Director, Intelligent Automation & Advanced Analytics

Job Description

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking dynamic and visionary leader to join our Information Management Group as the IT Director for Intelligent Automation & Advanced Analytics. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to drive innovation and lead strategic initiatives at one of the nation's premier research institutions. The position reports directly to the Assistant Lab Director and is based in our Idaho Falls, Idaho office, following a 9x80 work schedule. If you are ready to take on a leadership challenge that will shape the future of energy, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity.

Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities

Lead the Intelligent Automation Center of Excellence (CoE) and Data Insights & Advanced Analytics CoE.
Foster the use of Intelligent Automation techniques to optimize lab wide processes.
Create systems within the Laboratory to manage business data as a valuable resource.
Drive the development and deployment of the enterprise's intelligent automation and data & analytics platforms for digital business.
Lead strategy and the development of intelligent automation techniques and data & analytics products. Drive the development and deployment of the enterprise's intelligent automation and data & analytics platforms for digital business.
Lead strategy and the development of intelligent automation techniques and data & analytics products.
Collaborate relevant directorate directors, CTO and CIO to ensure digital products are released on time, on budget and with high quality.
Identify and standardize the use and governance of data and analytics in support of the Lab’s business strategy. This includes the governance of data and algorithms used for analysis, analytical applications and automated decision making.
Demonstrate leadership, mentorship and strong INL values.
Ensure Laboratory records and documents are properly curated and accessible.
Lead regulatory and compliance programs related to AI data and analytics assets.
Develop and maintain controls on data quality and reliability to effectively manage risk associated with the use of data and analytics.
Create policies and controls for the appropriate protection of Laboratory information assets through a defined life cycle, from acquisition or creation to end of life destruction and disposal procedures.
Create and implement systems for data infrastructure, management, accuracy, security and privacy; data analytics and intelligence; data integrity and availability.
Coordinate with Cybersecurity to implement the program for an integrated data protection, privacy and controlled information system(s).

Required

Education, Credentials, and Work Experience

Master's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning or related field and 10 years experience, or Bachelor's degree in a related field and 15 years of relevant experience.
Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience for an integrated data protection, privacy and controlled information system(s)
Minimum 3-5 years of experience with intelligent automation, including exposure to modern tools and techniques, governance, centers of excellence, and automation techniques
Demonstrated experience with enterprise AI strategy, governance, or responsible-AI program development — including model risk management, AI policy development, or AI vendor/platform evaluation and having led this function in another organization
Direct experience with agentic AI, large language models, and generative AI governance in an enterprise or regulated setting
Exposure to advanced analytics tools and techniques
Exposure to intelligent automation tools including RPA, machine learning, and artificial intelligence
Experience in Centers of Excellence or similar structures including request intake, scoring, prioritization, cross-organization governance, solutions delivery, and overall operations
Experience establishing AI/data ethics frameworks (fairness, and bias monitoring) in a compliance-sensitive industry
Experience building or scaling citizen-development or champions-network adoption programs
Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance.

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 the public is required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Information

The pay range for this position is $127,596 – $331,752. At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials. T he target salary range for this position will be: $171,5304- $248,949.

About Us

Benefits and Relocation

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
401(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 Package
Benefit 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