Overview
At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget.
Our Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Earth and Biological Sciences, Physical and Computational Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus.
The?Energy and Environment Directorate?delivers?science and technology solutions for the nation's biggest energy and environmental challenges. Our more than 1,700 staff support the Department of Energy (DOE), delivering on key DOE mission areas including: modernizing our nation's power grid to maintain a reliable, affordable, secure, and resilient electricity delivery infrastructure; research, development, validation, and effective utilization of renewable energy and efficiency technologies that improve the affordability, reliability, resiliency, and security of the American energy system; and resolving complex issues in nuclear science, energy, and environmental management.
The Earth Systems Science Division, part of the Energy and Environment Directorate, provides leadership and solutions that advance Earth system opportunities for energy systems and national security. We are a multidisciplinary division connected by a shared commitment to innovate and collaborate towards solving complex problems in the dynamic Earth system.
Responsibilities
The Earth Systems Science Division (ESSD) within the Energy & Environment Directorate (EED) is seeking a Group Leader for the Applied Decision Systems & Analytics (ADSA) Group within ESSD. ADSA has ~60 employees, including data scientists, software engineers, program managers, technicians, post-docs and students with a budget of approximately $20M/yr. ADSA supports key applied energy and national security programs including (but not limited to) Office Environmental Management, Office of Nuclear Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation, Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, and associated industry sponsors.
Specific areas of emphasis include integrating across subject matter experts and sponsors to design, implement, and execute test and evaluation events on innovative hardware, software, and high-tech interfaces and related software support systems; design and develop analytic and data visualization software systems and web-based applications that integrate data science, risk assessments, and visualization tools to inform decision-making; provide infrastructure, visualization, and data science tools and services to identify and deliver new insights through technology-based solutions that provide decision support in critical areas of energy, environment, intelligence, and defense.
Positions comprised predominantly of management responsibilities, with significant span of control and/or delegated authority and responsibility. These positions generally manage multi-disciplinary organizations or functions through staff leaders or subordinate managers. Positions within the manager family generally interact with and negotiate at the senior management and executive levels. Management decisions impact objectives, goals and long-term success of the organization and Laboratory. Responsibilities may involve line, sector or functional lead responsibilities as part of any compensable factor at any level.
The Group Leader reports directly to the ESSD Director and will be responsible for:
Maintaining awareness of competitive landscape for ADSA capabilities and informing group and division strategies.
Being a key member of the ESSD Leadership team, championing the strategic, tactical, and operational success of the division in partnership with colleagues-, group-, and division-level leaders.
Leading the development and execution of the Group Strategy, in partnership with Division Leadership and Sector Managers from across the organization that delivers successful outcomes tailored to PNNL and sponsor needs.
Developing research capabilities that are externally recognized for their national impact and effectively and efficiently utilized by PNNL's research and development programs.
Working with sector and program managers to establish new programs based on innovative combinations of the group's core competencies in response to PNNL and national needs.
Provide experienced leadership to multidisciplinary teams including data scientists, software engineers, and analysts to deliver robust, modern analytic and software solutions that meet sponsor needs.
The Group Leader will be expected to:
Steward and communicate the group's capabilities and accomplishments with internal and external partners to advance the organization's reputation.
Establish and maintain a culture of integrity, commitment to scientific and technical excellence, and delivery on commitments and operational effectiveness.
Implement all applicable safety, environment, security, quality, compliance, and administrative policies.
Nurture an intellectual environment conducive to scientific research, development, and innovation that retains and attracts the highest caliber scientific staff and ensures appropriate mentoring and supervision of postdocs and students.
Implement practices to recruit, develop, assess performance, and retain talented people to support current and future mission needs. This also includes managing essential aspects of research operations and expert delivery, including interfacing with those responsible for managing project risk and execution.
Maintain a high level of technical credibility in data science, modeling, software architecture, and analytics to effectively guide teams and engage sponsors.
Provide technical and organizational leadership for the development of modern, scalable software and analytics platforms-ensuring robust architectures, disciplined engineering practices, and effective integration of data science, modeling, and visualization workflows.
