What You Will Do
Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking an experienced leader to fill the role as Facilities Management Operations Manager (FMO). The Facilities Management Operations Manager (FMO) serves as a key leader within the Weapons Facility Operations (WFO) Division, reporting to the Division Office. In this role, you will guide and mentor Facility Management Operations Teams, aligning daily maintenance and operational activities with long-term strategic goals. You will ensure resources are effectively deployed, operations run seamlessly, and tactical challenges are resolved with efficiency-driving both operational excellence and mission success.
As an Operations Manager 4 you will have the ability to manage and oversee operational activities independently or with minimal supervision. You will develop and administer operations-related plans, budgets, policies and procedures. As the Group Lead for FMO, you will also participate in strategic WFO initiatives and process improvements in conjunction with programmatic customers and other LANL institutional organizations, as well as developing staffing plans, recruiting/hiring, and budget management.
This position will partner with programmatic customers to strengthen operations, improve safety culture, and increase operational formality by bringing the right expertise together to encourage organizational learning, better understand the needs of stakeholders and customers, and enable simultaneous excellence to better deliver on the national security mission.
This posting is under the Associate Laboratory Directorate for Weapons Engineering (ALDW)
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements
Demonstrated record of promoting teamwork, consensus building, mentoring and motivating peers and subordinates across division lines.
Demonstrated experience with the implementation of Conduct of Operations.
Demonstrated experience with the implementation of Conduct of Maintenance with knowledge of work planning and control, including hazard identification, hazards analysis and controls.
Demonstrated experience with management and implementation of access control operations centers.
Demonstrated experience with facility management and infrastructure programs, particularly in the areas of maintenance and project management.
Demonstrated experience with risk management, sustainability, finance and business, system engineering.
Understanding of abnormal event response and reporting, to include facilitating fact findings and learning teams, as well as reviewing root cause analysis and lessons learned.
In-depth knowledge of work hazards, safety programs, lock-out/tag-out requirements, and facility policies and procedures.
Excellent oral/written communication skills to include presentations and report writing.
Ability to negotiate with customers and their management, and influence senior-level leaders regarding matters of significance to the organization.
Active Q clearance or DOD equivalent.
Education/Experience :
Position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 8 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience in facility operations.
Experience in explosives facility operations, intentional firing operations, and accelerator operations.
Familiarity with WFO Procedures and Protocols.
Demonstrated knowledge of the Laboratory's organizational structure and programs, including conduct of maintenance, conduct of engineering, conduct of operations, quality assurance, and performance assurance systems.
Ability to translate technical terms to layperson's terms and present them to non-technical audiences.
Certified Facilities Manager (CFM)
Note to Applicants:
Applicants should submit a resume and comprehensive cover letter addressing minimum job requirements and desired qualifications of the position.
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
PPO or High-Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
Dental and vision insurance
Free basic life and disability insurance
Paid maternity and parental leave
Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick, vacation, and holidays)
Onsite gyms and wellness programs
Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50-mile radius)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Incentive Compensation Program: Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.
Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3.
