Deputy Chief Operations Officer - Ames National Laboratory

Iowa State University

Ames, IA, United States
Full-time
Posted June 17, 2026

Job Description

Position Title:Deputy Chief Operations Officer - Ames National Laboratory


Job Group:Professional & Scientific


Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related experience


Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Ames National Laboratory is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as the Deputy Chief Operations Officer (DCOO). The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven track record of strategic leadership, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. The candidate will be responsible for motivating and managing high-performing teams to support the Laboratory’s scientific mission and will responsibly steward Lab resources to achieve institutional goals and objectives.
The DCOO supports the Chief Operations officer in overseeing and optimizing the Laboratory’s day-to-day operations. The role provides strategic and operational leadership across multiple functional areas, ensures op...