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Oak Ridge National Laboratory · 1 day ago

Managing Director for CAISER

Oak Ridge, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Managing Director for CAISER to accelerate the adoption and impact of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in national security domains. This role will focus on expanding strategic partnerships, identifying new opportunities, and aligning ORNL’s cutting-edge AI capabilities with the needs of federal agencies, defense organizations, and critical infrastructure stakeholders.

Advanced MaterialsClean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementManufacturingNuclearRenewable Energy

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead business development efforts focused on AI applications for national security, including defense, intelligence, and homeland security sectors

Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with federal agencies, contractors, and industry collaborators

Translate CAISER’s technical capabilities into actionable solutions for mission-critical challenges

Collaborate with researchers, program managers, and external stakeholders to shape joint R&D initiatives and technology transition pathways

Represent ORNL and CAISER at national security forums, conferences, and interagency working groups

Support proposal development, contract negotiations, and partnership agreements

Qualification

AI/ML technologiesBusiness developmentStrategic partnershipsProgram managementHPC environmentsActive security clearanceAI security knowledgeAdversarial machine learningCyber-physical systemsCommunicationNegotiation skillsRelationship-building

Required

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

7-10+ years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or program management within the federal or defense sector

Deep understanding of AI/ML technologies, national security missions, and government acquisition processes

Proven track record of securing funding, building coalitions, and delivering results in complex stakeholder environments

Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

Active security clearance (or ability to obtain one) preferred

Q clearance with SCI: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance from the Department of Energy

For employment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a Real ID compliant form of identification will be required

All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which requires a favorable post-employment background investigation

New employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation

If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO) risk determination to maintain employment