Deputy Laboratory Director - Science And Technology

Posting Title

Deputy Laboratory Director - Science and Technology

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Location

CO - Golden

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Position Type

Regular

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Hours Per Week

40

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Working at NLR

NLR is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development.

Join the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NLR stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions. Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth.

At NLR, you'll find a mission-driven environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being.

Job Description

The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is the U.S. Department of Energy's primary national laboratory for energy systems research. NLR leads fundamental and applied research on energy technologies, systems integration, and infrastructure, with a focus on system performance, reliability, and integration of multiple energy sources and technologies. By fostering strategic partnerships, NLR accelerates energy innovation to market toward resilient systems that lower costs, bolster national security, and ensure abundant energy.

The global energy landscape is competitive and the speed to discovery and innovation is increasing. Translating laboratory discoveries and new energy innovations into viable products requires navigating a complex, multi-dimensional optimization of competing parameters such as performance, cost, and manufacturing tolerance. Rapid advances in artificial Intelligence (AI), high-performance computing (HPC), quantum computing, and automation are changing how we perform research. NLR's next Deputy Laboratory Director of Science and Technology (DDS&T) will lead the laboratory through this transformation. The DDS&T will develop and implement an integrated scientific and applied energy strategy to ensure that the laboratory's scientific and engineering capabilities are distinctive, accelerate the speed of innovation and deliver national impact. This position requires strong leadership, team building and technical experience to advance the laboratory's broad mission scope that includes chemistry, materials discovery and processing, technology development and demonstration in the context of energy systems and energy security.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Chief Research Officer (CRO) for the laboratory and will be responsible for developing NLR's scientific and technical strategic planning efforts.
• Continuously assess and identify opportunities to strengthen the laboratory's current and future core capabilities, the quality of the research conducted and its impact, and the relevance of its research programs acting as an agent of change when required.
• Develop programs and initiatives that drive the laboratory's science and technology strategy through a combination of process improvement, cost effectiveness and optimization of resources to support NLR's research mission including but not limited to Laboratory Directed Research and Development program.
• Assist with the creation and overall accomplishment of the laboratory's strategic agenda in collaboration with the Laboratory Director and Associate Laboratory Directors including but not limited to the DOE Performance Evaluation and Measurement Plan (PEMP).
• Manage key relationships within leading research institutions, the S&T committee of the Alliance Board of Directors, Chief Research Officer's Council and other committees within the Department of Energy.
• Represent the laboratory to DOE and other sponsors, various scientific and engineering institutions, research partners, academic partners as well as dignitaries from around the world.

A successful leader at NLR embodies the following personal competencies:

• Credibility & Integrity: Earn trust through honesty and transparency.
• Compassion and Empathy and Sensitivity: Foster a supportive, inclusive environment.
• Critical Decision Making: Make sound, timely decisions.
• Coach and Develop Others: Empower staff growth and development.
• Courage: Act decisively and persevere under pressure.
• Communication: Convey ideas clearly and effectively across all audiences.

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Basic Qualifications

15 or more years of relevant work experience, including previous experience as a senior research leader at a large R&D organization. A successful track record of developing and sustaining deep relationships with significant stakeholders, up to and including Board level.

• Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Ability to influence internal and external to NLR.
• Strong interpersonal skills in developing and maintaining effective relationships.
• Comprehensive oral and written communications skills are essential.
• Critical skill capabilities in decision-making and innovative problem-solving required, as well as comprehensive leadership skills.
• This position requires an onsite hybrid work arrangement and applicants who wish to work fully remotely will not be considered.
• Ability to travel is required for this position.
• Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE (Q) security clearance and SCI access. SCI access may require a polygraph examination.

Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age and a U.S. citizen. See DOE O 472.2A for additional information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in or understanding of multiple functions within a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), major research or academic institution with a national/international reputation in their scientific field.

• Excellent relationship management skills to promote trust and partnership internally and externally to the laboratory and be a champion in nurturing an organizational culture that reflects NLR's values.

• Documented record of R&D management of increasingly diverse science and technology programs that refresh institutional capabilities.

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Job Application Submission Window

The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.

Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)

Job Profile: Deputy Laboratory Director / Annual Salary Range: $358,000 - $644,400

NLR takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits Summary

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement. NLR employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement.

• Based on eligibility rules

Badging Requirement

NLR is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation.

Drug Free Workplace

NLR is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.

If you are offered employment at NLR, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.

Submission Guidelines

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NLR you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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