Division Director, Tritium Technology at Savannah River National Laboratory

Aiken, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Program Management, Technical Leadership, Research And Development, Nuclear Material Handling, Advanced Manufacturing, Isotope Science, Budget Management, Regulatory Compliance, Mentoring, Cross-disciplinary Collaboration

Industry

Research Services

Description

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL), a national laboratory under the stewardship of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (DOE-EM), is seeking an innovative and strategic Division Director to lead the Tritium Technology Division within the Weapons Production Technology (WPT) Directorate. The WPT Directorate plays a vital role in supporting the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Defense Programs, serving as the technical authority for the development, validation, and implementation of tritium processing technologies that address both current and future stockpile requirements. In this leadership capacity, the Division Director collaborates closely with the Associate Laboratory Director of WPT to guide science and technology programs. Key responsibilities include establishing a compelling vision backed by a strategic execution plan, enhancing stakeholder engagement and relationship management with major sponsors and production facilities, and fostering staff professional growth and development. The Division Director is instrumental in creating organizational momentum that advances SRNL’s facilities and capabilities. Working with their leadership team and the Laboratory’s operations staff, the Division Director develops and implements priorities for facility operations and planning. Additionally, this role participates in institutional research and management initiatives, develops cross-disciplinary research proposals, and promotes collaboration across SRNL and with partner universities and external institutions. "We put science to work!" Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges. Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce. Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include: *Benefits vary based upon employment status * Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed * Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid) * Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid) * AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid) * Savings & Investment plan: * * Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting * Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match) * Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap * Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children) * Paid Time Off * Employee Assistance Plan * SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions. For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the “About” tab at www.srnl.doe.gov. BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation. Weapons Production Technology (WPT) is a world leader in tritium fuel cycles with a strong industrial partnership, including most private companies working on fusion research. WPT also leads the Tokomak Exhaust System Development Project for the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor. The staff of 300 in this vibrant organization are leading the frontiers of tritium effects on materials, hydrogen science, fusion related research, plutonium metallurgy, sensing and metrology, advanced engineering, and advanced manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Lead the Tritium Technology Division by establishing a strategic vision and managing science and technology programs to support national stockpile requirements. Collaborate with stakeholders and operational staff to advance facility capabilities and promote cross-disciplinary research initiatives.