MTES Group Research Operations Manager - Flatirons Campus
National Laboratory of the Rockies, Arvada, CO, United States
MTES Group Research Operations Manager - Flatirons Campus
Location: CO - Boulder
Position Type: Regular
Hours Per Week: 40
Key Areas Of Responsibility And Associated Job Duties
Provide leadership and direct supervision to our non‑exempt Research Operations Technician team aligning team expertise with organizational and project goals at the Flatirons Campus (FC) as well as other MTES campuses or locations as needed.
Collaborate closely with the wider MTES Research Operations team to align group activities to support both the wider Directorate’s and Laboratory’s goals.
Lead workforce planning, resource allocation, and project execution for the MTES Research Operations Technicians Group including assignment of work tasks, staff coverage and coordination of work activities between research and technicians.
Coordinate field activities with FC site operations, security and EHSQ including management of the daily plan of the day (POD) meeting.
Manage group budgets, schedules, and performance metrics, ensuring accountability and alignment with strategic objectives.
Participate in performance management, hiring, compensation planning, promotions, and career development decisions.
Foster a strong safety culture in collaboration with Research Operations, research staff, Site Operations, and EHSQ.
Ensure staff safety trainings are completed on time, manage Work Planning and Control (WPC) for Worksafe activities and work order submissions.
Coordinate emergency response procedures for Flatirons facilities in partnership with the site emergency preparedness office.
Partner with the MTES Flatirons Campus Research Operations Manager (ROM) to identify lab space needs and support expansion planning.
Develop, implement and maintain a technician training matrix to enhance skill development and cross‑functional capabilities.
Drive performance improvement initiatives to elevate research operations support.
Ensure compliance with DOE and laboratory policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Assist with emergency response team and procedures as and when required.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and 9 years experience in a technically related research discipline; or Master’s Degree and 7 years experience; or PhD and 4 years experience.
Previous management and budget adherence experience may be required.
Degree in an appropriate field is required.
Demonstrated knowledge of legal and ethical management issues and practices.
In‑depth knowledge of the issues and best practices in the applicable field of expertise.
Excellent organization, project management, budgeting, interpersonal and communication skills.
Proven problem‑solving and negotiation skills.
Demonstrated ability to make appropriate decisions regarding work activities and projects.
Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and direct personnel with diverse skills, work styles and values.
Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
Additional Required Qualifications
Knowledge of electronics and instrumentation, data acquisition systems.
Working knowledge of medium and high voltage systems at FC and ability to perform diagnostics and testing and/or repair and replacement work on medium voltage (MV) (up to 115 kV) electrical equipment as a qualified electrical worker 3 (QEW3).
Good understanding and/or ability to learn the appropriate hazards that exist at the FC such as high wind, lightning conditions and other types of inclement weather conditions and be able to provide safety warnings to team staff as a result of such events.
Broad and in‑depth knowledge of the issues and best practices in the research operations.
Ability to collaborate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
12+ years of related experience (skilled trades, wind manufacturing, manufacturing, engineering).
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with team members.
Strong interpersonal, conflict resolution, and teaming skills.
Demonstrated significant leadership in an individual contributor role.
Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE (Q) security clearance and SCI access. SCI access may require a polygraph examination.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a relevant technical degree.
Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, motivate and direct personnel with diverse skills, work styles and values.
Ability to promote and model ethical and professional interpersonal and business behaviors and standards.
Demonstrated ability to make appropriate decisions regarding day‑to‑day work activities.
Working knowledge of and/or experience with hazards associated with Emergency Response activities.
Knowledge and application of Integrated Safety Management, Integrated Work Management, and other industrial hygiene and safety procedures is highly preferred.
Benefits Summary
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short‑ and long‑term disability insurance; pension benefits; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement. NLR employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance‑, merit‑, and achievement‑based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited‑term positions are not eligible for long‑term disability or tuition reimbursement.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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Location: CO - Boulder
Position Type: Regular
Hours Per Week: 40
Key Areas Of Responsibility And Associated Job Duties
Provide leadership and direct supervision to our non‑exempt Research Operations Technician team aligning team expertise with organizational and project goals at the Flatirons Campus (FC) as well as other MTES campuses or locations as needed.
Collaborate closely with the wider MTES Research Operations team to align group activities to support both the wider Directorate’s and Laboratory’s goals.
Lead workforce planning, resource allocation, and project execution for the MTES Research Operations Technicians Group including assignment of work tasks, staff coverage and coordination of work activities between research and technicians.
Coordinate field activities with FC site operations, security and EHSQ including management of the daily plan of the day (POD) meeting.
Manage group budgets, schedules, and performance metrics, ensuring accountability and alignment with strategic objectives.
Participate in performance management, hiring, compensation planning, promotions, and career development decisions.
Foster a strong safety culture in collaboration with Research Operations, research staff, Site Operations, and EHSQ.
Ensure staff safety trainings are completed on time, manage Work Planning and Control (WPC) for Worksafe activities and work order submissions.
Coordinate emergency response procedures for Flatirons facilities in partnership with the site emergency preparedness office.
Partner with the MTES Flatirons Campus Research Operations Manager (ROM) to identify lab space needs and support expansion planning.
Develop, implement and maintain a technician training matrix to enhance skill development and cross‑functional capabilities.
Drive performance improvement initiatives to elevate research operations support.
Ensure compliance with DOE and laboratory policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Assist with emergency response team and procedures as and when required.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and 9 years experience in a technically related research discipline; or Master’s Degree and 7 years experience; or PhD and 4 years experience.
Previous management and budget adherence experience may be required.
Degree in an appropriate field is required.
Demonstrated knowledge of legal and ethical management issues and practices.
In‑depth knowledge of the issues and best practices in the applicable field of expertise.
Excellent organization, project management, budgeting, interpersonal and communication skills.
Proven problem‑solving and negotiation skills.
Demonstrated ability to make appropriate decisions regarding work activities and projects.
Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and direct personnel with diverse skills, work styles and values.
Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
Additional Required Qualifications
Knowledge of electronics and instrumentation, data acquisition systems.
Working knowledge of medium and high voltage systems at FC and ability to perform diagnostics and testing and/or repair and replacement work on medium voltage (MV) (up to 115 kV) electrical equipment as a qualified electrical worker 3 (QEW3).
Good understanding and/or ability to learn the appropriate hazards that exist at the FC such as high wind, lightning conditions and other types of inclement weather conditions and be able to provide safety warnings to team staff as a result of such events.
Broad and in‑depth knowledge of the issues and best practices in the research operations.
Ability to collaborate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
12+ years of related experience (skilled trades, wind manufacturing, manufacturing, engineering).
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with team members.
Strong interpersonal, conflict resolution, and teaming skills.
Demonstrated significant leadership in an individual contributor role.
Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE (Q) security clearance and SCI access. SCI access may require a polygraph examination.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a relevant technical degree.
Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, motivate and direct personnel with diverse skills, work styles and values.
Ability to promote and model ethical and professional interpersonal and business behaviors and standards.
Demonstrated ability to make appropriate decisions regarding day‑to‑day work activities.
Working knowledge of and/or experience with hazards associated with Emergency Response activities.
Knowledge and application of Integrated Safety Management, Integrated Work Management, and other industrial hygiene and safety procedures is highly preferred.
Benefits Summary
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short‑ and long‑term disability insurance; pension benefits; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement. NLR employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance‑, merit‑, and achievement‑based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited‑term positions are not eligible for long‑term disability or tuition reimbursement.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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