Build and sustain strong collaborative and trusted relationships across EED and National Security Directorate (NSD) leadership, program offices, and technical teams-leveraging cross-directorate structures, shared governance frameworks, and joint sponsor engagement to ensure ADSA's work is strategically aligned, well-integrated, and impactful across the laboratory's national security and energy missions.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
BS/BA and 10 years of relevant experience -OR-
MS/MA or higher and 8 years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in decision or data science, mathematics, software engineering or computer science, and 10 or more years of progressively responsible leadership, program leadership, or line management experience; or Advanced degree in decision or data science, mathematics, software engineering or computer science and 8 or more years of progressively responsible leadership, program leadership, and line management experience.
Outstanding scientific research and technical leadership in decision science, data analytics, or software architecture or engineering as evidenced by publications, intellectual property, technology transfer and licensing agreements, citations, presentations, and/or other relevant metrics.
A record of success in developing new program funding initiatives and a network of contacts with program sponsors relevant to ADSA.
Record of effective leadership and teamwork (interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills) in a complex scientific organization and a demonstrated scientific vision and ability to collaborate across business units to build, maintain, and market capabilities.
Demonstrated ability to manage safely, securely and effectively diverse research facilities with chemical, radiological, and field/lab operations.
Demonstrated leadership of data science / software engineering organizations and ability to integrate expertise across data science, modeling, analytics, and software engineering to create impactful decision-support tools.
Software portfolio leadership experience, including establishing technical roadmaps, modernization strategies, or architecture governance.
Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment
Not Applicable
Additional Information
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.
A security clearance background investigation includes review of your employment, education, financial, and criminal history, as well as interviews with you and your personal references, neighbors, and co-workers to determine trustworthiness, reliability, and loyalty to the United States. The investigation also examines your foreign connections, drug and alcohol use, foreign influence, and overall conduct.
Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship
Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B.
Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the applicant selected for hire is subject to pre-employment drug testing, and post-employment random drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP).
Note: Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.S. Department of Energy if non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for 12 months cannot be demonstrated.
Testing Designated Position
This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing for illegal drugs, including marijuana, consistent with the Controlled Substances Act and the PNNL Workplace Substance Abuse Program.
About PNNL
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State-the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab's campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
Commitment to Excellence and Equal Employment Opportunity
Our laboratory is committed to fostering a work environment where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect while solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PNNL considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov .
Drug Free Workplace
PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.
If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.
Security, Credentialing, and Eligibility Requirements
As a national laboratory, PNNL is responsible for adhering to the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which require new employees to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identify Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete the applicable tier of federal background investigation post hire and receive a favorable federal adjudication. The tier of federal background investigation will be determined by job duties and national security or public trust responsibilities associated with the job. All tiers of investigation include a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last 1 to 7 years (depending on the applicable tier of investigation). Illegal drug activities include marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.
For foreign national candidates:
If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO) Federal risk determination to maintain employment. Once you meet the three-year residency requirement thereafter, you will be required to obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment. The tier of federal background investigation required to obtain the PIV credential will be determined by job duties at the time you become eligible for the PIV credential.
Mandatory Requirements
Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a "country of risk" without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.
Rockstar Rewards
Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, robust telehealth care options, several mental health benefits, free wellness coaching, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, relocation, backup childcare, legal benefits, supplemental parental bonding leave, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company-funded pension plan and may enroll in our 401 (k) savings plan with company match*. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.
Research Associates excluded.
**All benefits are dependent upon eligibility.
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Notice to Applicants
PNNL lists the full pay range for the position in the job posting. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the pay range and actual placement in the range is determined based on an individual's relevant job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. This approach is applicable to all positions, with the exception of positions governed by collective bargaining agreements and certain limited-term positions which have specific pay rules.
As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position @type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.
Minimum Salary
USD $177,900.00/Yr.
Maximum Salary
USD $266,900.00/Yr.
