What You Will Do
The Infrastructure and Capital Projects (ICP) Directorate within the Deputy Directorate for Operations (DDOPS) portfolio at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), has an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Director to lead the Advanced Sources and Detectors (ASD) Project. This position reports directly to the Associate Laboratory Director for ICP. The centerpiece of the Enhanced Capabilities for Subcritical Experiments (ECSE) portfolio, ASD is tasked with delivering the next generation electron linear induction accelerator, nicknamed Scorpius, to be used to diagnose subcritical implosions within the Principal Underground Laboratory for Subcritical Experimentation (PULSE) facility at the Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS), formerly the Nevada Test Site. The ultimate goal for ASD and the ECSE portfolio is to provide data on plutonium to support future certification. The ASD Project, led by LANL, is a collaboration of partners that include Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), and the Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS). As the Senior Director, you will partner with and maintain customer relations with headquarters (NA-10, NA-11, and NA-90), the four Field Offices, the Federal Project Director (NA-92), the Federal Program Manager (NA-113), and the ECSE Council, as well as other internal and external customers.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to apply project expertise and skills for delivery of this crucial diagnostic capability supporting the US nuclear deterrent. At nearly $2.4B, Scorpius is a DOE O 413.3B Major Item of Equipment (MIE) that will rely on infrastructure being constructed by the NNSS at the PULSE. In addition to managing ASD, you will have direct responsibility for ensuring seamless integration with the U1a Complex Enhancement Project (UCEP), the NNSS-led Line Item infrastructure development project, as the two projects will work together, culminating in the delivery of the diagnostic to gather the needed plutonium data. You will also have line responsibility at Los Alamos, leading a team of direct and deployed reports as well as contractors. In this role, you have the opportunity and responsibility to interact with the four partners, lead the overall integration effort and deliver this fantastic electron accelerator that is driven uniquely by solid state pulsed power and designed to take exquisite images of the dynamic implosion process.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for the overall successful execution of the ASD Project as well as integration with the U1a Complex Enhancement Project (UCEP). Specific responsibilities include:
Providing executive-level management of the design, construction, hand-off, and transition to operations of the ASD Major Item of Equipment and the integration with the UCEP Line Item project.
Ensuring all ASD-related program/mission requirements defined in the ECSE Program Requirements Document (PRD) are fulfilled in a safe, secure, environmentally responsible, cost-efficient manner.
Operating the project and integrating the partners consistent with the Memorandum of Agreement between the Partners, and the Federal ASD Project Execution Plan.
Maintaining primary responsibility to work with the weapons physics design community to ensure that ASD meets user needs, and provide Leadership to the weapons community in developing related stockpile stewardship tools;
Developing and nurturing effective executive-level external and internal customer relationships (partners and NNSA);
Establishing technical and administrative controls to ensure the Project is executed within approved cost, schedule, and technical scope;
Ensuring Environment, Safety, and Health (ES&H) responsibilities and requirements are integrated into the Project and that Project activities are conducted in a safe and environmentally sound manner
Chairing the ASD Project Director's Change Control Board;
Participating as a member of the Federal ECSE Integrated Project Team and Change Control Board; and
Participating as a Core Member of the Federal ASD Project Integrated Project Team and Change Control Board.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Project/Program Leadership
Advanced, expert-level knowledge of and demonstrated experience in all aspects of program or project management of technical or operational work, including defining work scope, schedules, budgets, priorities, and performance milestones; developing cost, scope, and schedule baselines; reporting cost and schedule variance; and managing change control and risk. Demonstrated experience in successfully developing, planning, and managing technically complex and multidisciplinary programs/projects. Demonstrated experience leading strategic and tactical planning and execution.
DOE/NNSA Experience
Demonstrated experience working with the Department of Energy (DOE) or National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) or equivalent at headquarters or field office level, or with state or federal regulators, or other national security agencies. DOE O 413.3B knowledge and experience as it relates to project planning and execution.
Technical Leadership
Advanced, expert-level knowledge of and demonstrated experience in the technical or operational disciplines related to the ECSE portfolio. Advanced, expert-level knowledge of and demonstrated experience in partnering, implementing, and providing guidance for governmental regulations related to technical or operational work within ECSE, including stakeholder management.
Management Experience
Demonstrated experience in management, supervision, and development of large, multidisciplinary teams and aligning engineering scientific, and operational efforts to meet project milestones. Proven track record of building and maintain trust with teammates and customers. Ability to motivate and engage staff and peers through influence and lead diverse teams to a successful outcome.
Communication Excellence
Demonstrated experience in developing and nurturing effective executive-level external and internal customer relationships. Demonstrated experience in interacting effectively with multiple levels of external and internal personnel, building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
Education: An advanced degree in a scientific, engineering, or other relevant technical discipline is expected and a minimum fifteen years of related experience or the equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
Desired Qualifications:
Familiarity with electron accelerators, particularly induction linacs.
Familiarity in nuclear facility operations or other highly complex, hazardous operations, particularly as it pertains to the NNSA Mission and the ECSE portfolio specifically.
Demonstrated experience in managing incidents involving safety, security, the environment, or quality and applying organizational learning approaches to improve performance.
Proven ability to lead and manage in a complex, requirements-driven environment.
Broad knowledge of the technical elements of stockpile stewardship and the funding structure of the nuclear weapons program.
Active DOE Q clearance.
Work Environment:
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 2 years.
Note to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must provide a cover letter addressing each of the individual minimum job requirements.
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 opt. 3.
