Job Description

About Us:
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Situated in southwest South Carolina, SRNL is located approximately 20 minutes from Augusta, Georgia (home of the annual Master’s Golf Tournament) and 30 minutes from Fort Gordon (home of the new US Army Cyber Command).

The complex is one hour from South Carolina's Capital: Columbia, within three hours of Charleston's beaches, and just a couple of hours from Greenville/Spartanburg, SC.

Aiken is known for its famous thoroughbred horses, southern hospitality, growing community, thriving school district, numerous parks and golf courses, great weather, spacious avenues, and historical large and impressive homes.

Position Summary:
This leadership position will provide execution management of R&D personnel on a daily basis to support new and existing missions within the Environmental and Legacy Management Directorate.

Responsibilities include execution of R&D scope encompassing project management of schedules, budgets, and development and utilization of personnel and facilities. Assist the Division Director in developing and implementing business growth strategies and technology development. Manage work control and quality assurance aspects of the technical work. Work directly with SRNL program and division management to define technical, personnel and administrative requirements to meet SRNL technical and national programmatic needs in the areas of glass, ceramic, and cementitious materials and process development, which constitute a significant portion of the R&D scope.

Additionally, collaborate and integrate with current initiatives and future program development in the areas of corrosion science, metallurgy and materials characterization. Strong communication skills are needed as the individual will work closely with SRNL program and portfolio managers to be a strategic partner in advancing SRNL wide research programs (e.g., Radioactive Material Packaging Programs, Waste Processing, Energy Security Programs, National and Homeland Security Programs, and Environmental Management Programs). An ability to collaboratively engage with customers internal and external to DOE is essential.

The Manager will support professional skills growth for employees and promote personnel visibility to maintain and develop new customers and capabilities. Perform HR management of approximately 15-25 technical staff, including salary administration, subcontracts, performance reviews, and career development. Provide day to day supervision and policy enforcement of all assigned personnel. Ensure that adequate resource/staffing are available to meet customer needs and forecast future staffing and critical skills needed to support existing and new programs. Provide technical direction and focus of R&D activities to assure delivery of high-quality products on time and within budget.

Clearance Required to Perform Job?

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Basic Education Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in applicable science or engineering discipline (see preferred qualifications below) plus 10+ years of relevant experience.

Other Required Qualifications

Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. or Master's degree in applicable science or engineering discipline preferred (Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry).

Demonstrated experience leading Research and Development activities for technology development and deployment.

Publication record and peer recognition as an expert is a plus.

Competency #1

Deliver Results

Competency Description #1

Understand job responsibilities and be accountable for results.
Meet goals and strive for customer satisfaction and corporate success.
Make sound workplace and business decisions.
Keep commitments and promises.
Plan work in a responsible manner, balancing company goals vs. schedule, budget, safety and resources.
Elevate issues early to avoid surprises.

Competency #2

Shape the Future

Competency Description #2

Adapt and perform consistently under changing requirements and dynamic work situations.
Take initiative to offer or try a new approach to make the team and the company more successful.
Foster business success by offering and supporting different perspectives.
Continuously improve in job performance.
Take on stretch or rotational assignments to support company initiatives and achieve self development.

Competency #3

Build Relationships

Competency Description #3

Build and maintain good working relationships with everyone.
Maintain a customer-focused attitude and strive to satisfy the customer.
Communicate in a clear, respectful manner with everyone. Publicly recognize others for a job well done.
Provide open and timely feedback regarding meeting and delivering commitments.

Competency #4

Energize & Recognize Team

Competency Description #4

Work with team members to ensure team, department, and divisional goals are met.
Communicate in a clear, respectful manner with team and management.
Collaborate and share with other team members to promote knowledge transfer.
Mentor, guide, and provide assistance to newer employees.
Promote teamwork and support other members of the organization.
Ask for help and support when needed.
Recognize colleagues for their achievements.

Competency #5

Model Excellence

Competency Description #5

Behave in a professional manner demonstrating integrity, ethics, and a high standard of values.Deliver your work with pride and ownership.Respect others’ knowledge, skills, and experiences.Seek to appropriately identify and resolve challenges.Work to make the organization, company, and mission more successful.Apply Continuous Improvement processes to work scopes to improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary costs.Strive to exceed expectations in task completion.Embrace the company’s culture of service, excellence, and stewardship.Take personal responsibility to care for equipment and resources.Adhere to conduct of operations principles.

Note:
BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.

Job Expires

30-May-2023

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