What You Will Do
This position will be filled at either at the Program Manager 1/2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
Join our world-class team as we develop strategies for nuclear weapons data at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and across the nuclear security enterprise (NSE). The National Security Research Center Mission Support (NSRCMS) Group in the Weapons Research Services Division (WRS-DO) is looking for a Data Engineer (Program Manager 1/2) to join our team. WRS-NSRCMS combines related disciplines in data governance, data workflow integration, and software engineering with a goal of enabling cutting-edge data usages for the NSE.
Program Manager 1 ($85,900 - $139,900)
In this role, you will work closely with WRS Developers and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from groups across the laboratory to lead the implementation of materials data management within WRS Database Application Granta MI in support of the weapons program. This implementation will include establishing and documenting standards and best practices for schema, data upload, and data review/release as well as configuring/maintaining/updating schema for this data in collaboration with SMEs and data generators. Your work will enable our team to develop, populate, and maintain the data collections necessary for national security applications.
Program Manager 2 ($104,100 - $172,200)
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level you will also be responsible for working across the laboratory to identify data that does not currently live in an institutional database. This research should lead to engaging conversations and networking across the weapons directorate to identify candidates for WRS applications and determine a strategy for their data. The successful candidate should possess a working knowledge of regulatory and Laboratory requirements related to the assigned projects and possess the ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel, building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts. At this level, advanced knowledge of materials, experimental, and reference data being generated at LANL is desired. Under limited direction, establishes reporting and documentation requirements with customer(s) and serves as the primary spokesperson to report status, manage expectations, and warn of upcoming issues to Laboratory senior managers and to the customer.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Data Management: Entry-level experience in designing and implementing data management systems or extensive experience as a power user of such systems. Strong understanding of how data is generated, the key metadata used for organizing it, and the different use cases for utilizing data effectively
Problem Solving: Knowledge of collaborating with internal and external organizations to evaluate, develop, negotiate, and sustain partnerships and strategic relationships. Skill at aligning complex programs or projects with broader laboratory priorities and commitments. Ability to independently identify important strategic changes relevant to the institution's mission and position resources to address future customer needs.
Customer Service: Entry-level experience on customer request intake, assisting team members with requests, and helping customers. Knowledge in designing data workflow and models/schemas over extended periods of time and assisting with demonstrations and training sessions.
Communication: Demonstrated ability to effectively present technical and programmatic work, concepts, and plans to a variety of audiences.Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. Demonstrated experience in interacting effectively with all levels of internal and/or external personnel, building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts.
Additional Job Requirements for Program Manager 2:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the Program Manager 2 level requires:
Working knowledge to successfully plan a variety of team efforts to completion, often with competing deadlines. Experience in facilitation, collaboration, and coordination to analyze and solve complex institutional challenges. Working knowledge of and experience in program management of non-science and non-engineering work, including defining program 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.
Education/Experience at Program Manager 1 level: Position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 2 years of directly related program management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education/Experience at Program Manager 2 level: Position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 5 years of directly related program management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
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:
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:
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.
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 opt. 3.
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