Section Head, Classified Computing

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The Field Intelligence Operations Division (FIOD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Classified Computing Professional to lead our new FIOD National Security Computing Section. This section will provide operational management of the routine operations and resources to enable classified high-performance computing (HPC) and the associated secure data center operations to support classified HPC in accordance with intelligence community policies, directives, and regulations.

The Section Head will directly supervise at least two Group Leaders and contribute to the development of the structure and functions of the section as it develops. The initial two group leaders will be focused on classified HPC operations and providing support to computing in support of classified AI research and development (R&D). The Section Head will work in coordination with the FIOD Operations Section Head who manages the following four groups: FIOD Information Technology (IT) for classified systems, Enterprise IT, Information Assurance (IA) for classified systems, and Special Security Office (SSO) group that provides Personnel Security and Physical Security for the secure operations of the SCIF.

As part of our team, you will be joining a vibrant group of professionals eager to provide premier customer service to ensure people and information technology remain secure. The team is collaborative and strives to ensure security practices and procedures are understood, implemented, and enforced.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

The Section Head is a senior technical leader responsible for directing and executing a mission-focused portfolio of advanced technology capabilities in support of the Field Intelligence Element (FIE). This position requires deep technical expertise combined with proven leadership experience to deliver secure, high-impact solutions across both classified and unclassified environments.

The role serves as a critical bridge between operational mission needs, sponsor priorities, and ORNL’s world-class technical capabilities. The Section Head ensures alignment with ORNL and NSSD strategic objectives while advancing innovative, operationally relevant technologies that enhance national security outcomes.

Technical Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the technical vision, strategy, and execution for emerging and advanced technology capabilities aligned with FIE mission requirements and NSSD priorities.
• Identify, assess, and mature emerging technologies (e.g., HPC, AI/ML, advanced analytics, data platforms, cyber and information assurance technologies) for operational application.
• Translate complex mission needs into technically sound, executable solutions.

Program Execution & Operations

• Direct day-to-day execution of a diverse technical portfolio across classified and unclassified environments.
• Ensure delivery of capabilities meets cost, schedule, performance, and security requirements.
• Establish and track technical, operational, and mission-relevant performance metrics.

Secure Systems & Compliance

• Ensure all systems and activities comply with applicable security, information assurance, export control, and classified computing requirements dictated by intelligence community and DOE policy, regulations, and orders.
• Partner closely with Special Security Officers (SSO), Information Assurance (IA), Cybersecurity, and IT organizations to achieve and maintain system authorization and continuous compliance.
• Proactively identify and mitigate technical, security, and operational risks.

Integration & Transition to Operations

• Guide the integration of advanced technologies into operational environments, ensuring scalability,…