Directorate Chief Operating Officers (DCOO) - FIP and ISS Directorates
Core
Senior operational leader responsible for overall governance, strategic planning, and performance of a Directorate at a national laboratory.
Role type
Principal executive operations leader (Directorate level)
Builds
Operational governance frameworks, strategic plans, and safe execution of scientific missions
Domain
National Laboratory Operations / Scientific Research Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Executive leadership, strategic planning, operational governance, resource allocation, risk management, performance management, policy implementation, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Change leadership, organizational effectiveness, stakeholder liaison
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Establish Directorate operational strategy and governance frameworks; Interpret and flow down institutional requirements; Lead infrastructure planning and resource allocation; Monitor operational performance and manage significant events; Provide functional leadership to Deputy for Operations; Ensure compliance with safety and management systems
Seniority
Principal, executive leadership