Science Engineer Program Manager 3

Boston Government Services, LLC. (BGS) is seeking a Science Engineer Program Manager 3 to support our client Los Alamos.

BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex commercial projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of project management, procurement, supply chain management, quality, safety, security, nuclear and systems engineering and technical activities. We strive to attract and retain the best talent because it delivers the best results and “Delivery Certainty” for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our expertise and capabilities to provide mission-driven integrated services, systems, and solutions tuned to our clients’ mission needs, challenges, requirements, expected results, and strategic direction.

We are passionate about our culture! At BGS, we hire people who will bring their whole self to work each day because we value operating with openness and inclusivity, welcoming and respecting all. BGS cares for each employee’s well-being by offering a comprehensive benefit package and providing a culture of exciting work, excellence, and fun.

If you align with BGS’ company values and culture, we would love for you to explore opportunities to join our growing team by checking out the job description below!

Responsibilities: 

• Serve as a Science-Engineer Program Manager 3 (SCPM 3) of the Plutonium Mission Consolidated Support (PMCS) office which is managed by ALDWP Production Enterprise Services.
• Manage crosscutting support services that enable consistent, efficient, and standardized operations across all plutonium mission areas. The selected individual will provide vision, strategic and tactical planning support for a portfolio that will oversee approximately $400M of scope in FY26 executed by multiple LANL ALDs.
• Develop working relationships that span existing internal and/or external institutional missions and extend into new opportunities as policies, missions, and opportunities evolve. 
• Provide leadership and overall management of an assigned technical operational portfolio, which may be large or small in total budget and may encompass one or more discrete programs.
• Broker with customers and individual researchers or research groups/programs to determine what work will be done to meet the customer’s needs, general timeframes, and funding requirements.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering related field, from an accredited institution and 12 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and technical experience directly related to the occupation.
• Demonstrated experience working with executive-level internal and external customers to strategize, develop, negotiate, and define program goals, milestones, and scope.
• Proven ability to develop, manage, and track project baselines, ensuring successful completion within schedule and budget constraints.
• Demonstrated capability to identify variances to the project baseline and to develop and implement effective recovery plans.
• Direct experience working in a high-hazard nuclear facility, with a documented record of technical contribution.
• Experience in the design, implementation, or management of support services within a high-hazard nuclear environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop long-term operational strategies aligned with the missions and evolving needs of high-hazard nuclear facilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across a wide range of audiences.
• Proven experience writing technical documentation, strategic plans, and progress reports, and communicating clearly with stakeholders at all levels, both internal and external.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Successful drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• An advanced engineering or science degree with experience related to nuclear materials production and process development.
• A working understanding of LANL plutonium missions.
• Previous experience in supporting work in a production agency.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Advanced technical degree.
• Willingness to take initiative on new tasks or projects.
• Experience utilizing EVMS principles.
• Active DOE Q clearance.
• Experience working with classified information/rednet account.

Location/Work Arrangement:

The work arrangement for this position is a 4/10 schedule onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM.

Benefits:

BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability.

EEO:

BGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Exclusive Agreement Disclaimer:

BGS has standing contracts with federal agencies throughout the United States. We require an affirmative exclusive agreement to represent all candidates to our clients. By submitting this application, you are consenting to allow BGS to represent you as a candidate for the role in which you are applying.