Director Environmental Management Sector

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory•Richland, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position develops and delivers on a comprehensive strategy for the Environmental Management Sector at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). The primary sponsor for this Sector is the Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management (DOE-EM). The Sector Director is responsible for ensuring that PNNL’s science and technology capabilities support both near-term and long-term DOE-EM mission priorities and emerging national environmental management and nuclear cleanup needs. The Sector Director serves as the primary PNNL interface with DOE-EM and regularly engages with senior DOE leadership, federal agencies, industry partners, universities, national laboratories, and the international environmental community. This role draws upon existing scientific and technical capabilities across PNNL while supporting development of new capabilities aligned with evolving sponsor priorities and mission opportunities. The Sector Director is expected to position PNNL as a national leader in environmental management, remediation, and nuclear cleanup missions through strategic engagement, market leadership, and execution of initiatives that elevate the visibility and impact of PNNL. This position is responsible for managing a PDM budget of approximately $1.4M and delivering on annual sales targets in the $40M to $80M range.

Requirements

BS/BA and 15 years of relevant experience; OR MS/MA or higher and 13 years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in engineering, materials science, earth sciences or related fields.
Familiarity with DOE-EM sponsor priorities, mission objectives, and environmental remediation programs.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with DOE-EM Managers at both Headquarters and site offices, DOE contractors, national laboratories, industry partners, and universities.
Demonstrated experience leading strategic planning, business development, and pipeline management activities aligned with mission priorities and organizational growth objectives.
Demonstrated ability to integrate multidisciplinary and national laboratory capabilities to support complex DOE-EM and environmental management missions.
Proven ability to lead technical teams, work across organizations, and collaborate effectively with scientists, engineers, program managers, and senior leadership.
Demonstrated experience identifying, shaping, and supporting complex federal research, development, and deployment opportunities.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational influence, and relationship-building skills, with a passion for solving important technical and mission-focused challenges.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for the Environmental Management Sector aligned with DOE-EM mission priorities and emerging national environmental and nuclear cleanup needs.
Serve as a primary interface with DOE sponsors, federal agencies, industry partners, national laboratories, universities, and other external stakeholders to strengthen strategic relationships and expand PNNL impact.
Lead strategic planning, business development, sponsor engagement, and business pipeline activities aligned with sector objectives and organizational growth priorities.
Identify and shape new opportunities by aligning PNNL science and technology capabilities with sponsor priorities, national initiatives, and emerging market drivers.
Partners across directorates, divisions, and sectors to integrate multidisciplinary capabilities and deliver innovative solutions to complex environmental management and remediation challenges.
Support development and execution of strategic investments, emerging capabilities, and technology advancement initiatives that strengthen PNNL leadership in environmental management and remediation.
Work with Program Management Office Directors and Division leadership to identify, evaluate, and manage programmatic, operational, and business risks.
Lead and influence cross-organizational teams to support successful execution of projects, programs, and strategic initiatives.
Represent PNNL in strategic sponsor engagements, national forums, technical collaborations, and external partnerships to elevate PNNL visibility and national impact.
Promote a collaborative environment supporting technical excellence, innovation, organizational integration, and mission impact.
Deliver results aligned with sector strategy, organizational priorities, and laboratory growth objectives.