Savannah River National Laboratory · 13 hours ago
Directorate Chief Operations Officer, Global Security
Aiken, SC, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expSavannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking to hire a Directorate Chief Operations Officer (DCOO), reporting to the Associate Laboratory Director of Global Security. The DCOO provides operational leadership and direction to ensure safe, secure, compliant, and effective execution of the laboratory’s mission while managing risks and driving continuous improvement.
BiotechnologyGovernmentTest and Measurement
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee directorate operations to ensure alignment with SRNL mission objectives, laboratory strategy, directorate risk management, and DOE contractual requirements
Foster and sustain a strong culture of safety, security, quality, and operational excellence in accordance with SRNL’s Safe Conduct of Research principles
Ensure operations are conducted safely, securely, efficiently, and in compliance with DOE regulations, SRNL policies, and applicable requirements
Lead the development and implementation of laboratory and directorate initiatives and actions needed for laboratory-level continuous improvement in operational practices and systems
Ensure that directorate operational and programmatic risks are properly identified, effectively managed, and appropriately mitigated
Ensure directorate has the appropriate resources and capabilities to enable scientific mission objectives
In partnership with mission support organizations, lead the directorate interface to ensure effective and efficient support of policies, procedures, processes, and systems enabling the science and programmatic mission of the directorate
Develop and manage metrics to monitor programs, key performance indicators, and assessment programs to ensure that directorate goals are attained
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or non-technical (with extensive operations experience)
Minimum 12 years of leadership experience in DOE or similarly regulated environments
Experience leading operations in safety-conscious organizations
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance; U.S. citizenship required
Preferred
Advanced degree in engineering, science, or 15+ years of operational experience in a DOE lab/site system with strong communication skills
Leadership experience at a DOE National Laboratory/Site
Experience supporting nuclear operations
Benefits
Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
AD&D Non-contributory 1x salary (company paid)
Savings & Investment plan:
+ Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
+ Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match)
Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Plan
SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.
Company
Savannah River National Laboratory
Savannah River National Laboratory is an applied research and development laboratory that offers experimental research services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brandi Strickland
Human Resources Business Partner
Colin Sanders
Principal Talent Acquisition Partner
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