THIS POSITION IS SHORT TERM, MAX 1000 HOURS IN A CALENDAR YEAR

North Wind Services is actively seeking individuals who can contribute to national security within the science, technology, and engineering fields as part of our supplemental labor team at vital federal research and development installations supporting the Department of Energy. NWS has an established history of contributing to the success of their customer's mission. Available employment opportunities may range from administrative and logistical support to advanced technical positions.

Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy.

Successful candidates will be employees of NWS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance the missions of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA. Though employed by NWS, the employee will take day-to-day direction from technical personnel employed directly by the research laboratories. Pay, benefits, Human Resource, and Employment Management functions are provided by NWS.

The Global Security (GS) Principal Directorate has an opening within the E-Program for a Computer Scientist. The successful candidate will have a strong background in mentorship and project management experience. Under minimal supervision, the successful candidate will provide computational sciences expertise and support outreach efforts for the High-Performance Computing for Energy Innovation Program. This position will be a 25% time. The successful candidate will be required to pass various on-site training modules to pursue work assignments.

Essential Duties

- Under direction from HPC4EI Management, assist with outreach to the manufacturing community to generate leads for potential industry partners.

- Utilize their background and understanding of National Laboratory computing capabilities to help expand the programs network of industry partners.

- Assist with promoting program benefits and opportunities by presenting at DOE sponsor events, conferences, and industry hosted events.

- Aid new National Laboratory PIs launching their first HPC4EI projects.

- Host sessions at conferences, workshops, and other events to showcase the work of HPC4EI PIs.

- Assist in the development of promotional materials for the HPC4EI program, including web pages, fliers, and brochures.

- Assist in the organization of HPC4EI events such as workshops, webinars, seminar series', etc.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

- Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computational Engineering, or equivalent combination of experience.

- Successful experience presenting information to private sector and sponsor agencies both written and verbal.

- Extensive experience mentoring early career scientists.

- Extensive expertise related to manufacturing processes and utilizing modeling and simulation to improve them.

- Extensive expertise related to AI, machine learning, and their application to industrial processes.

- Understanding of DOE, DoD, and DHS mission needs and ability to utilize and recommend National Laboratory capabilities to advance support of mission areas.

- Seasoned project management experience with a demonstrated ability to lead teams and provide thought leadership.

- Attention to details in highly dynamic team environment.

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

- Ability to travel in support of program objectives.

- Experience with partnerships between government organizations and industrial partners.

Special Requirements

Pre-Placement Medical Exam: A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.

Pre-employment drug test: External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.

Anticipated Clearance Level: Q (position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave, and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline 1-208-528-8714 for assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.