Chief Science Officer (CSO) / Chief Research Officer (CRO)

at Battelle Energy Alliance dba Idaho National Labora in Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States

Idaho National Laboratory ( INL ) is seeking an experienced technical professional with a track record of national-level leadership success for the role of Chief Science Officer ( CSO ) / Chief Research Officer ( CRO ) of INLs National & Homeland Security (N&HS) Science and Technology Directorate. Our team works a 980 schedule located out of our Idaho Falls facility with every other Friday off.

The CSO / CRO provides scientific and strategic leadership for INLs N&HS mission and serves as a senior adviser to the Associate Laboratory Director ( ALD ) for N&HS. The CSO / CRO helps implement the ALDs vision for creating and sustaining world class R&D capabilities in the Laboratorys key national security mission areas, such as cybersecurity for industrial control systems, critical infrastructure security and resilience, nuclear nonproliferation, wireless and mission critical communications R&D, and scientific contributions to U.S. warfighters.

Responsibilities Include:

• Represents the N&HS directorate and INL as a whole in various forums and as such is expected to understand the full scope of N&HS work and ensure N&HSs research objectives are aligned with INLs vision, mission, and values.
• Ensures that N&HS delivers relevant and impactful research and development of the highest quality and serves as an advocate for N&HS accomplishments to advance the standing, recognition, and branding of the Laboratory.
• Proactively manages and drives N&HSs Laboratory Directed Research & Development ( LDRD ) portfolio, from the development of research concepts to harvest strategies for successful research outcomes.
• Leads initiatives to increase the quality and quantity of N&HSs publications that document the directorates scientific discoveries and accompanying inventions, patents, and other innovations.
• Assist N&HSs in drawing world-class researchers to INL and is expected to serve as a mentor for early and mid-career researchers, with an emphasis on career development and support.

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• PhD in a science, engineering, or national security discipline and at least 15 years of relevant experience. Relevant experiences include R&D leadership in a U.S. Government agency, at a national-level center such as a Department of Energy national laboratory or other Federally Funded Research and Development Center, or in a university setting recognized for national-level excellence.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obt