Director, Intelligent Automation & Advanced Analytics

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: (Knowledge, skills, and behaviors required for this position.)

Le  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.

·       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).

Education, Credentials, and Work Experience: 

Required

• Master's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning or related field and 10 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree in a related field and 15 years of relevant experience
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience with data management and data analytics, including exposure to modern tools and techniques, governance, centers of excellence, and advanced analytics techniques
• 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Information:

• Level  -  Director: 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.  The target salary range for this position will be: $171,5304- $248,949.

Working Conditions:

Incumbent of the position performs in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls.  The noise level is generally moderate. Periodic travel required in normal course of job performance.  Periodic safety training is necessary. Position may work irregular shifts of more than 8 hours/day and work alone.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Security and Privacy Language:
This position includes information security and privacy responsibilities as defined by NIST SP 800 53, OMB Circular A 130, and DOE Order 206.1A. Position must complete initial and annual role-specific training as required. The incumbent must sign and comply with all required access agreements prior to being granted access to organizational systems or data. Comply with all applicable information security and privacy policies and procedures by following established protocols, with an understanding that non-compliance may result in sanctions.