Group Leader - Strategic Threat Analysis

Overview: Protecting U.
S.
residents and visitors is among our nation’s highest priorities.
As adversaries gain access to sophisticated technologies and materials, the threats grow more dynamic and complex—from cyber and nuclear to chemical and biological weapons of mass effect and other forms of terrorism.
The PNNL national security mission employs our researchers, tools, and technologies to play a key role in advancing the ability to identify and secure nuclear materials, detect weapons of mass effect, manage nonproliferation treaties, secure our nation's borders, and protect critical infrastructures.
PNNL’s scientific discovery and capabilities—rooted in innovative theory, methods, algorithms, and tools—are enabling stronger, more resilient technologies and systems to safeguard national security.
Coupled with decades of radiological and nuclear materials expertise, advanced computing and threat analysis capabilities, and a broad fundamental science base, we are identifying and countering emerging threats that have significant impact at home and around the globe.
We are seeking a people-focused leader passionate about defining and driving the laboratory’s understanding of, and drivers for, emerging threats and disruptive technologies to serve as the Group Leader for Strategic Threat Analysis (STA) Group.
Today, the STA group scans for emerging threats and develops threat mitigation strategies that integrate data, scientific, and technical information into insight and options for decision makers.
The group currently leverages its analysis capability across a variety of domains including law, policy, economics, trade, and technology.
Moving forward, we seek a leader who can build capabilities which provide insight for the US national security community on emerging threats, as well as to help the laboratory to better understand, mitigate and leverage emerging and disruptive technologies.
Because this leader will steward capabilities that join the science and technology understanding of a DOE Office of Science laboratory with our knowledge of the threat landscape to increase our nation’s ability to adapt to the increasingly accelerated pace of technological change, he/she should have experience evaluating the implications of emerging science and technologies.
He or she should understand the analytic process and the benefits and drawbacks of utilizing different analytic tools, techniques, and datasets to solve various challenges.
An ideal leader will bring domain experience in a national security field such as intelligence analysis, strategic trade controls, chemical and biological weapons security, or nuclear and radiological weapons security.
The leader should be able to call on professional relationships inside and outside government to help craft and implement growth strategies.
The leader should also possess the interpersonal skills and experience to build an effective team that is empowered to execute the strategy.
The ideal leader will be well-versed in crafting a strategy that leads to new security-informed research and development at PNNL, ultimately driving S&T into the mission.
Rockstar Rewards: Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, supplemental parental bonding leave**, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support.
Employees are automatically enrolled in our company funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401k savings plan.
Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.
* Research Associates excluded.
**Once eligibility requirements are met.
Click Here For Rockstar Rewards Responsibilities: Positions comprised predominantly of research management responsibilities, with significant span of control and/or delegated authority and responsibility.
These positions generally manage multi-disciplinary organizations through staff leaders or subordinate managers.
Management decisions impact objectives, goals and long-term success of the organization and Laboratory.
As a core member of the Emerging Threats & Technologies Division leadership team, the STA Group Leader (GL) fills a variety of functions: Provides line management and technical leadership for the group, with responsibility for selecting, maintaining, and growing the people, equipment, facilities, and technical capabilities necessary to grow and execute the group's work.
The STA group includes approximately 40 staff located in Seattle and Richland, WA, and the GL oversees a leadership team of five Team Leaders who are direct reports.
The STA GL establishes high standards, removes barriers to success, seeks continuous improvement, and establishes a culture of quality while creating an inclusive, productive, positive work environment.
Provides strategic vision for the group, identifying key market opportunities where STA capabilities can be applied and driving new ideas into the market.
As a member of the NSD extended management team, the GL also identifies, solicits, and applies overhead and R&D funding and other resources necessary to meet these objectives.
Depending on level of experience, the GL may contribute business and institutional objectives across the Nation Security Directorate and PNNL more broadly.
Facilitates a collaborative approach to solving problems, seeking connections within the National Security Directorate (NSD) and outside the laboratory to achieve strategic outcomes.
In this role, the GL must be a diplomatic communicator, able to interpret and disseminate technical and organizational direction up and down the organization.
Serves as a role model in terms of meeting mission impact, achieving operational success, and building strong teams while emphasizing engagement, operational discipline, security, and safety.
Responsibilities: Working with our Program Development Office to define and attract new programs; identify, promote, and drive science and technology (S&T) into either PNNL’s research and development (R&D) process or the R&D processes of U.
S.
government departments and agencies.
Working closely with other groups in the Emerging Threats & Technologies Division to deliver science & technology solutions to our sponsors - act as a critical bridge between the research and operational capabilities of PNNL.
Developing and executing technical group plans and strategies to support programmatic delivery.
Managing five or more technical team leaders as part of the STA management team, growing the next generation of leaders.
Through the Team Leaders, accountable for the organization and leadership of STA staff.
Fostering a feedback-rich environment; actively understanding and resolving barriers that impede staff and accomplishment of work; providing clear, direct, and timely feedback and growth opportunities; and fostering active bi-directional communications to inform organizational decisions.
Contributing to division and directorate strategy objectives as a member of the Emerging Threats & Technologies Division leadership team; may lead, coordinate, or contribute to activities that advance organizational long-term goals.
Translating strategy into action, settling directions for capability investments, and defining future group strategy and technical agendas.
Administering overhead budgets and staff development resources to ensure expertise, facilities and equipment are mission ready.
Actively communicating Lab, sponsor, and external technical trends to the group, and representing group directions and capabilities outwardly to these communities.
Liaising with the external technical community, including developing partnerships with university and industrial collaborators who interact regularly with government sponsors to connect mission needs with PNNL computing capabilities.
Building a sense of community with PNNL staff located across the country in either hybrid or virtual environments.
Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: BS/BA and 10 years work experience -OR- MS/MA or higher and 8 years of experience Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing projects or teams in support of DOE/NNSA, DOD, DHS, DOS, other federal agencies, or the intelligence community.
Professional experience leading and directing analysis activities, generating data-informed recommendations, intelligence products, or technology development projects.
Strong record of collaboration across technical domains either in the public or private sectors and delivering results in multi-disciplinary environments.
Specialized knowledge or professional experience in a particular country or region.
Demonstrated record of developing and sustaining external funding for R&D programs, particularly from DOE/NNSA, DOD, DHS, DOS, or other government agency sponsors.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills and demonstrated ability to mentor others.
Has a strong reputation for integrity and trust.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
Supervisory or line-management experience and direct responsibility for capability stewardship of technical working group is preferred.
Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment: Not applicable.
Additional Information: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.
Requirements: U.
S.
Citizenship Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B.
Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the candidate selected is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP).
Note: Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.
S.
Department of Energy until non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for 12 months can be demonstrated.
Testing Designated Position (TDP): This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP).
The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing for illegal drugs, including marijuana, consistent with the Controlled Substances Act and the PNNL Workplace Substance Abuse Program.
About PNNL: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage.
Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.
S.
Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them! At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options.
PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living.
The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3-hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
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gov.
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Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.
If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.