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Organizational Overview

Position Description

• Provide leadership, vision, and strategy to develop and deploy state-of-the-art information and computing systems in support of scientific research and business operations and collaborate closely with senior leadership to refine and implement that vision across the organization.


• Lead the Information Technology Division to develop and maintain:
  
  
  
  • IT infrastructure, which includes networking and telecommunications, cloud and on-premises application platforms, and desktop computing support.
  
  
  • Business systems that support research and business operations.
  
  
  • Information services, including the Research Library, records management, and scientific publications.
  
  
  • Effective cyber security protection programs for the Laboratory in accordance with DOE orders.
  
  
  
  


• Direct the effective and innovative use of IT, coupled with other institutional resources, to bring about greater organizational effectiveness and the advancement of research and operations, including business systems supporting Finance, Procurement, Human Resources, ES&H, Facilities, and our world-class User Facilities and scientific programs.


• Proactively partner, develop, and maintain effective working relationships and collaborations with leaders across the Laboratory. Ensure proper governance of IT initiatives by Laboratory management.


• Provide direction and guidance in formulating and executing a strategic information and technology plan consistent with Brookhaven's mission, and direction of the broader IT industry. Recommend priorities to executive leadership and guide the executive team to appropriate IT decisions. Determine investment strategies and priorities, and monitor effective control of the cost, schedule and performance of IT investments and corresponding projects. Establish effective priority-setting processes for major projects and allocation of resources to achieve schedule and budget objectives.


• Manage ITD resources, including the administration of personnel and budget to ensure maximum effectiveness and quality of service delivered, as well as cultivating an inclusive culture that emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement and commitment to excellence. This includes staff performance, assessment, career development, succession planning, sustaining morale, and improving productivity.


• Ensure implementation of Laboratory policy related to IT management and to computing and communications, in compliance with Federal law and with DOE requirements.


• Systematically anticipate, recognize, and control risks and measure performance over time using metrics, data, and analysis to improve performance.


• Personally establish leadership behavior, including regular and honest communications.

• Bachelor's degree in IT or related discipline and fifteen (15) years of relevant experience, with at least five (5) years in a senior IT leadership role


• Proven and successful track record of IT leadership, execution and delivery; demonstrated ability to define a vision, set a strategy and lead an organization from vision to implementation, on time and on budget.


• Experience leading high-performing IT organizations, cultivating environments with a shared sense of mission and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion principles.


• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, including creating a compelling vision and associated strategy for a complex organization and gaining commitment to the strategy from stakeholders.


• Record of ability to implement strategy, align staff and resources to achieve goals and to build and direct diverse, multidisciplinary organizations.


• Demonstrated commitment to the development of staff and leadership within the framework of diversity, equity, and inclusion as the path to excellence.


• Demonstrated ability to achieve excellence in operations to include cyber security, IT infrastructure and operations, information services, and application management and development.


• Inspiring, visionary and collaborative leader who can influence others to achieve common goals by engaging and developing robust, productive relationships with stakeholders.


• Demonstrated abilities as a skilled communicator with exceptional interpersonal, relationship building, advocacy and negotiation skills applied across a broad spectrum of constituents and stakeholders.


• Strong leadership presence. Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire others to action. Willingness and ability to engage with staff at all levels.


• Ability to work in a team setting, both as a leader and as a member.


• Broad business experience driving execution and adoption of strategic programs and innovative business systems across large teams in complex organizations and in different environments.


• Experience running a variety of systems in diverse business and technology environments.


• Ability to proactively identify and/or manage crises and controversies effectively.


• Demonstrated record of measuring, tracking, and trending performance data to improve the delivery of efficient and effective IT deployment and cyber security at the enterprise level.


• Prior experience representing the interests of an organization through interactions with federal, state, and local agencies.


• Experience developing and implementing cyber security and IT policies.


• Ability to meet eligibility requirements to obtain Q-level security clearance for access to classified information or matters.


• Travel domestically, as required

• Experience working in an organization with a strong academic and/or research mission, and familiarity with their policies and processes for conflicts of interest, business practices, and/or contracting.


• Experience with federal government contracts and regulations (FAR/DEAR).

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans;


• Flexible Spending Accounts;


• Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (vacation, holidays, sick leave, paid parental leave);


• Lab-funded Retirement Plan;


• 401(k) Plan;


• Flexible Work Arrangements;


• Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs;


• Employee Fitness/Wellness & Recreation: Gym/Basketball Courts, Weight Room, Fitness Classes, Indoor Pool, Tennis Courts, Sports Clubs/Activities (Basketball, Ping Pong, Softball, Tennis).