Deputy Principal Associate Director (DPAD) for Operations - Active Security Clearance Required

We have an opening for a Deputy Principal Associate Director (DPAD) for Operations. You will be responsible for overseeing the operations and maintenance of laboratory and office spaces assigned to the Engineering directorate. You will provide internal oversight of major operational activities within the directorate and serve as the principal interface for cross-institutional operational interactions. In addition, you will oversee safety and security policies and represent the Principal Associate Director across a broad spectrum of operational, business, safety, and security matters. This position is in the Engineering Principal Associate Director’s Office (PADO).

You will

• Serve as a member of the Engineering Principal Associate Director's senior management team, acting as a key interface with the Director's Office, other Principal Associate Directorates, and DOE/NNSA on matters of shared operational and facilities interest.
• Serve as the PAD delegate in high-level meetings.
• Direct Principal Associate Directorate (PAD) operations staff in prioritizing operational activities and collaborating with the senior financial manager to develop and manage Engineering indirect budgets.
• Represent Engineering on institutional policymaking bodies and task forces related to operations.
• Champion excellence and best practices in the development, communication, and effective implementation of environment, safety, health, security, work control, and business practices, including the proactive review and resolution of issues as needed.
• Lead emergency planning for the directorate to ensure readiness and preparedness.
• Oversee the Engineering internal informal problem and conflict resolution program (Ombuds), the Engineering Records Center, and serve as the Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) Coordinator.
• Lead the Engineering senior management team in formulating, implementing, and monitoring the directorate's long-term strategic operational and infrastructure plans.
• Lead planning, response, recovery, and analysis for off-normal events. Represent Engineering on senior management, institutional, and governance teams on operational topics such as security conditions, business continuity planning, and emergency drills and exercises.
• Oversee operations for all Engineering-managed facilities. Lead planning for the renovation, design, and construction of new Engineering facilities. Represent Engineering in institutional facility investments, site planning, and space management.
• Communicate effectively with Engineering divisions to ensure integration of technical activities and responsibilities with training compliance, operations, space management, and facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.