What You Will Do
Join our world-class team! Now is your chance to make a difference in supporting our national security mission. The Secure Networks and Assurances Group in the Weapons Research Services Division is looking for an experienced Science & Engineering Program Manager (PM) to join our team. The PM will work closely with the nuclear weapons Cyber Assurance Laboratory (NWCAL) Director and technical staff to ensure that NWCAL's strategic objectives and vision are executed. The PM will collaborate with the Nuclear Enterprise Assurance (NEA) Program and Project Managers to ensure NEA requirements and tasking are met in a timely and quality manner. The PM will also manage high-level programs and projects for NWCAL to include R&D projects at several universities, collaboration and cyber capability stand-ups at other NNSA sites, plants, and laboratories, and will spearhead new lines of effort to increase LANL's cyber assurance capability through leading and managing internal and external resources.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
This position will be filled at either the Science/Engineering Program Manager 3 or 4 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
Science/Engineering Program Manager 3 $138,500 - $233,200
At this level the Science/Engineering Program Manager 3 (S/E PM 3) will be responsible for managing and executing complex science and engineering projects that support the laboratory's cyber assurance and national security mission. This includes developing and implementing project plans, managing scope, schedule, and budget, tracking milestones and deliverables, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders such as Department of War (DoW), National Security Agency (NSA), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Department of Energy (DOE), and universities. The S/E PM 3 will works closely with the NWCAL Director to translate strategic objectives into operational plans, manage multi-year R&D efforts, and oversee technical contracts and service-level agreements.
Science/Engineering Program Manager 4 $150,300 - $260,800
Including the above, additional duties for the Science/Engineering Program Manager 4 (S/E PM 4) include providing advanced strategic and operational leadership for large-scale, complex programs across the nuclear weapons enterprise. The S/E PM 4 develops and drives long-term strategies, leads risk identification and mitigation planning, and advises leadership on programmatic decisions to ensure mission success. This higher-level position requires expert knowledge of technical and operational program management, advanced experience managing multi-institutional projects, and the ability to coordinate with senior-level program directors and government offices. The S/E PM 4 also oversees performance metrics and communications with national program offices (such as Deputy Directorate for Weapons, Global Security, and NNSA/Chief Information Officer), integrates enterprise-wide efforts, and aligns resources to meet strategic priorities.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Collaboration
Demonstrated ability to work independently with a wide range of technical and non-technical managers and customers. Ability to work across the laboratory with various organizations (FOD, ASM, I&T, S&S, ISSM, ISSOs, DSOs, ESOs) to enable project-program execution with high quality. Ability to work with senior level collaborators with various external organizations to include DoW, NSA, NNSA, DOE, and various universities. Familiarity with manufacturing systems, cyber physical systems, software development and assurance, cyber security, or other operational technology. Demonstrated experience establishing and managing Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and external contracts that are technical in nature. Experience managing multi-year R&D projects and teams, where exploratory research capitalizes on successes iteratively through the operationalization of these projects to increase work efficiency or mitigate program risk. The successful candidate will also be able to help the NWCAL Director set and implement long term strategic goals and integrate NWCAL efforts with multiple internal and external collaborators.
Project Management
Experience providing operational planning for the execution of complex science and engineering project(s) and applies technical or operational knowledge and experience to achieve project objectives. Advanced knowledge of technical or operational program management, including developing project plans and work breakdown structures, managing to scope, schedule and budget. This will include managing operational assessments, interfacing with program directors, coordinating response events, and working with the NWCAL Program manager on budget and personnel forecasting. Experience tracking milestones, objectives, and deliverables across NWCAL's portfolio. This includes monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual metrics, quad-charts, and other forms of communication to multiple program offices (DDW, GS, NNSA/CIO, etc.). Identifies potential project risks, developing risk
Additional Job Requirements for Science/Engineering Program Manager 4:
Project Management
Wide-ranging experience providing strategic and operational planning for the execution of complex science and engineering project(s) and applies advanced technical or operational knowledge and experience to achieve project objectives. Expert knowledge of technical or operational program management, including developing project plans and work breakdown structures, managing to scope, schedule and budget. This will include managing operational assessments, interfacing with other program directors, coordinating response events, and working with the NWCAL Program manager on budget and personnel forecasting.
Advanced experience tracking milestones, objectives, and deliverables across NWCAL's portfolio. This includes monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual metrics, quad-charts, and other forms of communication to multiple program offices (DDW, GS, NNSA/CIO, etc.). Identifies potential project risks, developing risk mitigation strategies with leadership and SMEs, and recommending risk avoidance for all aspects of the project(s).
Training/Certifications: To be considered for the Science/Engineering Program Manager 4 level - a Project Management Institute certification is preferred for this level in addition to the education requirements below.
Education/Experience at Science/Engineering Program Manager 3 : Position requires a bachelor's degree in a science or engineering related field from an accredited institution and 8 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level an advanced degree is typically expected.
Education/Experience at Science/Engineering Program Manager 4 : Position requires a bachelor's degree in a science or engineering related field from an accredited institution and 12 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level an advanced degree is typically expected.
Note to Applicants:
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.
Along with your resume, please include a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet each of the minimum requirements and any of the desired qualifications.
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 childbirth and parental leave
§ Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
§ Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
§ Flexible schedules and time off (PTO 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 (https://directives.nnsa.doe.gov/supplemental-directive/sd-0206-0002) . 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/SCI (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 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-BOrder-A/@Aimages/file) 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 Policy P701 (https://int.lanl.gov/policy/documents/P701.pdf) 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.
Equal Opportunity: 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 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 such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.
