Manager of Leadership Development

Job Description Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Manager of Leadership Development to work with our Human Resource Talent Development team. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Idaho Falls facility with every other Friday off. Responsibilities The Manager of Leadership Development ensures that development programs for Individual Contributors, Managers, and Leaders function as one coherent employee journey rather than three independent programs. This role owns the consistency, hand-offs, and shared philosophy that connect the three programs, along with the shared development infrastructure (assessments, coaching, mentoring, work experiences) that all three levels draw on — plus the people-management and coordination that lets the three Leads focus on program design. Program Component Oversight (in partnership with the three Program Design Leads)Own the portfolio of assessments used for self-awareness (e.g., MAPP, Workplace Big5, TalentTelligent Competencies), ensuring the right tools are selected, consistently deployed, and interpreted meaningfully across the IC, Manager, and Leader levelsOwn the coaching offering — both internal and external providers — including vendor/provider selection, quality and fit, and ensuring coaching is allocated and sequenced appropriately across the three levelsOversee the design and availability of mentoring and peer network opportunities (e.g., networking opportunities, use of One INL Mentoring), ensuring meaningful access at each level of the journeyOversee the identification of work experience needs (e.g., stretch assignments, job rotations) at each level, ensuring these experiences are intentionally built into individual development plans rather than left ad hocOversee the quarterly Empower Leader events as well as the bi-annual Leadership Summit event Integration & Coherence Own and maintain a shared competency/journey architecture spanning IC → Manager → Leader, ensuring the three Development Workstream Leads design against a common framework Identify and close gaps or redundancies at the hand-off points between workstreams (e.g., what a high-performing IC needs to be ready for the Manager program; what a new Manager needs before entering the Leader program)Establish and run a regular integration cadence (e.g., joint planning sessions, shared reviews) where the three Leads align on approach, terminology, and philosophyMaintain shared standards for how the development methodology is applied across workstreams, so the model means the same thing at every level even as content differs People Leadership Manage, coach, and develop the three Program Design Leads, including performance management and career growthBalance workload, staffing, and priorities across the three Leads, surfacing capacity conflicts to the Deputy Director when trade-offs require itRepresent the Leadership & Career Development workstream team's staffing needs and priorities to the Deputy Director of Programs and to the Deputy Director of Operations (Facilitation, Learning Experience capacity, LMS) planning conversations Program Health & Reporting Monitor cross-workstream metrics (e.g., progression rates between levels, consistency of participant experience, program effectiveness) in addition to each Lead's individual program metricsFlag when a workstream's design choices risk breaking integration (e.g., diverging competency language) and work with the relevant Lead to resolve itReport on the health of the integrated development journey as a whole — not just three separate program statuses Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in organizational development, Human Resources, Education, or related field (or equivalent experience)6 years of experience in talent/leadership development or organizational development, including experience designing or overseeing multi-level development programsDemonstrated experience with the 70-20-10 model or comparable holistic development frameworksPeople management experience, ideally managing other programs or instructional design professionalsStrong facilitation and influence skills — this role leads through alignment, not just authority, since the Leads retain content ownership Preferred Qualifications Experience building or maintaining competency models or career frameworks that span multiple levels of an organizationBackground in both individual contributor and leadership development (breadth across levels, not just one)Experience operating in a matrixed structure with a separate delivery/operations functionExperience managing external vendor or provider relationships (e.g., coaching, assessment platforms)Familiarity with psychometric or self-assessment tools (e.g., DISC, Big5, MBTI, or similar) and how they're applied in development contexts Job Information The target pay range for this position is ($104,649 –$160,458) annually. The full pay range is ($93,840-$225,180). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office and field/laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. About Us Benefits and Relocation Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)Paid time off (personal leave)Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)Comprehensive Relocation PackageBenefit eligibility subject to multiple factors, including employment status and position classification. At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas. 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 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure. 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. 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 When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration. INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.