Manager, STEM Education and Workforce Development

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory•Richland, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the HR Deputy Director, the Manager, STEM Education and Workforce Development provides leadership for PNNL's STEM education and workforce development programs, advancing initiatives that inspire learners, strengthen engagement, expand pathways into STEM careers, and support the Lab’s mission. This role leads the development and execution of STEM education strategies and programs that connect students, educators, universities, community organizations, industry partners, and researchers with PNNL's science and technology capabilities. The Manager develops organizational capabilities, leads professional staff, builds strategic partnerships, secures and manages sponsored programs, and ensures STEM initiatives deliver measurable outcomes aligned with Laboratory priorities and Department of Energy objectives. Working collaboratively across the Laboratory, the Manager translates strategic priorities into operational plans, manages multiple complex programs and initiatives, and drives continuous improvement through collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence.

Requirements

Demonstrated strategic thinking, sound judgment, collaboration, and organizational leadership.
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex scientific and technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Ability to align STEM education strategies, programs, and partnerships with organizational priorities and mission objectives.
Ability to lead, develop, and coach professional staff while managing multiple complex programs and organizational priorities.
Ability to evaluate complex organizational challenges, balance competing priorities, allocate resources, and develop practical, data-informed solutions.
Ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders across organizational levels and external partner organizations.
Ability to develop and sustain strategic partnerships with government agencies, educational institutions, community organizations, industry, and research partners.
Ability to develop competitive proposals, manage sponsored programs, and steward external partnerships.
Ability to evaluate program performance, interpret data, identify opportunities for improvement, and communicate organizational impact.
Ability to lead change, foster innovation, and drive continuous improvement across STEM education programs in response to evolving workforce needs and educational best practices.
Ability to leverage advanced data analytics and reporting tools to evaluate program outcomes and inform strategic decisions.
Bachelor's degree plus 10+ years of relevant experience OR a Master's degree plus 8+ years of relevant experience.
Relevant experience includes progressively responsible leadership in STEM education, workforce development, education or research administration, community engagement, educational partnerships, outreach, program management, or a related discipline.
Experience within a Department of Energy national laboratory, federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), research university, or comparable scientific organization.
Experience leading professional staff and managing multiple complex programs, projects, or organizational initiatives.
Experience developing and executing organizational or departmental strategies, managing budgets and resources, and delivering measurable organizational outcomes.
Experience building collaborative partnerships across government, academia, industry, nonprofit organizations, or research institutions.
Experience influencing organizational priorities and leading through collaboration in a complex, matrixed environment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of research-based STEM education, workforce development, and outreach best practices.
Experience working with Department of Energy STEM education or work-force development programs, priorities, or sponsors.

Responsibilities

Lead STEM education and workforce development programs through a team of professional staff, ensuring successful execution of departmental priorities, program objectives, and organizational goals.
Develop and execute departmental plans, operational priorities, and performance strategies that align STEM education initiatives with Laboratory, Battelle, and Department of Energy objectives.
Lead the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of STEM education, outreach, and workforce development programs that deliver measurable impact.
Develop, manage, and deploy STEM education capabilities, processes, and systems that strengthen program performance and organizational effectiveness.
Manage multiple complex programs, projects, budgets, resources, schedules, and associated risks while ensuring successful delivery of program commitments.
Build collaborative relationships with Department of Energy program offices, educational institutions, community organizations, industry partners, professional societies, and other national laboratories to expand STEM education opportunities and strengthen strategic partnerships.
Develop competitive proposals and cultivate external funding opportunities that advance STEM education initiatives and expand organizational capabilities.
Partner with research organizations and Laboratory leadership to align STEM education programs with scientific priorities, workforce needs, and emerging opportunities.
Establish meaningful performance measures, evaluate program outcomes, and communicate organizational impact to Laboratory leadership, sponsors, and stakeholders.
Represent PNNL through regional and national partnerships, working groups, and collaborative initiatives that advance STEM education and workforce development.
Build PNNL's reputation as a trusted partner and recognized leader in STEM education through collaborative relationships, operational excellence, and program impact.