Division Director, Centrifuge Enrichment Technology

UT-Battelle; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

On-site amenities

Job summary

UT-Battelle, running ORNL's Centrifuge Enrichment Technology Division, seeks a Division Director to lead science, engineering, manufacture prototypes, and deployment-readiness activities. You will drive strategy, manage ~200 staff, and coordinate with sponsors, government partners, and internal divisions to advance national enrichment capabilities.

Responsibilities include delivering milestones, ensuring quality and safety, and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and compliant research environment

Qualifications

• Requires MS in engineering/physical sciences with 15+ years in R&D/engineering/mission delivery.
• Demonstrated line-management and budgeting experience across diverse groups.
• Strong leadership, communication, and strategic vision in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.
• Experience managing large, multi-disciplinary organizations and external partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead division of ~200 staff including HR, budget, and operations.
• Develop and execute strategic vision for centrifuge enrichment technology.
• Ensure work scope, schedules, milestones, and deliverables meet sponsor commitments.
• Oversee safety, quality, configuration management, and compliance across projects.
• Represent ORNL to sponsors, committees, and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic vision

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Education

MS in engineering/physical sciences

PhD preferred

Tools

Quality Management Systems (NQA‑1/ISO 9001)

Project management tools

Job description

UT-Battelle, running ORNL's Centrifuge Enrichment Technology Division, seeks a Division Director to lead science, engineering, manufacture prototypes, and deployment-readiness activities. You will drive strategy, manage ~200 staff, and coordinate with sponsors, government partners, and internal divisions to advance national enrichment capabilities.

Responsibilities include delivering milestones, ensuring quality and safety, and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and compliant research environment