Director Laboratory Protection Division
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory conducting multidisciplinary research in computing, AI, energy, materials, nuclear science, neutron science, isotopes, and national security.
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About Oak Ridge National Laboratory
ORNL is a government-owned, contractor-operated U.S. Department of Energy research laboratory in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. UT-Battelle operates ORNL for DOE; the laboratory currently provides AI and high-performance-computing capabilities alongside science and engineering research infrastructure.
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About the Role
You will lead the Laboratory Protection Division's strategy, business planning, budgets, staff development, security, and emergency-management operations. You will ensure regulatory compliance, manage stakeholder relationships, authorize safe work, implement DOE requirements, and improve management systems.
Requirements
- BS or BA degree
- At least 12 years of relevant experience in US military, law enforcement, DOE security, or emergency management roles
- At least five years in a management or leadership role
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Secret Compartmented Information clearance
- Pass a pre-placement drug test and participate in random drug testing
- Availability for work outside normal hours and occasional travel
Responsibilities
- Provide vision and implement a strategy for division capabilities
- Prepare and implement business plans and budgets
- Manage commitments, schedules, and operational priorities
- Recruit, develop, motivate, and retain emergency management and security staff
- Manage relationships with customers and stakeholders
- Implement Department of Energy requirements
- Support intellectual property protection and safeguards
- Authorize work and ensure safe, secure, compliant work activities
- Implement safeguards, security, and emergency management requirements
- Assess and improve management-system performance
Benefits
- Medical plans
- Retirement plans
- Flexible work hours
- On-site fitness facilities
- Banking facilities
- Cafeteria facilities
- Prescription drug plan
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Contributory pension plan
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Vacation and holidays
- Parental leave
- Legal insurance with identity theft protection
- Employee assistance plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Wellness programs
- Educational assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Employee discounts