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Does a career focused on changing the world's energy future intrigue you? If so, we might have just the opportunity you're looking for!

Idaho National Laboratory's (INL) Nuclear Materials Performance Division is seeking forward-thinking professionals interested in exploring a career as a Senior Manager of the Advanced Characterization Department.

Our team works an on-site 4x10 schedule located at our Materials and Fuels Complex with every Friday off!

Responsibilities Include:

Manage the Advanced Characterization Department within the Nuclear Materials Performance Division. Individuals are sought with a strong background and experience in understanding the mechanistic behavior and degradation of irradiated fuels and materials from LWR (light water reactors) and new reactor systems. The Advanced Characterization Department Senior Manager drives continuous improvement in the quality and efficiency of measurement instruments, experimental processes, and data analysis related to characterization as it pertains to post-irradiation examination. Additional responsibilities include ensuring effective technical and career mentorship for a large team; acting as a technical resource for others; coordinating with internal and external customers to define the use of test and examination data and to ensure that data is of the type and quality required; building relationships with the commercial nuclear industry, government entities, universities, and small businesses that lead to advanced characterization processes and post irradiation examination programs of national relevance; responding to requests for proposals for characterization or capability development; and maintaining a strategy that guides deployment of new research areas and capabilities.

The Advanced Characterization Department Senior Manager also performs a role as a principal investigator, conducting research, development, and analysis of nuclear fuels and materials with emphasis on characterization that bridges the gap between microstructural scale and engineering scale with respect to fuel performance and structural material degradation. In this role, the Senior Manager establishes research plans and experimental design for research projects/programs that they participate in, collects, assimilates, interprets, and reports data. The Senior Manager serves as a role model by being a major or sole contributor to the generation of peer-reviewed publications, reports, proposals, and intellectual property. It is expected that approximately 80% of the Manager's time will be spent on department management and 20% on conducting R&D projects.

 Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in nuclear science, engineering, or related subject area with 5 years' experience.
• Extensive knowledge of nuclear fuels and materials, irradiation testing, post-irradiation examination and advanced material characterization techniques.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• At least 3 years of increasing technical and personnel leadership experience demonstrating effective skills in organizing technical work, developing and implementing strategies, building relationships with universities, industry, national laboratories, and/or small business that benefit the nuclear industry, and recruiting talented individuals.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in development of intellectual property within the nuclear industry.

• Experience in using data analytics and Artificial Intelligence in Research and Development projects.

  Preferred:

• Advanced degree in nuclear science, engineering, or related subject area

Job Information:

• The target pay range for this position is $158,712- $237,174 annually. The full pay range is $107,844 - $274,980 annually. At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.

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 people is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject to multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

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:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is 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.

Other Information:

When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.