Idaho National Laboratory · 13 hours ago
Department Manager – Manager, Program Management
USA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$108K/yr - $275K/yr
5+ years expIdaho National Laboratory is dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research and national defense. They are seeking a Department Manager to lead the Program Management Department, focusing on securing the Nation’s Critical Infrastructure and developing innovative research programs. The role involves strategic leadership, human capital management, and fostering partnerships to enhance program outcomes.
BiofuelEnergyHomeland SecurityInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Overall performance of the department to include vision and strategy development of capabilities which secure the Nation’s Critical Infrastructure, with a special emphasis in Program Management
Directly accountable for human capital management, innovative research programs, delivering program outcomes, and building internal and external partnerships
Grow business volume in current and new opportunity areas through the effective use of program development funding
Lead integrated efforts across multiple Critical Infrastructure Security & Resilience (CISR) programs to develop cohesive, consistent impactful INL programs
Provide strategic direction and overall leadership for cross-functional teams
Responsible for developing and capturing growth in business areas, providing oversight of program and project professionals, and execution of programs within cost, schedule and performance objectives
Provide leadership and management direction to employees in the department
Engage strategically with internal and external organizations to establish INL as the lead lab in development of new research and development capabilities and products
Ensure department is adequately staffed with trained personnel to support needs of programs across National and Homeland Security Directorate
Establish a workplace climate that is aligned with INL mission, vision and values
Provide opportunities for career development and mentoring
Support individual goal setting and accomplishment; monthly interaction with staff members to track progress
Promote open and informal communication to develop mutual trust and teamwork
Anticipate change and adjust promptly and effectively to meet the needs of the organization, customers/clients and the laboratory
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, civil, industrial, systems engineering or closely related field plus 5 years' experience
Have managed a team of at least 20 project management professional positions
Desired experience includes leadership of program/project teams in the energy industry. Including energy production, power management & distribution, critical infrastructure deployment & maintenance, applied engineering research in those industries
Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary teams, developing strategy and vision and effectively engaging with external customer organizations
Experienced with the design and implementation of KPIs to track and manage federal program performance with the ability to implement procedures to manage performance of programs
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy 'Q' which requires US Citizenship
Preferred
An advanced degree is desired
Project Management Professional (PMP), Federal Acquisition Certification for Program Management (FAC-P), or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA-PM) Advanced levels are also desired
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Engineering, or related field plus 15 years' experience, or Advanced Degree plus 10 years' experience
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
Paid time off (personal leave)
Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
Comprehensive Relocation Package
Company
Idaho National Laboratory
Idaho National Laboratory USDOE is a research laboratory focused on the development, demonstration, and deployment of nuclear energy.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.5MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2024-07-02Grant· $7.5M
2023-01-17Grant
Leadership Team
David Teter
Deputy Laboratory Director of Management & Operations / Chief Operations Officer
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