Los Alamos National Laboratory

What You Will Do

The ISR-7 Space Systems Assurance and Implementation group seeks a highly team-focused, strategically organized, and cross-functionally collaborative professional to support Los Alamos National Laboratory's Global Security (GS) missions. The diverse portfolios encompassed within GS programs feature advanced space flight payloads, innovative enabling technologies, and associated modeling and simulation capabilities. ISR-7 is one of several groups integral to product realization, where multi-disciplinary project teams with resources from multiple divisions, develop integrated space and remote-sensing systems from inception, design, and prototyping; through fabrication, assembly, test, and integration; to commissioning and operation.

The selected candidate will exert significant latitude in technical project management roles for multiple projects through close partnership with the program and project leadership and other stakeholders from internal and external organizations, many of whom have complex and competing requirements. Because of the diversity within GS programs, this role will interface with organizations and personnel at many levels of the Laboratory and technical disciplines. To be successful, exceptional tact, strategic diplomacy, and independent judgment in providing scope, requirements, communication, technical risk, and project management are essential. The ideal candidate will distinguish themselves through enthusiasm, intellectual curiosity and awareness, and a demonstrated commitment to creating and stewarding effective, high-performing teams.

Science/Engineering Project Leader 3 ($128,000 - $215,900):

On any given day, this role may carry out a variety of tasks, potentially including:

• Interacting with stakeholders on assigned projects' requirements and scope management, communications, quality and resource management, and overall risk management that have high impact on project outcomes
• Leading development and management of project schedules and finances in partnership with other project/program personnel and stakeholders
• Coordinating, participating in, and controlling comprehensive project documentation: regular and final reports, presentations, and other reporting mechanisms
• Serving as a driving manager for arranging and executing project meetings, design reviews, readiness reviews, and post-project assessments
• Assessing, communicating, and mitigating complex risks and obstacles of assigned projects in partnership with project leadership

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional growth in a dynamic, high-performing, high-demand environment
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage competing priorities, take strategic initiative, and resolve complex problems creatively, efficiently, and diplomatically across multiple efforts
• Knowledge of project management tools, methods, and logistics for projects with a wide range of technical readiness levels and evolving priorities and scope
• Advanced proficiency with business and operations systems and standard software applications (e.g., Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe)
• Knowledge of engineering or scientific principles in laboratory, experimental, and R&D environments
• Demonstrated experience managing the planning and execution including cost, schedule, scope, financial, risk, and resource management, and commensurate change control of science or engineering projects
• Demonstrated advanced written, verbal, and presentation skills for communicating complex project requirements across technical teams and organizations at all levels
• Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain strategic working relationships
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to twice per month, and to obtain a DOE Q clearance (and other required federal clearances)

Education/Experience: 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.

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced expertise in the technical and operational execution of moderately large, multidisciplinary space flight payload or other complex, high-risk projects
• Demonstrated knowledge of multiple engineering or scientific principles in laboratory, experimental, or R&D environments
• Demonstrated ability to lead the development and execution of complex project plans from concept through completion, including strategic planning and partnership coordination, simultaneously on multiple projects
• Current project management certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM, or equivalent)
• Active DOE Q and SCI clearances

Note to Applicants: Please provide a detailed cover letter outlining specific examples on how you meet the minimum job requirements and any desired qualifications.

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.

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.

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.

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