Manager, Nuclear Energy External Innovation Technical Integration Office (IO)

Manager, Nuclear Energy External Innovation Technical Integration Office

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Manager, Nuclear Energy External Innovation Technical Integration Office (IO) to work on our Nuclear Energy External Innovation integration office team. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Idaho Falls facility with every other Friday off.

Responsibilities include :

• Interactions on behalf of DOE include applicants from the academic, industry, and national laboratory communities as well as other interested parties such as partners from the federal government.
• Fully accountable to DOE-NE, the national and international university research community, the national laboratory research community, and participating industries as all hold the engagements, actions, and outcomes of the IO to an outstandingly high standard.
• The benchmarks for this position are defensibility, transparency, and fairness for all competitively reviewed research, equipment, and student selections.
• Objectively meeting these expectations requires continued demonstration of excellence to maintain the confidence of sponsors, partners, and participants.
• Program funding opportunities and solicitations currently under management include DOE-NE university research, infrastructure, and student support; DOE-NE program crosscut funded R&D and equipment / facility access, DOE-NE SBIR owned scope areas under DOE Office of Science programs, DOE-NE participation in Office of Technology Commercialization calls, and other solicitation processes sponsored through DOE, national laboratories or other fund sources.
• Additional responsibilities include : Answering policy and submission related logistical questions from partners and participants, interpreting and implementing engagement practices with appropriate equity to all participants and informing partners of outcomes and consequences.
• Responsible to lead the implementation of workflows that include actions associated with the receipt and review of applications as well as program demographics including the systems required to execute this role.
• Maintains a direct relationship with DOE-NE leadership and handles the office and processes that are the focal point for DOE-NE competitive R&D.
• Primary interfaces for strategic decisions and formulation of policy, practice, and processes include senior DOE-NE leadership. Interfaces for program execution include academic leaders with vision, senior national laboratory personnel (national program directors), industrial representatives, and other interested public entities.
• Embodies values of excellence, teamwork, ownership, and ability to grow and develop staff.

Minimum requirements :

Preferred experience :

Job information :

Physical requirements :

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office and field / laboratory environment. The job requires hand / finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 35 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits and relocation :

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

INL mission : To discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL vision : To change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements : To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity : Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation : We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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