Deputy Director for Science and Technology (DDS&T)

Company: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 22, 2025

Job Description:

OverviewThe Deputy Director for Science and Technology (DDS&T) plays a critical role in assuring the integration and alignment of PNNL's Science and Technology (S&T) portfolio across mission areas and directorates while directly addressing national and international challenges. This role requires strong leadership and influencing skills, credibility, adaptability, and agility to communicate and implement the Laboratory's strategy both internally and externally to a variety of audiences. The DDS&T reports directly to the Laboratory Director and is a member of the Laboratory Leadership Team.The DDS&T provides the scientific and management framework for institutional planning, discretionary R&D investments, academic partnerships, and technology commercialization. In addition, the DDS&T provides strategic direction for Science & Technology (S&T) programs throughout PNNL. The DDS&T also stewards the PNNL Council of Fellows and the Office of Research Integrity to assure PNNL maintains the highest standards of research quality.Responsibilities

• Assure alignment of Laboratory scientific and operational goals, investment priorities, cultural objectives, and institutional outcomes to achieve vision and strategy set by the Lab Director and Laboratory Leadership Team.
• Develop and advance PNNL's institutional S&T strategy and planning efforts to keep PNNL at the forefront of scientific discovery and application.
• Strategically integrate science and technology across core capabilities, missions, and inter- and intra-laboratory boundaries to support and enhance sponsor programs, benefiting the nation while furthering the mission of PNNL.
• Collaborate with R&D leaders to assure that each directorate's role in delivering the strategy is clear, actionable, and measurable.
• Initiate and oversee the development of new institutional research initiatives and partnerships, enhancing the Lab's capabilities for addressing current and emerging national needs.
• Steward the Laboratory's discretionary resources allocated to R&D and champion the increased strategic nature and impact of the Laboratory Directed R&D portfolio.
• Steward the Council of Fellows, the Lab's most distinguished body of scientists and engineers, to enhance S&T culture and foster a nurturing environment for the highest quality fundamental and applied research.
• Build robust and productive relationships between PNNL and selected universities with strategic or regional importance for PNNL's mission areas and capabilities.
• Represent PNNL to DOE and other sponsors, various scientific and engineering institutions, research partners, and the broader S&T community, aiming to enhance the Lab's S&T reputation and expand PNNL's visibility as a world-class scientific research institution.
• Assure the quality of research programs through oversight and peer reviews.
• Steward the Technology Commercialization office to assure federally funded research at PNNL has maximum economic benefit for the United States.
• Steward the Office of Research Integrity and investigate research quality and integrity issues.
• Serve as the laboratory's point of contact to the Board's Institutional Strategy, Science, and Technology committee (ISST).
• Provide institutional stewardship for the conduct of research at PNNL. This entails collaborating with the lab's Deputy Director of Operations to identify and mitigate research risks and to plan and assure facility readiness, workforce planning and safety, project execution, and adherence to Laboratory standards, expectations, and DOE contract requirements.
• Assure research operational perspectives are incorporated into the management operations strategies for PNNL.
• Eliminate duplication, maximize productivity, and resolve multi-disciplinary research issues.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelors Degree in science or engineering related field with 20+ years of progressively responsible leadership. -OR-
  • Advanced degree in science or engineering related field with 18+ years of experience.Preferred Qualifications:
    • Experience in multiple functions within a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), major research or academic institution.
    • National/international reputation in their scientific field.
    • Excellent relationship management skills to promote trust and partnership internally and externally to the laboratory.
    • Documented record of R&D management of increasingly diverse science and technology programs that refresh institutional capabilities.
    • Federal security clearance level Q or higher.Hazardous Working Conditions/EnvironmentNot applicableAdditional InformationThis position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.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 candidate selected is subject to pre-employment and 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 until non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for 12 months can be demonstrated.Testing Designated PositionThis 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 PNNLPacific 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 OpportunityOur 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 considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), 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 Drug Free WorkplacePNNL 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 RequirementsIn accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes 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) risk determination to maintain employment. Once you meet the three-year residency requirement, you will be required to obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment.Mandatory RequirementsPlease 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 RewardsEmployees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, 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 401k savings plan. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.* Research Associates excluded.**Once eligibility requirements are met.Notice to ApplicantsPNNL 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 SalaryUSD $388,000.00/Yr.Maximum SalaryUSD $525,000.00/Yr.
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