Intelligent Automation and Advanced Analytics

Does a career focused on changing the world's energy future intrigue you? INL's Intelligent Automation & Advanced Analytics (IAAA) organization is seeking a small, high-impact team of professionals to help drive INL's advanced analytics and AI-enabled future. 

IAAA is a leadership-endorsed strategic investment in INL's future, positioning the Laboratory to compete and excel in an era of accelerating technology change. Our team manages an enterprise data platform spanning billions of rows of data, delivers predictive & prescriptive analytics, agentic AI solutions and RPA automation that free staff for higher-value work, and builds the governance frameworks that make responsible AI adoption possible across a federal contractor environment. We work a hybrid 9x80 schedule, primarily at our Idaho Falls facility. 

What You'll Be Part Of: 

This team sits within our Centers of Excellence model, driving intake, prioritization, and community-building around automation and analytics work across the Laboratory. You'll help identify high-value use cases, build proofs of concept, and deliver production-grade solutions that support everyone from research directorates to business operations teams. 

Open Roles: 

Data Scientist — Develop statistical models, machine learning solutions, and predictive analytics that turn INL's enterprise data into forward-looking, decision-ready insight. You'll partner directly with business units to translate open-ended questions into rigorous, actionable analysis. 

AI Developer — Design, build, and deploy agentic AI and automation solutions (including RPA bots and AI-enabled workflows) that eliminate repetitive manual work and extend human capacity. You'll own the solution lifecycle from proof of concept through production monitoring and continuous improvement. 

Data Engineer — Build and operate the pipelines, integrations, and quality controls that move data reliably through INL's bronze, silver, and gold data layers. You'll ensure the data platform stays trustworthy, timely, and available to every downstream analytics and AI consumer. 

Business/Data Analyst — Bridge the gap between business needs and technical delivery by gathering requirements, mapping current-state processes, and identifying the highest-value automation and analytics opportunities across the Laboratory's directorates. 

These are project-based roles, slated for approximately 1 year, but any or all may transition into permanent roles, depending on ongoing need(s) and/or impact.

Why This Team: 

You'll help build the systems and solutions that let INL's scientists and staff spend less time on manual, repetitive work and more time advancing the Laboratory's national energy and security mission. Your work will directly support responsible, well-governed AI adoption at a national laboratory — with the chance to see your automation and analytics solutions used lab-wide, not just by a single team. 
 

What We're Looking For :

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (data science, computer science, statistics, engineering, or related) and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience with modern data, analytics, or automation tools and techniques. An advanced degree is a plus.
• Familiarity with governance, center-of-excellence models, or intake/prioritization processes a plus. 
• Strong communication skills — you'll work directly with stakeholders across research, operations, and business functions. 
• Ability to translate ambiguous business problems into scoped, deliverable technical solutions. 
• Comfort operating in a regulated, federal contractor environment where responsible AI governance matters as much as capability. 
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE level “L” security clearance, requires US Citizenship.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to handle materials, manipulate tools, keyboard and type, reach with hands and arms, and operate job related equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Information:

Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Idaho Falls facilities with every other Friday off. Remote or Hybrid work opportunities may be available for these positions, but onsite is highly preferred.

• The pay range for these positions is: Level 2 ($66,504 - $136,356) / Level 3 ($79,344 - $162,732) / Level 4 ($95,256 - $195,288). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• Multi-Level: These are multi-level positions and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.
• Project Hire:  These are project hire positions with an estimated duration of 1 year(+/-). 

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject to multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

INL Mission:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements:

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information:

When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.