Director, Applied Energy Programs Portfolio

Savannah River National Laboratory • Aiken, SC

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About The Position

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking a Director for the Applied
Energy Programs Portfolio. This position is responsible for strategic
coordination, growth, and disciplined execution of SRNL's programs across the
Department of Energy (DOE) applied energy mission areas, including the Office of
Electricity, the Office of Nuclear Energy, the Office of Critical Minerals and
Energy Innovation, and ARPA-E. The Director will work in close collaboration
with program leads, division leadership, and principal investigators to drive
strategic alignment across these mission areas.

The Director will provide strategic leadership for transformative research
initiatives by fostering collaboration, defining priorities, ensuring strong
execution, and shaping themes for proposal development. This role will play a
crucial role in driving cross-cutting opportunities that span multiple technical
disciplines, sponsors, and programs across SRNL.

This senior-level role will report to the Associate Laboratory Director (ALD)
for Science, Energy & Innovation (SEI).

"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.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team responsible for day-to-day engagement with individual DOE program offices.
• Ensures consistency in sponsor engagement quality, program management rigor, and portfolio reporting.
• Drives portfolio growth aligned with SRNL core capabilities.
• Integrates scientific programs with facilities, advanced manufacturing assets, and technical divisions.
• Proactively elevates issues requiring ALD or laboratory leadership attention.

Benefits

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
• Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Life Insurance Non-Contributory 1X salary (company paid)
• AD&D Non-contributory 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed