Argonne
Director, National Security Institute
Lemont, IL USA · Director · Contract
No sponsorship$254k-$396kDetected 89 days ago
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About the role
- They will communicate Argonne's capabilities to incubate and sustain research programs, bringing together a cross-disciplinary scientific coalition of personnel from across the Laboratory.
Responsibilities
- Build Strategic External Partnerships
- Develop and sustain collaborative relationships with industry, academia, federal agencies, laboratories, and other mission partners to expand the laboratory's national security impact and collaborative opportunities.
- Identify opportunities and connect complementary expertise across the laboratory to support the formation of multidisciplinary teams addressing complex sponsor and mission needs.
- Serve as a strategic ambassador for the laboratory by communicating enterprise-wide S&T strengths, differentiators, and mission-relevant expertise to sponsors, partners, and stakeholders.
- Support Alignment with Laboratory Science Strategy
Requirements
- At least 15 years of relevant scientific/technical leadership experience with a demonstrated track record of cross-organizational program and strategy development for national and nuclear security impact/outcomes
- Knowledge of the U.S. national security and intelligence communities and their R&D needs and requirements.
- Ability to exercise multi-program oversight and administration.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain SCI, DOE "Q", and other agency security clearances.
- Ability to model Argonne's Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.
- To perform the essential functions of this position successful applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract.
- Illegal drug testing as defined in 10 CFR 707.4 and a background investigation will be required prior to employment.
- The selected candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance and must be a U.S. citizen.
- Travel required.
Nice to have
- Degree in a scientific, engineering, or technical field.
- Advanced degree preferred.
Compensation
- Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only.
Visa & Work Authorization
- The Director will formulate and lead cross-directorate collaborations, engaging with sponsors and sponsor relationship managers to understand research needs of the national security community.
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