Savannah River National Laboratory

We are seeking an accomplished and inspirational research leader to serve as the Deputy Laboratory Director for Science and Technology (DDST).. Work with the Deputy for Operations to ensure seamless alignment of scientific goals and objectives with operational imperatives, such as health and safety, space management, financial management, and human resources.. Establish strategic partnerships and collaborations with industry and academia, ensuring the Lab’s research enterprise, technology transfer, and commercialization programs work together to create maximum impact to society.. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.. Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce.

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Job Description We are seeking an accomplished and inspirational research leader to serve as the Deputy Laboratory Director for Science and Technology (DDST). The DDST will lead the Laboratory's scientific and technical enterprise, ensuring alignment with the SRNL vision and Department of Energy (DOE) mission objectives. Responsibilities <ul><li>Develop, align, and facilitate execution of the Lab’s strategic plan. Develop and monitor science and technology business plans for identified strategies.</li><li>Lead implementation of the Lab agenda in partnership with SRNL’s leadership team.</li><li>Lead technical initiatives to enhance university and industrial partnerships at Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative.</li><li>Manage identification, development, and execution of Lab Directed Research and Development (LDRD) initiatives with the goal of seeding next generation of high-risk, high impact scientific inquiries.</li><li>Work collaboratively across the Lab, with our university partners, throughout the federal government, and with other key stakeholders and organizations to advance SRNL’s mission and objectives. Serve as an ambassador and spokesperson, communicating priorities, positions, and initiatives, while incorporating the views and the needs of key stakeholders.</li><li>Facilitate identification and development of scientists through research training and career development programs. Serve as a role model, managing people and financial resources with integrity and fairness, while maintaining policies and priorities.</li><li>Drive excellence in scientific programs and ensure that SRNL is well positioned to create and capture new research opportunities, while maintaining the highest standards of scientific output and research integrity.</li><li>Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with Associate Lab Directors (ALDs). Serve as a vital link for creating cross-cutting scientific initiatives and partnerships within and across directorates. Monitor and maintain institutional roadmaps for critical science and technology areas. Manage information updates to internal stakeholders.</li><li>Develop intellectual resources, facilities, and equipment necessary to execute the Lab agenda. Communicate the Lab plan, strategic objectives, and institutional values.</li><li>Attract, develop, motivate, and retain talented and diverse staff members. Promote succession planning, leadership development, staff training, and career progression for Laboratory staff members.</li><li>Work with the Deputy for Operations to ensure seamless alignment of scientific goals and objectives with operational imperatives, such as health and safety, space management, financial management, and human resources. </li><li>Ensure an open and supportive work environment in which Laboratory staff members are comfortable reporting issues and concerns without fear of retribution.</li><li>Develop strategies and manage investment for research and development programs.</li><li>Establish an integrated set of technical performance metrics for the Laboratory.</li><li>Ensure the Laboratory meets its contractual obligations to DOE through the Performance Evaluation and Measurement Plan (PEMP) goals and objectives process.</li><li>Serve as the Deciding Official for matters related to scientific misconduct; serve as Institutional Officer for matters related to human and animal regulatory requirements for the Lab; and manage the Lab's conflict of interest management cases.</li><li>Establish an infrastructure to execute the Laboratory’s programmatic research and development budget.</li><li>Direct the Lab’s Partnership Office, including Technology Transfer and Economic Development, to establish and enhance partnerships with current and potential customers and stakeholders. Establish strategic partnerships and collaborations with industry and academia, ensuring the Lab’s research enterprise, technology transfer, and commercialization programs work together to create maximum impact to society.</li><li>Leverage the Laboratory’s research and development capabilities to generate economic development and impact in the region and nation.</li><li>Communicate and support strategies for protection and use of intellectual property.</li><li>Demonstrate management’s commitment to environment, safety, health, quality, and security.</li><li>Act in the absence of the Laboratory Director.</li><li>Maintain a strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of institutional values, guiding principles, and ethics. </li></ul>Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: <ul><li>Masters Degree and 15 years or more of relevant work experience, including 5-7 years of executive management experience, are required. </li></ul>Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>PhD in a scientific field of research, preferably in one of SRNL’s core research areas.</li><li>Position demands experience leading large, complex organizations, preferably at a DOE laboratory; a comprehensive understanding of the DOE system, including the DOE offices, programs, facilities, and expectations related to SRNL activities; and a broad understanding of science, science management, science policy, and DOE research directions and priorities, particularly related to SRNL core research areas. Candidate must show demonstrated ability to interact effectively with sponsors, policy makers, internal/external stakeholders, scientific leaders, and the public at the highest level.</li><li>Candidate must have broad recognition in the scientific community, as demonstrated by professional society leadership, membership on national panels, national awards, and similar activities. Candidate must be able to build trust, credibility, and working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, as well as foster community relations. Candidate also must be able to manage and work productively on multiple projects simultaneously, as well as communicate progress on scientific research and laboratory initiatives to key stakeholders, including the DOE, elected representatives, and the board of directors.</li><li>Strong analytical, writing, and speaking skills with the ability to organize, analyze, and implement processes and procedures with attention to detail are beneficial. A proven track record for building and maintaining diverse and inclusive workforces. Candidate must also show a commitment to safety and integrity with a record of original research, preferably in one or more of SRNL core research areas. </li></ul>About Us "We put science to work!" Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges. Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce. Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include: <ul><li>Benefits vary based upon employment status</li><li>Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed</li><li>Short & Long Term Disability (company paid)</li><li>Life Insurance Non-Contributory 1X salary (company paid)</li><li>AD&D Non-contributory 1x salary (company paid)</li><li>Savings & Investment plan:</li><li>Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting</li><li>Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (3 yr. vesting in company match)</li><li>Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap</li><li>Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)</li><li>Paid Time Off & Holidays</li><li>Employee Assistance Plan </li></ul>BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.

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