ScienceIT Department Head

Berkeley Lab's Information Technology Division (IT) has an opening for a Science IT Department Head to join their Leadership Team!

In this exciting role, you will have a unique opportunity to lead the organization responsible for supporting scientific and research computing, data management, scientific consulting, and research support at one of the world's leading research institutions. You will play a pivotal role in driving the Laboratory's strategic approach to providing internal HPC services, scientific storage, AI infrastructure, and cloud solutions that enable groundbreaking scientific discoveries. As the ScienceIT Department Head and member of the CIO's senior leadership team, you will set the strategic vision for how ScienceIT can accelerate our scientific endeavors and directly impact hundreds of research projects and teams. We are seeking a visionary and strategic leader dedicated to using computing and technology to transform and accelerate open science.

What You Will Do:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the ScienceIT organization, aligning its services with the Laboratory's scientific mission.
• Manage and oversee the delivery of HPC services, scientific storage, AI infrastructure, scientific virtualization, container hosting, and cloud provider management for Berkeley Lab and, under the direction of Campus ResearchIT Leadership, similar services for the University of California Berkeley.
• Lead a consulting team that assists researchers in locating and effectively utilizing scientific computing resources including the use of AI tools for coding and scientific discovery.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including the National Energy Research Scientific Center (NERSC), Energy Sciences Network (ESnet), Private Investigators (PIs), and Scientific Division Directors; and with close collaborators such as UC Berkeley for shared scientific computing services
• Serve as a key liaison with the Laboratory's Senior Leadership Team to develop compelling scientific computing service offerings.
• Drive the long-range vision of ScienceIT, identifying and recommending new and emerging technologies.
• Supervise a staff of computer systems engineers and manage ongoing group activities and projects.
• Prepare budgets, determine resource allocation, and maintain staffing to meet workload demands.

What is Required:

• A Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge/training) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline and a minimum of 10 years of related technical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated management experience including a proven track record of building a high-performing team, supervising a technically advanced staff of IT professionals, and growing progressively larger and more complex technical groups in a complex computer systems or networking unit.
• Experience crafting long-term, strategic, and tactical approaches for HPC and/or related services.
• Demonstrated experience with large competitive bid procurement methods and execution including the ability to determine scientific computing resources, services, and costs from scientific requirements.
• Strong project management skills including experience with the successful execution of high profile projects with a track record of getting things done with a sense of urgency.
• Demonstrated collaboration experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders including the ability to work with scientific researchers to understand and shape their needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including experience organizing and presenting customer focused technical data, reports, and projects to audiences with varying degrees of technical expertise.

Desired Qualifications:

• An Advanced Degree (or equivalent knowledge/training) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Notes:

• Application Deadline: For full consideration, please apply with a resume and cover letter describing your interest by April 24, 2025.
• Appointment Type: This is a full-time career appointment, exempt (monthly paid) from overtime pay.
• Salary Information: This position is expected to pay $223,032 - $272,580 annually, which fits within the full salary range of $198,252 - $334,536 annually for job code C70.8. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary for this position will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualification and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, certifications, and aligned with the internal peer group.
• Background Check: This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
• Work Modality: This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule - a combination of teleworking and performing work on site at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA 94720. Work schedules are dependent on business needs. Individuals working a hybrid schedule must reside within 150 miles of Berkeley Lab.

Want to learn more about working at Berkeley Lab? Please visit: careers.lbl.gov

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: The foundation of Berkeley Lab is our Stewardship Values: Team Science, Service, Trust, Innovation, and Respect; and we strive to build community with these shared values and commitments. Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We heartily welcome applications from all who could contribute to the Lab's mission of leading scientific discovery, excellence, and professionalism. In support of our rich global community, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under State and Federal law.

Berkeley Lab is a University of California employer. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.