The Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies (CINT) is seeking outstanding candidates for the position of Co-Director. CINT is a Department of Energy/Office of Science Nanoscale Science Research Center operated jointly by Los Alamos and Sandia National Laboratories as a national user facility devoted to establishing the scientific principles that govern the design, performance, and integration of nanoscale materials with an annual budget of about $18M. The CINT Co-Director is also the Center Leader of MPA-CINT, a 60-person organization with an annual budget of $15M, including programs for a wide range of sponsors from threat reduction to applied energy to LDRD, as well as both BES core research and user facility support. The CINT Co-Director serves as the Co-Chair of the CINT Program Management Team (PMT), which is chaired by the CINT Director. The Co-Director is expected to eventually succeed the Director, presently a Sandia employee, in CINT's joint leadership model. In addition to shared responsibility with the Director for the overall success of CINT, the Co-Director is specifically responsible for: implementing CINTs scientific vision and strategy; developing and executing CINTs scientific vision and strategy as it relates to the broader set of sponsors beyond BES; serving as the primary point of contact for CINTs advisory bodies; and addressing inter-Laboratory operational issues. The MPA-CINT Center Leader is a key member of the Materials Physics and Applications Division Leadership team, championing the strategic, tactical, and operational success of the division in partnership with colleague group- and division-level managers.
A history of technical leadership, program development and management, and strategic planning. A record of effective communication, teamwork, and consensus building. A strong record of technical accomplishments and demonstrated professional experience in one or more of the MPA-CINT's thrust areas. PhD in a relevant field of science or engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience. The CINT Leader must have the ability to acquire a Q clearance (top secret), which normally requires US citizenship.
Summary
Serves as a business unit/group manager overseeing research and development employees and activities within one of the following disciplines: biological science, chemical science, earth science, materials science, physical science, engineering, or information/computing science and/or engineering.
NOTE: This position denotes a manager of research and development science and engineering functions. For non-research and development engineering management functions, see Engineering Manager job descriptions.
Job Duties
- Safety and security are a primary responsibility for all Laboratory employees. Maintains required safety and security training, assures safety and security compliance, and makes safety and security an integral part of every task, including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security. Serves as a model for the business unit/group in areas of safety and security behavior. Serves as a responsible steward of the environment and increases awareness of environmental laws and standards.
- Responsible for the overall management of scientists/engineers, skilled support employees, and all reporting research and development managers within a research and development unit/group.
- Manages the planning and coordination for multiple research and development activities, experiments, and processes for new technological initiatives and/or products at a research and development unit/group level.
- Establishes research and development unit/group objectives and annual work plans and delegates assignments to reporting research and development managers. Responsible for recommending solutions, monitoring implementation status, and reporting progress towards research and development unit/group objectives and improvements, including work scope, technical capabilities, schedules, budget, and operations.
- Ensures and models management behaviors to define and improve work flow and works cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
- Provides counsel, advice, and assistance to employees and management on matters dealing with government legislation, Department of Energy (DOE) contract compliance, and/or Laboratory policies or procedures to ensure compliance.
- Provides guidance, interpretation, and direction regarding policies and programs concerning research and development activities. Develops and implements updated processes and procedures in a timely manner.
- Ensures proper communication to research and development unit/group employees on the implementation of research and development policies, procedures and practices.
- Directs preparation of concise studies on complex subjects for senior-level management; identifies problem areas, investigates alternative solutions, determines cost implications, and selects and implements short- and long-term solutions to problems or opportunities for improvement.
- Responsible for the research and development unit/group budget; reviews applicable segment of budgets in relation to research and development objectives to ensure cost effectiveness.
- Directs the administration of research and development employees including, forecasting staffing requirements, adhering to action-oriented programs to address affirmative action placement goals, directing assignments, assuring workforce development, monitoring performance, and initiating personnel actions.
- Fosters a mutually respectful work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
Job Knowledge
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Advanced knowledge of and proven ability in one or more of the following research and development disciplines: biological science, chemical science, earth science, materials science, physical science, engineering, or information/computing science and/or engineering.
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Advanced knowledge of and proven ability in developing and implementing research and development projects and related processes.
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Advanced knowledge of and proven ability in conducting research and/or development activities, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions to problems affecting research and development activities, projects, and/or initiatives.
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Advanced knowledge of and proven ability in implementing, enforcing, and providing guidance for Laboratory policy and government regulations affecting research and development activities, projects, and/or initiatives.
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Advanced knowledge of and proven ability in implementing, enforcing, and providing guidance for Laboratory objectives and other statements of policy, practice, and/or procedure.
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Advanced knowledge of and proven ability in budget preparation and oversight.
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Advanced knowledge of and proven ability in management, supervision, and development of assigned employees.
Education
Direction
A. Supervision Received
§ Receives functional and operational direction from higher-level research and development managers.
§ Works under nominal supervision.
B. Supervision Exercised
§ Provides functional and operational direction to reporting research and development managers and technical, operational, and administrative staff.
§ Builds effective teams and enhances the technical and professional skills of reporting staff at a research and development unit/group level.
C. Contacts
§ Internal contacts include research and development line, project/program, and senior managers.
§ External contacts may include parent companies, government agencies, and professional and community organizations.
§ Participates in peer review at research and development unit/group, organization/division, and possibly Laboratory-wide levels.
This description is not intended to be a complete statement of every aspect of the position, but rather to act as a guide to the essential functions to be performed. Assigned functions of this job may vary, and other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or changed at the discretion of management.
Additional information about CINT is available at http://cint.lanl.gov/.
The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a pre-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
To ensure that you and LANL avoid any potential conflicts of interest, all current/former Government Officials must read and respond, if applicable, to the LANL Applicant Disclosure Form.
For specific questions about the status of this job, call (505)664-6947
