Computing Division Director

About the role

The Division Director for the Computing Division and Sector Manager for the Advanced Scientific Computing Research program within the newly formed Integrated Discovery Sciences Directorate is sought. This role will shape, steward, and grow PNNL’s computing research capability in service to DOE Office of Science missions and broader national priorities.

Responsibilities

• Set and execute a mission-aligned strategy advancing PNNL’s computational, mathematical, data-intensive, and AI-enabled science.
• Define a clear division vision, goals, priorities, and performance expectations aligned with directorate and Laboratory strategies.
• Integrate computing with domain sciences across BER, BES, FES, IRP, HENP, and other sponsor portfolios.
• Represent division capabilities nationally and internationally; elevate PNNL’s reputation in HPC, applied math, CS, scientific AI/ML, advanced architectures, quantum information science, scientific software, workflows, and data systems.
• Champion Laboratory-level capability investments and ensure impactful scientific outcomes (publications, software, data products, awards, partnerships).
• Lead a unified ASCR strategy across PNNL, including sponsor engagement, program development, proposal strategy, and long-term capability planning.
• Align PNNL capabilities with ASCR priorities in computer science, applied math, advanced computing technology, scientific AI/ML, quantum information science, and scientific software.
• Cook up cross-directorate proposals and programs linking computing with physical, environmental, biological, materials, and energy sciences.

Qualifications

• A BS/BA and 15 years of relevant experience - OR - MS/MA or higher and 13 years of relevant experience.
• A Ph.D. in computer science, applied mathematics, computational science, data science, engineering, physical sciences, or a closely related field.
• A significant record of scientific and technical accomplishment in one or more fields relevant to advanced scientific computing, including high-performance computing, applied mathematics, computer science, scientific AI, scientific data systems, advanced architectures, quantum computing, computational modeling and simulation, scientific software, or related areas.
• Recognized scientific or technical stature in areas directly relevant to DOE ASCR.
• Experience working with DOE Office of Science programs, national laboratory systems, multi-laboratory collaborations, or large federally sponsored research programs.
• Familiarity with ASCR program priorities in computer science, applied mathematics, advanced computing technology, computational partnerships, SciDAC, scientific AI, quantum information science, scientific data, workflows, advanced networking, and emerging computing systems.
• Direct line management experience of 50+ staff.
• Experience leading organizational change, including creation or realignment of research divisions, capability areas, centers, or cross-directorate programs.
• Demonstrated ability to connect computing research to science drivers in chemistry, materials, biology, earth sciences, energy, environmental science, fusion, nuclear physics, high-energy physics, or national security.
• Experience managing complex operational environments, including budgets, workforce planning, performance management, risk management, cyber and information stewardship, facilities, and technical infrastructure.
• Experience developing diverse leadership pipelines and mentoring senior research staff, group leaders, early-career scientists, and technical managers.
• Experience building partnerships with universities, industry, national laboratories, federal agencies, and international scientific organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical and strategic topics to senior executives, sponsors, researchers, operations staff, and external stakeholders.