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Overview

PNNL is nationally acclaimed for its pioneering work in artificial intelligence (AI) research and development. The AI and Data Analytics Division (AIDA) is seeking a Group Manager to lead a newly formed team of engineers and program staff. This team will play a critical role in our AI engineering and data analytics portfolio, encompassing staff with skill sets in DevOps, MLOps, testing, and program/financial management. We are looking for an innovative leader to oversee this group of 80 professionals. This leader will manage these specialized skill sets, while collaborating with other software engineering groups within AIDA, each contributing unique capabilities to the portfolio.

This position is ideal for someone passionate about innovation, national security, and building high-performing teams. We are seeking a leader adept at navigating change with vision and strategy to create a cohesive, high-impact teams.

As the Group Manager, you will foster a people-focused leadership style, uphold our values, and guide the group toward success. You will be a research line manager with significant influence and authority, driving decisions that shape the objectives, goals, and long-term success of the group and division.

Responsibilities

Positions comprised predominantly of research management responsibilities, with significant span of control and/or delegated authority and responsibility. These positions generally manage multi-disciplinary organizations through staff leaders or subordinate managers. Management decisions impact objectives, goals and long-term success of the organization and Laboratory.

• Leadership Excellence: Lead a dynamic team of over 80 staff, primarily located in Richland and Seattle, WA.

• Strategic Vision: Collaborate with division leadership and other group managers to develop and implement a clear vision and strategy for applied and operational data science, data analytics, and data engineering, while ensuring alignment with PNNL's broader objectives. Establish a strong foundation to drive further impact.

• Co l laboration and Growth: Work closely with data science, software engineering and architecture, and human-centered computing groups to create a vision for delivering operational AI, data analytics, and data science solutions to our sponsors.

• Mentorship: Guide and mentor future leaders, providing clear, direct feedback, and fostering growth opportunities. Define and cultivate the applied and operational data science discipline to support our National Security Directorate sponsors, focusing on mission-driven impact, and rigorous data science principles.

• Communication and Advocacy: Serve as an interface for National Security Directorate sponsors on our engineering capabilities. Develop and deliver impactful presentations that highlight PNNL’s leadership in Applied AI to increase visibility.

• Foster One Team Concept: Collaborate with AIDA leadership to create a unified team environment with a focus on engineering.

• National Security Leadership : As a member of the National Security Directorate’s extended leadership team, secure internal R&D and overhead funding to achieve group, division, and directorate-level objectives and priorities. Collaborate with our Program Development Office to define and attract new programs, promoting and integrating science and technology into PNNL's R&D processes and those of U.S. government departments and agencies.

• AIDA Stewardship : Contribute to division strategy objectives as part of the AIDA leadership team.

Resource Management: Administer overhead budgets and staff development resources to ensure mission-readiness in expertise, facilities, and equipment

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA and 10 years work experience -OR-

• MS/MA or higher and 8 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical degree in computer science, computer engineering, data science, or a related field.

• Experience with DOD, DHS, DOE, and/or other federal agencies.

• Experience leading teams through change with a dynamic leadership style.

• Professional and technical achievements in data engineering, computer science, or a related field.

• Supervisory or line management experience overseeing technical staff.

• Experience fostering technical capabilities.

• Proficiency in managing research or technology development projects and teams.

• Strong record of cross-disciplinary collaboration and delivering results.

• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with a passion for mentoring and a reputation for integrity and trust.

• Proven success in securing project funding and managing budgets.

• Outstanding oral and written communication abilities.

Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment

Not applicable

Additional Information

This 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 Position

This 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 PNNL

Pacific 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 Opportunity

Our 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 careers@pnnl.gov .

Drug Free Workplace

PNNL 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 Requirements

In 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 Requirements

Please 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 Rewards

Employees 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.

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Notice to Applicants

PNNL 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 Salary

USD $174,100.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $261,200.00/Yr.