Economics and Operations Research Group Lead

Description

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) Decision Sciences Department of the Energy and Environment Science and Technology (EES&T) is looking for an Economics Operations Research and Analysis Group Lead. You will spend approximately 20% of your time managing your group and 80% of your time on technical research activities.

Our team works onsite with a 9/80 schedule at our Idaho Falls, facility with every other Friday off.

Responsibilities

• Continuously enhance your technical skills to stay current in your field.
• Contribute to research excellence through high impact peer-reviewed publications, software invention disclosures and patents.
• Lead and contribute to proposal writing to acquire funding from various funding offices.
• Use modeling and simulation to address complex problems across multiple different fields.
• Mentor researchers conducting analysis for DOE’s Bioenergy Technologies Office. Work with researchers to maintain and grow their technical capabilities to support that sponsor.
• Actively contribute to diversifying the group’s sponsors to include other DOE or DOD funding offices.
• Perform management responsibilities, including approving timesheets, conducting staff performance reviews, leading group member goal setting and progress monitoring, and supporting staff career development.
• Assist the Department Manager in creating, updating, and implementing a strategy for the group. Assist the Department Manager by overseeing talent development, including recruiting new team members and retaining existing staff, and identifying professional growth opportunities for group members.
• Ensure the work within the group is performed safely, within budget parameters and appropriate scope.
• Maintain the group’s existing technical capability base, identify and build new group capabilities associated with the mission area, and acquire and implement technical programs.
• Demonstrate technical leadership within the group’s area of study/discipline. Perform direct funded research on a topic relevant to the group's capabilities.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: 

• LP3 - Advanced degree in related field with 3 years of relevant experience or PhD and 2 years.
• LP4 - Advanced degree in related field with 6 years of relevant experience or PhD and 4 years.
• A sustained publication record in operations, economics, logistics, or supply chain research is required.
• You have demonstrated leadership capability that promotes an inclusive and diverse work environment allowing the safe performance of work and research. You must be a "team player" and a developing leader.

Desired Experience:

• PhD in Economics, Operations Research, Systems Engineering, Environmental Engineering/Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

Job Information: 

• The pay range for this position is: Level 3 ($93,204-$191,076)- Level 4 ($111,888-$229,284). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

Benefits and Relocation

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

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 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation’s nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

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. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply. 

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
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