APPOINTMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular

LOCATION: Oak Ridge, TN (Eligible for Partial Telework)

SALARY RANGE: $270,000 - $300,000 Base Pay + Incentive

ELIGIBLE FOR A SIGN-ON BONUS AND RELOCATION

PURPOSE:

The Senior Vice President (SVP) of ORAU Government Services (OGS) is responsible for the overall principal business direction of this program and providing effective leadership for its employees. This position develops, implements and is accountable for strategies that enable the sustained growth of OGS through new contracts and grants and that are consistent with the ORAU mission. The SVP is principally responsible for OGS alignment with ORAU's strategic business objectives by setting the program's strategic direction, prioritizing tasks, planning current and future operations, and guiding the direction of specific program activities.

Supports and maintains OGS's growth and sustainability by developing and updating a sound strategy that incorporates multiple perspectives, analyzes best courses of action, sets short- and long-term goals, and allows for priorities to be adjusted based on changing circumstances.
• Works with direct reports to align operational decisions in support of the OGS strategy by prioritizing tasks, planning current and future operations, and guiding program activities.
• Makes sound operational decisions to address organizational issues that demonstrate decisiveness, resolve, and accountability and are in the mutual interests of OGS and ORAU.
• Drives sustained execution of ORAU's strategic plan by continually conveying the importance of its business strategy, translating that strategy into a principal business direction for OGS, establishing related strategies for accomplishing that direction, measuring OGS' progress related to ORAU's business goals, and insisting on accountability to those goals.
• Builds program talent by assessing talent gaps, establishing systems to recruit and retain talent across the organization, and creating strong succession plans to invigorate OGS's talent pipeline.
• Energizes OGS employees by effectively communicating ORAU's vision and strategic direction and clearly linking these strategic concepts to individual employee job functions. Secures the commitment of internal and external stakeholders to the organization's mission, vision, and values.
• Leads change by recognizing the need to change and by mobilizing others to take action to overcome resistance to change. Effectively communicates and creates accountability for the outcomes of change.
• Builds trusting relationships with employees, customers, and key stakeholders to enhance loyalty and influence, and to advance ORAU's business culture and reputation.

Must have leadership skills and abilities commensurate with the position. Master's degree and 10+ years of related experience required.

• Should have a broad range of experience regarding the activities of federal agencies with a scientific mission (some examples include National Science Foundation (NSF), The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Energy (DOE), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and National Institutes of Health (NIH)). This experience is necessary to communicate effectively with stakeholders and management staff.
• Must be well rounded and experienced in collaborating with business functions that support the OGS program to include areas such as: finance & accounting, human resources, quality management, safety & security, business development, communication and marketing, information technology systems, risk management, contract administration, procurement and facility management.
• Must have excellent relationship building, interpersonal, and influence skills with both employees and customers.
• Must have experience managing high functioning teams.
• Demonstrated experience as a highly collaborative and effective leader is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q and/or DoD Top Secret Clearance.
• Some travel is required.

Must have the skills and abilities to be able to:

• Establish a complementary program-specific strategic direction for OGS and communicate a compelling programmatic vision that sets short- and long-term goals for its achievement.
• Drive organizational and cultural change to achieve OGS' vision and goals by introducing new approaches and overcoming resistance to change.
• Create and exert influence with both internal and external stakeholders that garners their commitment to and accountability for pursuing the strategic direction for OGS.
• Generate alternatives to take advantage of strategic or operational opportunities. This includes developing decision criteria that prioritize the highest potential business outcomes and most critical customer needs.
• Proactively confront difficult issues and initiate bold action to resolve said issues while accepting accountability and responsibility for both the issues and related actions taken.
• Collaborate to reach outcomes that derive mutual benefit for impacted programs and serve the overall interest of the organization.

*The candidate's starting salary will be determined upon hire and ORAU will use salary survey data, internal comparators, and the candidate's qualifications to determine salary.

TOTAL REWARDS

ORAU has a strategic approach to providing total rewards to employees through a fair, equitable, and competitive total compensation package. The goal of our total rewards system is to integrate compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance, recognition, development, and career opportunities to attract, engage, and retain the talent required to achieve ORAU's business objectives. The benefit component of our total rewards program supports business goals by offering the following benefits based on employee eligibility:

• Legally required benefits
• Group Health insurance including: Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision
• Retirement plan contribution matching
• Disability insurance
• Group life insurance
• Travel Accident Insurance
• Section 125 reimbursement accounts
• Other voluntary employee paid benefit and insurance offerings

The ORAU total reward package also promotes work-life balance. Mindful of the need for employees to care for themselves and their families, ORAU offers the following additional work-life benefits based on employee eligibility:

• Telework
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible work schedules or compressed work weeks
• Occupational Health and Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program