What You Will Do
We are seeking an exceptional leader to direct the HPC Platforms Project Management Office within our High-Performance Computing Division. This strategic role reports directly to the HPC Division Leader while also serving as the ASC Platforms Program Manager under the ASC Program Director.
As the HPC Platforms Program Director, you will:
Lead the Platforms element of the Advanced Simulation and Computing (ASC) program, managing a sophisticated portfolio of HPC technology investments and high-consequence platform procurements that are tailored to national security computational needs and represent capital investments of hundreds of millions of dollars
Serve as a vital strategic resource for senior leadership throughout Los Alamos National Laboratory, providing expert guidance and technical vision that shapes and advances computing initiatives
Establish and cultivate strategic partnerships with integrators and diverse technology producers to advance computing capabilities
Collaborate with program managers, division leadership, federal stakeholders, and industry partners to guide technology development, planning, acquisition, and deployment of world-class computing platforms at Los Alamos National Laboratory
Lead a specialized team through complex capital acquisitions via formal Department of Energy processes, including deployment, operation, and decommissioning of computing platforms
Coordinate cross-functional HPC project leaders spanning hardware, software, and facilities-infrastructure initiatives related to high-performance computing platforms
This position offers the unique opportunity to shape the future of high-performance computing while addressing critical national security challenges. If you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment and have a proven track record in overseeing complex HPC initiatives, we invite you to apply.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Leadership:
Experience leading high-visibility, multi-disciplinary, computing programs including implementing a strategic vision that engages employees, program, and project stakeholders.
Program Management:
Significant experience managing technical programs, including project development, planning, negotiation, advocacy, resource allocation, execution, and customer interactions.
Project Experience:
Strong experience developing, managing, and tracking project baselines to ensure completion on schedule and within budget. Demonstrated ability to identify variances to the project baseline and to develop and implement recovery plans.
Collaboration and Communication:
Demonstrated ability to facilitate work across organizations and with different corporate partners to advance and integrate work in a multi-program, multi-organization environment. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical personnel. Experience developing and delivering briefings, presentations, and documents for internal and external stakeholders.
Technical Experience:
Working knowledge of the needs for deployment and operation of leadership-class computing platforms for national security applications
Education/Experience:
This position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 12 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Clearance:
The ability to obtain a "Q" clearance which typically requires U.S. citizenship.
Desired Qualifications:
Line Management Experience:
Demonstrated experience leading and enabling direct reports in a technical setting.
DOE Experience:
Demonstrated successful experience interacting/interfacing with the Department of Energy program offices, programmatic secretarial offices, NNSA sponsors, and the tri-Lab ASC community.
HPC Vendor Experience:
Working experience in industries supplying hardware and software for or integrating HPC computing platforms or infrastructure.
Contracting Experience:
Experience in large formal acquisition projects and management of operations contracts with a diversity of vendors across industry.
Clearances:
Active DOE Q clearance
Work Location:
The work location for this position is hybrid and is located in Los Alamos, NM. Hybrid is defined as working partially onsite/partially offsite but within 2 hours ground commute of this location. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.
Position commitment:
Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants:
Please submit your cover letter and resume by 12/21/2026 at 11:59 p.m. MT to be considered for this 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 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. 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 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.
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.
