What You Will Do
The Nuclear Process Infrastructure (NPI) Division is looking for a Deputy Division Leader (Manufacturing Manager 5) to support NPI with both technical and operational leadership. You will function as a key part of the NPI Division Management team overseeing a diverse workforce that is responsible for waste and nuclear material processes spanning numerous LANL programs and sites. Under your leadership we will achieve plutonium mission success at PF-4, while continuing supporting the analytical chemistry and materials science support facilities (CMR and RLUOB), and the solid and liquid waste facilities (RLWTF, TWF, RANT, and WCRRF). NPI also supports a variety of defense and non-defense programs including pit production and surveillance ARIES, NASA heat sources, integration with ALDPI in support of construction, and shipping of special nuclear material across the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) complex and off-site.
Duties include but are not limited to the following.
Assist the division leader with improving current strategies while developing future strategies that are consistent with the missions, and priorities of the institution. These strategies will include ensuring effective planning and integration related to assigned scope, including shift work and 24/7 operations.
Provide effective leadership that enables the NPI workforce to succeed in meeting the Division's deliverables.
Identify and act on opportunities to influence direction, policy and vision, both internal and external to the organization.
Recruit, train, improve, and retain critical skills within the workforce.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Technical Knowledge :
Demonstrated accomplishments and expertise in one or more of the NPI's core capabilities or closely related field(s).
Expert-level excellence in the leadership and management of technical projects and staff, including a record of successful teamwork and consensus building within and across organizational boundaries.
Leadership Capabilities :
Proven ability to maintain and strengthen the Division by leading the development of professional and technical skills needed to meet ALDWP's programmatic requirements, as well as expert-level knowledge and experience leading multidisciplinary groups in a production environment.
Safety and Security :
Expert-level knowledge of safety, security, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements needed to manage work in a nuclear facility, coupled with a strong commitment to excellence, health and safety, security, and employee development.
Business Operations :
Extensive experience leading business operations, finance, human resources, procurement, and other related activities.
Ability to maintain existing relationships, as well as grow new business relations in support of NPI's mission, both internally, and externally.
DOE 426.2: Requires a bachelor of science degree in engineering or related science, and 4 years nuclear experience. Job-related education or experience may be substituted on a case-by-case basis. The degree may substitute up to 50% of the experience requirement per section of I4.e of the CRD.
Education/Experience : Position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution and 12 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
Knowledge of LANL's technical and manufacturing portfolios with an understanding of how they broadly support LANL's national security mission areas.
Demonstrated experience with Staff Planning and Training programs.
Demonstrated understanding and commitment to continuous improvement process and leadership principles.
Note to Applicants:
You will receive functional and operational directions from the Division and/or Directorate Management and be expected to assist in the management of activities through first or second level managers.
For full consideration please apply with a detailed resume that shows how you meet all the minimum requirements, and as many desired qualifications as possible.
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.
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
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. 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 (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-chg1-pgchg) for additional information.
HRP: This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.
426.2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.
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 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 such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.
