Physics World · 1 day ago
NIF&PS Deputy Principal Associate Director for Science & Technology - Active Security Clearance Requ
Livermore, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$406K/yr - $518K/yrLawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking a Deputy Principal Associate Director for Science and Technology who will serve as a senior advisor on major science and technology issues. The role involves formulating long-term strategies and leading initiatives related to the NIF&PS Directorate to strengthen the United States' security.
Publishing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Represent the PAD as the advocate and point-of-contact on task efforts pertaining to major science and technology to both internal and external agencies
Lead development of Directorate strategic goals to achieve LLNL objectives in S&T
Lead the technical leaders/managers toward implementing, building, and monitoring the Directorate's strategic S&T initiatives for the Laboratory's mission and long-range strategies
Set long-range technical strategies and mechanisms to ensure high-level visibility of science and scientists within the external (universities, national laboratories and industry) scientific community
Lead the process for proposing, building, and down-selecting the LDRD portfolio in collaboration with the Laboratory Research and Development office
Set strategic direction and course of action, pertaining to activities and programs to ensure consistency and attainment of Laboratory mission deliverables
Formulate, develop, and implement new ideas to coordinate and improve investments across all funding mechanisms in order to help establish new strategic ideas for NIF&PS and the Laboratory
Plan, organize, and run budgets, schedules, and performance standards to meet Laboratory and DOE requirements
Develop and coordinate strategies for recruitment and retention of world-class scientists and engineers in conjunction with leadership and the management of the Physical and Life Sciences, Engineering, and Computing Directorates
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
This position requires an active DOE Q clearance with active Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access
Ph.D. in science, engineering or related technical field or equivalent combination of education and related experience
Extensive experience developing and managing budgets, and managing and directing a large, multidisciplinary team of people at all levels in a research and development environment
Extensive experience building and leading multidisciplinary teams to achieve programmatic and institutional S&T goals. Proven ability to influence change
Significant experience performing management responsibilities in a dynamic technical environment and strategic and technical analysis
Substantial line management and technical leadership experience with demonstrated supervisory and team building skill sets with experience leading or supervising a moderate sized organization
Expert verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively lead, present, explain technical knowledge, advise, convey, and influence senior management, government agencies, and sponsors
Significant experience maintaining effective working relationships with a broad cross-section of management, technical, and administrative personnel
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively at high levels within internal and external organizations and constituencies, as well as maintain effective working relationships
Significant experience in strategic and technical analysis
Preferred
Extensive technical understanding and knowledge of programs related to NIF&PS
Experience in programs, as well as familiarity with relevant Institutional, University of California, and DOE requirements
Benefits
Flexible Benefits Package
401(k)
Relocation Assistance
Education Reimbursement Program
Flexible schedules (•depending on project needs)
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