Pantex Plant · 4 hours ago
Chief Technology and Innovation Officer (CTIO)
Amarillo, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expPantex Plant is seeking a Chief Technology and Innovation Officer (CTIO) to shape their vision and strategy for technology and innovation. The CTIO will lead technological advancements, foster relationships with universities and national laboratories, and manage the entire innovation lifecycle.
IndustrialMachinery Manufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Foster the development and implementation of state-of-the-art technologies to support an agile production environment, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives and the Pantex Strategic Agenda. Progress new solutions and initiatives being developed by teams of scientists and engineers to enhance production efficiency, quality, and capability
Lead Pantex Digital Transformation efforts and alignment within the Pantex Strategic Agenda
Aligning innovation initiatives with overall business goals by working closely with other senior leaders and departments
Strengthening collaborations that will identify and deploy advanced technologies, foster strategic partnerships, and interface with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) regarding R&D to mature Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) projects through Plant-Directed Research and Development (PDRD). The partnerships include at a minimum universities and national laboratories
Leading the entire innovation lifecycle, from idea generation and testing to scaling new products, services, and processes
Provides strategic direction and leadership for the plant technology and research functions. Mentors integrated teams of scientists and engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Overseeing project selections, and ensuring research initiatives align with long-term strategic objectives within the Plant-Directed Research and Development (PDRD) program
Chairing the Research & Development Senior Steering Group (R&DSSG) and the Digital Transformation Senior Steering Group (DTSSG), overseeing the advancement of applicable innovative ideas
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree with: Minimum 12 years of relevant experience. (Typical experience 15+ years.)
OR Master's Degree with: Minimum 10 years of experience. (Typical experience 15+ years.)
OR PhD with: Minimum 6 years of experience
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status
The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP)
If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10 CFR 709
Medical requirements may apply
Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation
U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants
Preferred
20 years of relevant experience
PhD in any science or engineering field with research experience
Experience building and managing R&D portfolios with preference being experience in laboratory or academic settings
Proven ability to engage in innovative R&D planning
Prior experience successfully securing project funding
Familiarity with the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) or the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science, or broader DOE lab experience
Demonstrated experience across multiple sites, laboratories, and/or universities
Experience in R&D planning that includes facility and capital projects
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage
Robust retirement planning
Opportunities for continuous learning through education reimbursement
Company
Pantex Plant
Pantex Plant is the nation's primary facility for the final assembly, dismantlement, & maintenance of nuclear weapons.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Caleb Heltenberg
Program Manager, Technology Transfer | University and Industrial Partnerships
William Lindley, SHRM-SCP
Human Resources Business Partner
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