Center Director, Computational Sciences & HPC Leader

National Laboratory of the Rockies; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 173,000 - 311,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Pension benefits

403(b) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

National Laboratory of the Rockies in Golden, CO seeks a Center Director for the Computational Sciences to lead the MCCS Computational Science Center, overseeing six groups and directing strategic and operational priorities.

The role requires a PhD with substantial computing research and proven leadership in R&D programs, budgeting, and cross-group collaboration. On-site with partial hybrid options; salary range $172,700–$310,900; DOE clearance required.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computational Science, CS, or related field with extensive computing research.
• DOE Q security clearance eligibility requirements and related compliance.
• Proven leadership in research and development programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership addressing DOE/CMEI needs for CSC.
• Integrate six CSC groups and align priorities across teams.
• Oversee staffing, budgeting, performance, and compliance.
• Lead and advance center research, operations, and capabilities.
• Represent NLR's computing efforts nationally and internationally.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budget management

Program strategy

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

PhD in Computational Science or related field

Job description

National Laboratory of the Rockies in Golden, CO seeks a Center Director for the Computational Sciences to lead the MCCS Computational Science Center, overseeing six groups and directing strategic and operational priorities.

The role requires a PhD with substantial computing research and proven leadership in R&D programs, budgeting, and cross-group collaboration. On-site with partial hybrid options; salary range $172,700–$310,900; DOE clearance required.