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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Cloud Innovation Strategist in Richland, Washington
Overview
Are you ready to be at the forefront of the digital revolution, leading the charge into the vast potential of cloud technology? We're seeking a passionate and fearless Cloud Innovation Strategist to ignite excitement, drive innovation, and shape the future of our continuum computing world!
About Us
At Pacific Northwest National Lab, we don't just embrace change — we pioneer it. We're disruptors, trailblazers, and innovators, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the cloud. Not just to do something better but to attempt things others never thought possible. With cutting-edge technology, leading research capability, and a culture of relentless innovation, we're transforming scientific domains and empowering our sponsors to thrive in the digital age.
Your Mission
As our Cloud Innovation Strategist , you'll be a critical voice in assessing and promoting the adoption of cloud platforms and technologies, inspiring developers, research customers, sponsors, and decision-makers to harness the power of the cloud like never before. You'll spread the word of cloud computing far and wide, sharing our solutions, highlighting research innovators, and revolutionizing the way organizations approach technology.
What You Bring
Passion for Technology: You live and breathe cloud computing, with a deep understanding of its transformative potential.
Exceptional Communicator: Expert ability to convey technical information to diverse stakeholders (including non-technical), ensuring clear and compelling communication of project impact and objectives.
Project Manager: Proficiency in project management methodologies, tools, and techniques applied to cloud computing platforms, services, and architectures.
Workforce Developer: Spearheading initiatives to assess current skills, design tailored training programs, foster hands-on experience, facilitate mentorship, and promote a culture of continuous learning of cloud technologies for innovation and growth.
Natural Leader: A conscientious and detail-oriented thought leader who inspires innovative solutions to customers' most urgent information technology challenges.
Technical Savvy: While you don't need to be a developer, you should have a solid technical foundation and the ability to grasp the intricacies of cloud technology.
If you're ready to make your mark on the future of technology and be part of something truly revolutionary, we want to hear from you! Take the leap into the cloud and join us on this exhilarating journey to reshape the world as we know it. Apply here now!
Responsibilities
Inspire and Educate: Drive awareness and understanding of available and emerging cloud platforms through captivating presentations and coordinating webinars and workshops. Turn skeptics into believers and novices into experts measuring increase competency across the organization.
Build Community: Cultivate a vibrant community of cloud enthusiasts, developers, and thought leaders. Foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation to propel the cloud revolution forward.
Thought Leadership: Drive our strategic position in key conferences, workshops, and publications, showcasing our expertise, sharing innovative insights, and fostering collaboration to shape lab/industry discourse.
Customer Advocacy: Be the voice of the customer within our organization. Advocate for their needs, gather feedback, and champion solutions that empower them to succeed in the cloud.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
BS/BA and 9+ years of relevant project management experience -OR-
MS/MA or higher and 7+ years of relevant project management experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Business, Marketing, or related field AND 6+ years of technical Project Management, Marketing Operations, or related experience.
4+ years of specialized functional (e.g., Cloud/HPC computing, Security, AI) experience.
Experience guiding creative input, development, and execution from concept to completion.
Passionate about cloud, cloud architectures and adoption and proven track record of working in a customer-facing role.
In-depth technical knowledge and skillful presentation and public speaking abilities in addressing working teams, large audiences, executives, researchers, and analysts.
Complex project management experience in a highly matrixed organization.
Business acumen, aptitude for insightful analysis, and skilled in crafting and delivering compelling messaging and value propositions.
Ability to successfully lead, innovate, and openly collaborate across diverse functional organizations, time zones, and cultures.
Must be able to independently identify issues and problems and provide recommended solutions to overcome those problems.
Ability to build technical and business credibility with research staff and grow mind share with highly strategic partners.
Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment
Not applicable.
Additional Information
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.
Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship
Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B.
Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the candidate selected is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP).
Note: Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.S. Department of Energy until non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for 12 months can be demonstrated.
Testing Designated Position
This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing for illegal drugs, including marijuana, consistent with the Controlled Substances Act and the PNNL Workplace Substance Abuse Program.
About PNNL
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or 3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity
Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov .
Drug Free Workplace
PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.
If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.
HSPD-12 PIV Credential Requirement
In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.
Mandatory Requirements
Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.
Rockstar Rewards
Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, supplemental parental bonding leave, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company funded pension plan and may enroll in our 401k savings plan. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.
- Research Associates excluded.
**Once eligibility requirements are met.
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Notice to Applicants
PNNL lists the full pay range for the position in the job posting. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the pay range and actual placement in the range is determined based on an individual’s relevant job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. This approach is applicable to all positions, with the exception of positions governed by collective bargaining agreements and certain limited-term positions which have specific pay rules.
As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.
Minimum Salary
USD $134,500.00/Yr.
Maximum Salary
USD $219,500.00/Yr.