Technical Project Manager, Software Engineer and AI

At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget. Our Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Earth and Biological Sciences, Physical and Computational Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus.

The National Security Directorate (NSD) drives science-based, mission-focused solutions to take on complex, real-world threats to our nation and the world. The AI and Data Analytics Division, part of NSD, combines profound domain expertise and creative integration of advanced hardware and software to deliver computational solutions that address complex data and analytic challenges. Working in multidisciplinary teams, we connect foundational research to engineering to operations, providing the tools to innovate quickly and field results faster. Our strengths are integrated across the data analytics lifecycle, from data acquisition and management to analysis and decision support.

Responsibilities

• Lead project execution across software engineering, data science, and AI/ML initiatives from initiation through deployment, operations transition, and sustainment handoff
• Own integrated planning and controls—scope, schedule, budget, milestones, resourcing, and governance—delivering clear, actionable status reporting and documented decisions
• Apply agile practices to support iterative software delivery, data science experimentation, and development cycles
• Partner with Technical Leads, Architects, Principal Investigators, Data Scientists, and SMEs to drive execution, resolve blockers, and align technical decisions with program objectives
• Maintain project artifacts in Jira/Confluence (backlogs, roadmaps, decision logs, action items, dependency tracking)
• Identify and mitigate risks and issues across scope, technical execution, data quality, model performance, ML-Ops readiness, security/compliance, and deployment
• Serve as primary stakeholder interface, translating mission objectives into executable plans and managing expectations on progress, risks, and tradeoffs
• Experience with National Security or federal government projects

This position is based in Richland, WA or Seattle, WA and requires an onsite presence.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA and 9+ years of relevant project management experience OR
• MS/MA or higher and 7+ years of relevant project management experience
• Experience managing software engineering, analytics, AI/ML, or data science projects in technically complex environments, including experimentation, validation, deployment, and operationalization

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in computer science, data science, information technology, engineering, or related technical field
• Demonstrated success with cross-functional teams (software engineers, data scientists, researchers, SMEs)
• Proficiency with agile delivery methods and project tracking tools (Jira, Confluence)
• Proven ability developing and managing project schedules, budgets, dependencies, and delivery metrics
• Strong sponsor engagement and stakeholder communication skills
• Solid analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and collaboration capabilities
• PMP certification

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B.
• Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the applicant selected for hire is subject to pre-employment drug testing, and post-employment random drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP). Note: Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.S. Department of Energy if non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for 12 months cannot be demonstrated.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust telehealth care options and several mental health benefits
• Free wellness coaching and health savings account
• Flexible spending accounts
• Basic life insurance and disability insurance*
• Employee assistance program and business travel insurance
• Tuition assistance and relocation
• Backup childcare, legal benefits, and supplemental parental bonding leave
• Surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support
• Company-funded pension plan* and 401(k) savings plan with company match*
• Up to 120 vacation hours per year and ten paid holidays per year

*Research Associates excluded. All benefits are dependent upon eligibility.

Pay

Minimum Salary: USD $140,200.00/Yr.