Department Manager - Hydrogen and Electrochemistry

Idaho National Laboratory•Idaho Falls, ID

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Department Manager to lead our Hydrogen and Electrochemistry department. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Idaho Falls facility with every other Friday off. The Manager will report to the Division Director for Integrated Energy Technologies. The Hydrogen and Electrochemistry Department works to valorize clean and renewable energy by researching, developing, and demonstrating technologies that use heat and electricity to create chemicals and fuels from microgram to kilogram scales. The Department Manager provides leadership over three research groups: transient kinetic analysis, chemical processing, and high temperature electrochemical processes. Work conducted across the department is a combination of laboratory performance evaluation, advanced technology development, materials discovery and processing, and computational analysis. The Department applies advanced techniques and analyses to define testing protocols, testing requirements and procedures, performance metrics, assessment methodologies, and to develop advanced performance, analysis and design modeling tools.

Requirements

Degree in an engineering or science discipline.
Minimum 5 years relevant experience with a Ph.D., 10 years with a MS, or 15 years with a BS.
3+ years experience leading and managing technical teams.
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Degree
Experience at a DOE national laboratory, DOE, or experience in engaging with DOE.
Experience leading research and development activities in batteries or other electrochemical technologies.
Experience in engaging program sponsors at DOE, industry and other federal agencies.
Experience in materials development, processing and integrating new materials into devices
Experience leading a team of at least 20 individuals
Ability to obtain an L/Q clearance
Ability to travel up to 20%

Responsibilities

Responsible for expanding the capability of science-based technology development, testing, and performance assessment to produce chemicals and fuels while defining new avenues of research and collaboration that enhance the deployment of these systems with customers in the Department of Energy, the Department of War, other government agencies and the private sector.
Developes and executes business and technical strategy leading to program growth and impact, capability enhancement, and technical leadership that requires coordination with industry, universities, other laboratories, or other departments.
This responsibility includes development and regular updates to a talent plan that includes succession candidates, competencies, recruiting targets, and required resources.
Responsible for resource allocation and work performance for projects within the department and work with other Department Managers to ensure successful completion of cross-department, division, and directorate research activities.
Lead department efforts to attract and retain top-notch talent. This includes working closely with HR recruiters, compensation, the onboarding staff, and with EES&T management.
Conduct and oversee staff performance, merit, and professional development.
In addition to management activities, at least 30% of time will be dedicated to performing technical activities.