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International Affairs Support

Supporting U.S. Energy Leadership through International Affairs Coordination

Client:

U.S. Department of Energy, Office of International Affairs

Challenge

The Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of International Affairs (IA) is the lead entity for coordinating U.S. energy engagement across the globe. Tasked with aligning DOE’s broad range of international activities with national security, economic, and energy policy objectives, IA requires a partner to provide multifaceted capabilities in support of strategic planning, international policy formulation, program management, and science and technology cooperative agreements.

Our Solution

Lindahl Reed provides comprehensive programmatic and technical support to IA, helping DOE advance U.S. economic and energy interests while addressing geopolitical threats.  Our work strengthens IA’s capacity to lead international energy engagement through strategic planning, policy coordination, program execution, and interagency collaboration. Specific support includes:

  • Mission Innovation Programmatic Support: Sustain programmatic assistance for DOE’s global leadership role in Mission Innovation, including in-kind support for the Secretariat and international cooperative engagement.
  • Minerals Security Policy Alignment: Support coordination with international partners to build consensus in support of U.S. policy objectives for minerals security.
  • Operational Support to ORTES: Support operations, logistics, and communications for the Office of Research, Technology and Economic Security (ORTES) to enable effective due diligence on international funding activities.
  • Review and Analysis for Tech Transition Programs: Support Merit Reviews to the DOE Office of Technology Transitions.
  • Technical Support to OCED: Analyze technical and financial initiatives under the Office of Clean Energy Demonstration (OCED).
  • Science and Technology Agreement Management: Develop and track international science and technology agreements to support energy research and deployment.

Our integrated support ensures that IA operates efficiently across a global landscape and that DOE’s international programs align with strategic U.S. objectives.

Results & Impact

  • Expanded DOE’s Energy Innovation Presence: Enabled IA to expand and coordinate DOE’s global footprint in clean energy demonstration and research initiatives.
  • Reinforced DOE’s Global Convening Role: Strengthened DOE’s position as a global convener through its leadership role in Energy Innovation.
  • Delivered Real-Time Execution and Coordination: Supported real-time program execution, policy monitoring, and communication across multiple international platforms.
  • Improved Transparency and Process Integration: Provided actionable insights and process improvements that improved transparency, collaboration, and diplomatic coordination.

Why It Matters

Lindahl Reed supports IA in leading global cooperation on energy innovation, security science, and clean energy deployment while safeguarding U.S. strategic interests. Our work strengthens DOE’s position as a global leader in international energy engagement and scientific diplomacy.

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What our Clients Say...

“Great thinking and initiative. Thanks!”

Howard Dickenson, Deputy Director for Business Operations, DOE OCED
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  • International Program Support, Policy and Strategy, Science and Technology Agreements, Technical Analysis