What are the responsibilities and job description for the LDRD Program Deputy Director (Project-Program Director 5) position at Los Alamos National Laboratory?
What You Will Do
Project-Program Director 5 ($184,200 - $329,700)
The Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) Office is responsible for planning, executing, and reporting a $240M R&D program that positions the Laboratory for its future missions. The Deputy Program Director works with the Program Director in leading the program, and directly manages components of the LDRD portfolio. The Deputy Program Director supports the formulation, implementation, and strategic direction of LDRD, and must work effectively with Laboratory leadership at all levels, counterparts across the DOE complex, oversight officials in DOE, and scientists and engineers across the Laboratory. The Deputy Program Director must serve as an effective and responsive spokesperson for LDRD and, more broadly, LANL science and technology, and share in the management of the LDRD portfolio and team. LDRD is committed to technical excellence and transparency in all that the LDRD program does to advance the Laboratory's technical vitality, mission agility, and workforce development.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Desired Qualifications:
Official Laboratory travel will be required; approximately 1-3 separate occasions per year.
Please submit a detailed cover letter with your resume addressing all required and desired skills (save and attach cover letter with job number and name).
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 or 2 years.
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:
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/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.
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 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.
Project-Program Director 5 ($184,200 - $329,700)
The Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) Office is responsible for planning, executing, and reporting a $240M R&D program that positions the Laboratory for its future missions. The Deputy Program Director works with the Program Director in leading the program, and directly manages components of the LDRD portfolio. The Deputy Program Director supports the formulation, implementation, and strategic direction of LDRD, and must work effectively with Laboratory leadership at all levels, counterparts across the DOE complex, oversight officials in DOE, and scientists and engineers across the Laboratory. The Deputy Program Director must serve as an effective and responsive spokesperson for LDRD and, more broadly, LANL science and technology, and share in the management of the LDRD portfolio and team. LDRD is committed to technical excellence and transparency in all that the LDRD program does to advance the Laboratory's technical vitality, mission agility, and workforce development.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, execution, and evaluation of R&D and its outcomes.
- Demonstrated scientific/engineering leadership in one or more LANL scientific and technical disciplines and with a role in organizational management.
- Broad knowledge of DOE and/or NNSA science, technology, and engineering (ST&E) and missions.
- Demonstrated experience in technical project and program management.
- Record of effective interaction with people at all levels in a technical organization.
- Ability to obtain a Q clearance.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in formal peer review processes supporting institutional investment decisions, i.e., LDRD funding.
- Working knowledge of the DOE, NNSA management, and experience working with technical program offices.
- Demonstrated ability analyzing complex data that can be applied to assess LDRD performance metrics and outcomes.
- Active DOE Q Clearance
- Ability to obtain SCI (Sensitive Compartmented Information) Clearance.
- A Doctoral degree in science or engineering.
Official Laboratory travel will be required; approximately 1-3 separate occasions per year.
Please submit a detailed cover letter with your resume addressing all required and desired skills (save and attach cover letter with job number and name).
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 or 2 years.
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)
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/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 for additional information.
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 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.
Salary : $184,200 - $329,700