Division Director, Tritium Technology

About the role

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL), a national laboratory under the stewardship of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (DOE-EM), is seeking an innovative and strategic Division Director to lead the Tritium Technology Division within the Weapons Production Technology (WPT) Directorate.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the long-term strategic vision for WPT in the areas of hydrogen isotope science and production-related processing, ensuring the division’s national and international prominence.
• This includes achieving production goals, securing new and ongoing research funding, supporting workforce development, meeting scientific program objectives, providing operational support, and addressing scientific infrastructure needs.
• Act as the Laboratory’s primary liaison for all NNSA Defense Programs activities related to Tritium, as well as other key sponsors.
• Provide thought leadership in new technology frontiers and ensure that sponsor needs and expectations are consistently met.
• Promote a culture of scientific excellence, maintaining high standards of safety and security in all activities.
• Proactively advocate for stewardship and accessibility principles within the division.
• Serve as a key member of the WPT Senior Leadership Team, contributing to the formulation and execution of strategic priorities, initiatives, and programmatic growth.
• Develop research programs and strategic partnerships with other national laboratories, colleges, universities, research institutions, and both public and private corporations.
• Drive strategic initiatives for the directorate, including the integration of machine learning into advanced manufacturing processes.
• Provide direct line management for the Tritium Technology Division.
• Oversee recruitment and retention of talent, ensuring a diverse applicant pool and workforce.
• Promote science education and work to build a pipeline of future researchers through outreach and education programs with other national laboratories and learning institutions.
• Foster employee development through mentoring, performance management, and succession planning.
• Represent the Division as the primary contact on lab-level committees, task forces, and working groups, sharing responsibility for the overall lab-wide science and technology strategy.
• Integrate and execute commercialization activities through the Laboratory’s business plans and strategies.
• Develop communication strategies across the directorate for multi-disciplinary programs and initiatives.
• Effectively communicate relevant information to key internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead community engagement activities to support regional and national stakeholders.

Qualifications

• A recognized degree (minimum B.S.) in engineering or a physical science discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• At least 10 years of research and development (R&D) experience in advanced manufacturing, isotope science, or a closely related technical field, with at least 5 years in technical leadership or program management roles.
• A proven track record of leading multidisciplinary research programs, managing scientific staff, and building research portfolios.
• Experience engaging with federal sponsors, including DOE, NNSA, DOD, or industry partners within regulated environments.
• Willingness to travel for stakeholder engagement, site reviews, and partnership development.
• For ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required.

About Us

We put science to work! Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce. Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
• Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
• AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
• Savings & Investment plan: Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
• Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match)
• Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
• Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Plan
• SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.

For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the “About” tab at www.srnl.doe.gov. BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process.