Department Manager - Irradiated Fuels and Materials

Develop and execute transformative operational strategies at Idaho National Laboratory, where your work directly fuels America's energy leadership and next-generation technological breakthroughs. As a driving force behind INL's mission, you'll shape policies and practices that advance nuclear innovation, national security, and energy solutions, continuing a legacy of scientific excellence. Your expertise will empower a world-class team to push boundaries in energy, cybersecurity, and space systems-right where history and cutting-edge research intersect. This is your chance to build solutions that define the future of energy and security for decades to come.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Manage the development, testing, and qualification of nuclear materials for advanced reactor technologies within the Irradiated Fuels and Materials department. Lead the team through subordinate supervisors and professionals, providing guidance consistent with established company policies.
• Oversee staff executing material development programs, irradiation testing, characterization, and post-irradiation examinations in support of sponsoring programs. Program sponsors include DOE - Nuclear Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration, Office of Science, and other domestic and international partners through Cooperative Research and Development Agreements and Strategic Partnerships Projects and others.
• Manager will build relationships with DOE, other laboratories, the commercial nuclear industry, and universities that lead to new technical thrusts and programs of national relevance.
• Manager will provide employees with the guidance, direction, leadership, and support to ensure successful accomplishment of directorate goals and objectives.
• Develop technical staff to maintain a national reputation for technical excellence, build national leadership, and encourage and review staff publications.
• Manager will regularly evaluate processes and, when necessary, lead and/or provide guidance to implement process improvements.
• Manager will collaborate with leaders across the laboratory complex to leverage the full resources of the DOE, as well as industry and university partners, to accelerate innovation in nuclear materials technologies.
• Manager will ensure allocated department overhead funds are tracked and appropriately administered, will coordinate with other departments within the Nuclear Fuels and Materials Division, other directorates at the Laboratory, and user facilities to provide integration of work across programs, and will work with user facilities and programs to improve execution and process efficiency.
• Recruit, retain, and develop staff necessary to accomplish programmatic needs, including interns, post-docs, and others to maintain talent pipeline. Conduct performance appraisals, salary reviews, promotion reviews, and other administrative tasks.
• Responsible for the overall human capital management of the department. As a leader in the Nuclear Science and Technology Directorate, the department manager is responsible for creating a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, inclusion, and diversity with focus toward the professional development of staff.
• Manager will report to the Division Director of Nuclear Fuels and Materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required:

• Advanced degree (PhD or MS) in Nuclear Engineering, Material Science, or a closely related discipline with commensurate experience in R&D on irradiated nuclear materials.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in nuclear materials R&D with 2 years of leadership experience demonstrating effective skills in recruiting and developing research staff, conceiving, organizing, and leading nuclear materials-related research projects and programs, developing and implementing business plans, and proposal formulation and program development.
• Knowledge of nuclear fuels and materials, irradiation testing, characterization, and post-irradiation examination. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Business management experience also preferred.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "Q" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Preferred Experience:

• PhD in Nuclear Engineering, Material Science, or a closely related discipline with commensurate experience in R&D on irradiated nuclear materials.

Job Information:

• The target pay range for this position is $158, 712 - $237,174 annually. The full pay range is $107,844 - $274,980. At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office and field/laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions:

Incumbent of the position performs in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. The noise level is generally moderate. Periodic travel required in normal course of job performance. Periodic safety training is necessary. Position may work irregular shifts of more than 8 hours/day and work alone.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject to multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

INL Mission:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements:

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information:

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