Pit Engineering Office Support Manager (Science/Engineering Program Manager 2/3)

What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either the Science/Engineering Program Manager 2 or Science/Engineering Program Manager 3 level, depending upon the skills of the candidate. Additional job responsibilities will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

The Pit Engineering Office (PEO), within the Associate Laboratory Directorate for Weapons Engineering Program Office (ALDW-PO), is seeking an energetic and experienced individual to provide leadership and support to the Integrated Project Teams executing work within the laboratory's weapons portfolio. The selected candidate will report directly to the PEO Project-Program Director facilitating timely execution of projects related to Design Agency needs as related to pits. This will include the reestablishment of beryllium capabilities in support of both current and future pit missions as well as hydrodynamic and subcritical tests. The candidate will play a key role implementing initiatives to improve the collaborations and interactions across multiple Associate Directorates, as well as other NSE sites and NA-191 the NNSA Plutonium Program Office.

Science/Engineering Program Manager 2 ($114,700 - $191,200)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of detailed PEO templates to establish scope, resource loaded schedules, and budgets.
• Provide leadership and support to the integrated project teams to enable schedule performance throughout all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Track and report on the milestones and deliverables, within LANL's PEO portfolio.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate successful integrated work between facility construction upgrades and manufacturing operations.
• Manage, track, and mitigate risks across the PEO portfolio.
  
  

Science/Engineering Program Manager 3 ($138,500 - $233,200)

In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level the Sci/Eng PM will interface with one or more high-level internal customers to develop, negotiate, and define programmatic deliverables and support strategic planning.

Additional responsibilities include the following:

• Work to align FYNSP planning across the portfolio with NA-191 and specific tail number programs as necessary
• Lead the development and regular update of PEO resource loaded schedule templates, budgets, and cost models for planning, design, fabrication, assembly, execution, and final reporting.
• Monitor resources and identify funding gaps in key capabilities needed for PEO mission success.
  
  

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience defining programmatic work scope, developing resource loaded schedules, and creating budgets for complex projects or programs.
• Demonstrated experience applying project control principles and standards to manage cost and schedule performance of complex projects.
• Demonstrated experience developing milestones and deliverables.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet schedule deliverables for multiple concurrent projects with a range of priorities.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Experience developing and nurturing effective customer relationships.
  
  

Additional Job Requirements for Science/Engineering Program Manager 3:

In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:

• Demonstrated experience developing and negotiating complex cross-organizational agreements, interfaces, and funding models.
• Successful experience interacting effectively with all levels of personnel; building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts.
• Successfully demonstrated experience developing and mentoring staff.
  
  

Education/Experience at lower level: Position requires a bachelor's degree in a science or engineering related field from an accredited institution and 5 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level an advanced degree is typically expected.

Education/Experience at higher level: Position requires a bachelor's degree in a science or engineering related field from an accredited institution and 8 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level an advanced degree is typically expected.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated successful experience working with the LANL Integrated Schedule (IS).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Knowledge of LANL organizational structure, policies, and procedures.
• Familiarity with the line organizations (E.g. Sigma, MST, V, PT, Q, & W) executing work.
• Degree in a Science or Engineering field
• Familiarity with the NNSA budgetary process and cycle
  
  

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.

Note to Applicants:

• For consideration, applicants must submit a cover letter addressing all minimum and desired 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 P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

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.