This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced, skilled senior program manager to lead a large-scale development and production program, building pits for the nation’s nuclear stockpile. The LANL Plutonium Modernization Program Director 6 assignment provides overall program leadership and direct line management for Plutonium Operations Program Office (PuOps), ensuring programmatic coordination of LANL’s $1B pit mission activities with the NNSA NA-191 sponsor, in support of the US national plutonium pit mission. The Program Office is the primary interface with the NNSA sponsor and LANL execution organizations. Plutonium Operations organizational and planning actions are coordinated and integrated with both the ALDWP production and facility operations and with ALDPI equipment installations, including the Los Alamos Plutonium Pit Production Project (LAP4) Line Item.
In this strategic leadership role, you will be responsible for the development of comprehensive program plans encompassing execution strategies, milestones and deliverables, resource requirements, and long-range budget justifications that ensure mission success to meet organizational objectives and stakeholder expectations that shape the organization’s future. As one of LANL’s largest programs in both funding and visibility, this position involves significant interfaces with other NNSA sites and laboratories, as well as with mission site and headquarters sponsors and policymakers. If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and possess the necessary skills and experience, we look forward to receiving your application.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Management
Teamwork/Coalition Building
Compliance and Security
Desired Qualifications:
Work Environment:
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 the ALDWP-DPO Senior Director. The position commitment for this position is 2 years.
Note to Applicants:
For full consideration, please submit a comprehensive resume reflective of your relevant experience to the job requirements and desired skills stated above. A cover letter is required however, do not address each requirement specifically but instead describe your perspective as to why you are the ideal candidate for this position.
While the posted salary range for this position is broad, the offer to the selected applicant will be evaluated on skills, qualifications, and experience. It’s common for selected candidate to grow into the full salary band over time.
Work Schedule: Due to the high visibility and priority of this program, this position may require work outside of standard work hours and schedules depending on the business rhythm cycle.
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 (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.
HRP: This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.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 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 and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to 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 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 1-505-665-4444 option 1.
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