Location: Amarillo, TX

Job Title: Chief Technology and Innovation Officer (CTIO)

Career Level From: Advisor

Career Level To: Advisor

Organization: Program Integration (50458812)

Job Specialty: Operations

What You'll Do

The Chief Technology and Innovation Officer (CTIO) plays a pivotal role in shaping Pantex’s vision and strategy for technology and innovation. The CTIO is a senior position responsible for steering Pantex’s vision and strategy for technological advancements in what and how we accomplish work. To be successful this role must foster relationships with universities and national laboratories to accelerate idea generation and the advancement of technologies. This role demands a strong blend of technical expertise, strategic foresight, and exceptional skills to cultivate a culture of innovation. The successful candidate must have knowledge and experience securing funding to implement new technologies and innovations. The CTIO will work closely with leaders, including the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Key Responsibilities Include

Technology Development & Deployment: Foster the development and implementation of state-of-the-art technologies to support an agile production environment, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives and the Pantex Strategic Agenda. Progress new solutions and initiatives being developed by teams of scientists and engineers to enhance production efficiency, quality, and capability.
Digital Transformation: Lead Pantex Digital Transformation efforts and alignment within the Pantex Strategic Agenda.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Aligning innovation initiatives with overall business goals by working closely with other senior leaders and departments.
External Partnerships: Strengthening collaborations that will identify and deploy advanced technologies, foster strategic partnerships, and interface with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) regarding R&D to mature
Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) projects through Plant-Directed Research and Development (PDRD). The partnerships include at a minimum universities and national laboratories.
Innovation Management: Leading the entire innovation lifecycle, from idea generation and testing to scaling new products, services, and processes.
Advisory Role: Provides strategic direction and leadership for the plant technology and research functions. Mentors integrated teams of scientists and engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
PDRD Program Advising: Overseeing project selections, and ensuring research initiatives align with long-term strategic objectives within the Plant-Directed Research and Development (PDRD) program. Steering Committee Governance: Chairing the Research & Development Senior Steering Group (R&DSSG) and the Digital Transformation Senior Steering Group (DTSSG), overseeing the advancement of applicable innovative ideas.

Minimum Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with: Minimum 12 years of relevant experience. (Typical experience 15+ years.)
OR Master’s Degree with: Minimum 10 years of experience. (Typical experience 15+ years.)
OR PhD with: Minimum 6 years of experience.

Department of Energy (DOE) Order 426.2A Requirements

Not applicable.

Preferred Job Requirements

20 years of relevant experience.
PhD in any science or engineering field with research experience.
Experience building and managing R&D portfolios with preference being experience in laboratory or academic settings.
Proven ability to engage in innovative R&D planning.
Prior experience successfully securing project funding.
Familiarity with the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) or the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science, or broader DOE lab experience.
Demonstrated experience across multiple sites, laboratories, and/or universities.
Experience in R&D planning that includes facility and capital projects.

#JointheMission: Your Impact Starts Here

At Pantex, you won't just find a job—you’ll discover a career of purpose safeguarding national security through work performed nowhere else on Earth. We empower dedicated, innovative individuals like you to achieve their greatest impact surrounded by exceptional talent and limitless opportunities for professional growth.

When you #JointheMission, you choose a lifetime career where your commitment is genuinely valued and rewarded. At Pantex, we believe that extraordinary talent thrives when supported by a balanced life. Discover the flexibility that empowers you to excel, coupled with a benefits package designed for your total peace of mind from comprehensive health coverage and robust retirement planning, to opportunities for continuous learning through education reimbursement.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10 CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.

Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

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