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Department Manager, Integrated Systems and Thermal Analysis

Battelle Energy Alliance
paid time off, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Idaho, Idaho Falls
1955 Fremont Avenue (Show on map)
Jan 21, 2026
Description

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Department Manager, Integrated Systems and Thermal Analysis to work in our Energy, Environment Science and Technology (EES&T) Department. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Idaho Falls facility with every other Friday off. You will report to the Division Director for Integrated Energy Technologies.

The manager of the Integrated Systems and Thermal Analysis leads the development and application of modeling, analysis, and optimization tools for integrated energy system designs. These systems may incorporate multiple energy generation and utilization technologies, including electric and thermal energy generators (e.g., nuclear, renewables, fossil), energy storage, hydrogen production and utilization, chemical processes, and other industrial processes. Analysis and optimization focuses on both technical and economic viability.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Manage the activities of a department or a discipline through subordinate supervisors and professionals. Provide guidance to team members within the latitude of established company policies.
  • Responsible for the effective operation of activities of major significance to our organization. Decisions impact others in the immediate team and influences methods and techniques.
  • Execute financials, business planning, organizational priorities, and workforce. Ensure that budgets, schedules, and performance standards are realistically set and attained.
  • Typically manage employees who perform similar tasks. May manage supervisors, exempt, and non-exempt staff.
  • Receive objective based assignments and determine resources to meet schedules and goals.
  • Recommend changes to policies and establish procedures that affect department or multiple disciplines. Help develop overall objectives and long-term goals of the department and possibly the division.
  • Work with customers, understand priorities and develop solutions to advance customer missions.
  • Partner with key contacts outside own area of expertise and other external stakeholders.
  • Responsible for personnel activities to include: performance management, hiring, and professional development.
  • Communicate results and recommendations across discipline.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in an engineering or science discipline with 5 years' experience with (2) years of leadership experience.
  • Prior leadership (supervisory) experience with diverse teams.
  • Experience leading R&D programs related to energy systems, computational modeling, system analysis, or related areas.
  • Demonstrated track record in program development, interfacing with sponsors, and obtaining project funding.
  • Experience with industry engagement in collaborative efforts and initiatives.
  • Demonstrated track record of research eminence (e.g., scholarly publications, technical presentations, patents, software disclosures).

Desired Experience:

  • Master's degree with 10 years of relevant experience or PhD and 5 years of relevant experience.

Physical Requirements:

  • While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office and field/laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Information:

  • The target pay range for this position is ($158,712- $237,174 annually). The full pay range is ($107,844 - $274,980). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.

Benefits and Relocation

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
  • Paid time off (personal leave)
  • Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
  • Comprehensive Relocation Package
  • Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.
INL Mission
Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision
Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements
To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information
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INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.

Primary Location : US-ID-Idaho Falls
Job : Management
Organization : Energy & Environment Science & Technology (Bxxx)
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Regular
Job Posting : Jan 21, 2026, 3:48:57 PM
Unposting Date : Feb 21, 2026, 6:59:00 AM
RELOCATION : Position Relocation Eligible
TELEWORK : On-Site Worker
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