Savannah River National Laboratory · 4 hours ago
Directorate Chief Operations Officer, Science Energy & Innovation
Aiken, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expSavannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science to address complex technical problems. The Directorate Chief Operations Officer (DCOO) provides operational leadership to ensure effective execution of the laboratory’s mission, overseeing operations, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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
To the ALD, for leadership and oversight of the directorate operational performance, safety, compliance, and assessments
To the ALD for leadership, support and administration of operations, interfacing between division directors and staff, to support the directorate's strategy and mission
To line management and staff, for development and deployment of processes, systems and facilities that support safe, efficient, and effective research
To deputy laboratory director for operations for initiatives assigned to improve laboratory operational performance and reliability
Represent ALD on all operational matters, including additional responsibilities and authorities delegated as appropriate by the ALD
Direct actions necessary to correct deficiencies and to enforce corrective actions within the directorate
Act to ensure and enable safe, compliant, efficient and effective operations
Commission independent assessments, reviews, and other oversight mechanisms within the directorate
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 business
Leadership experience at a DOE National Laboratory
Experience supporting nuclear operations
Experience with private sector partnerships and commercialization
Experience successfully building new organizations – bring a startup mentality
Benefits
Benefits vary based upon employment status
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-contributary 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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