Director, Information Technology & Communications (IT&C)

$156,100 - $288,700/Yr

Battelle - Denver, CO

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Denver, CO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Battelle is seeking a Director of Information Technology & Communications (IT&C) to lead the IT&C program supporting the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). This role involves overseeing IT and communications services for 200 scientific projects across Antarctica and additional support locations in the US, Chile, and New Zealand. The Director will manage operations at three permanent research stations and ensure compliance with safety regulations while enabling scientific advancements that impact global and local communities.

Responsibilities

• Oversees implementation and integration of contractor supported computer and communications systems.
• Ensures security of all information and computer systems and digital data.
• Evaluates and recommends upgrades and systems for purchase.
• Directs IT&C projects and ensures cost, quality, and schedule performance.
• Manages IT/Communications support personnel working across multiple global locations.
• Interfaces with NSF leadership.
• Ensures compliance with all safety regulations and practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, systems engineering, or other relevant field that specializes in Information Technology and Communication networks.
• 5+ years of IT/Communications supervisory experience and 15+ years IT experience.
• Experience and understanding of Federal IT/Communication systems and FISMA/NIST 800-53 compliance requirements.
• Experience as a CIO, network security manager or network architect.
• Skilled stakeholder management skills, understands client relationships, expectation management, stakeholder awareness, and negotiations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance via an Extended Background Investigation (EBI) adjudicated by our government customer.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a medical clearance required for deploying to Antarctica.
• Must be physically able to travel to remote and austere locations for up to several weeks.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Preferably a master's or higher degree in computer science, systems engineering, or other relevant field that specializes in Information Technology and Communication networks.

Benefits

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule allowing for every other Friday off.
• Paid time off to support work-life balance.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits.
• Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contributions and matching.
• Tuition assistance for pursuing higher education.