and fuel usage in Nebraska. Will also compile cost savings and emissions reductions by Nebraska consumer-use of these products.

• Spearhead low carbon fuel alternative and sustainability initiatives across Nebraska’s 24 ethanol plants and 1,500 fuel retailers. Maintain database of fuel retailers selling ethanol blends.

• Gather and analyze marketing information from various sources including fuel retailers and wholesalers, et