The B61 Systems Engineering group (W-1) is seeking to fill a Project-Program Director 4 (PPD4) position.  The B61 Systems Engineering Group (W-1) has technical and programmatic responsibility for maintaining the safety, reliability, security, and certification of the Legacy nuclear warhead for fielded B61 nuclear gravity bombs.

The W-1 Deputy Group Leader will assist the B61 Warhead Manager with their role as System Manager, Lead Engineer, Program Manager, and Line Manager by supporting all Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) communities, as needed. In support of the PPD5 Lead System Engineer duties, the PPD4 will be expected to provide engineering expertise to assist when appropriate in resolving complex technical and programmatic issues associated with the warhead. The PPD4 will collaborate with the PPD5 in planning, organizing, and managing technical activities within the group as well as in nurturing a healthy work environment that encourages learning, teaming, creating mutual respect, and delivering excellence at all levels.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Weapons Experience 

Working knowledge of nuclear weapons and the U.S. stockpile. Demonstrated direct experience in one or more of the following areas: nuclear weapon design, development, qualification, certification, assembly/production, and surveillance. Demonstrated experience with highly complex, system-level integrated experiments preferably involving high explosives.

 

Demonstrated experience with the engineering authorization system and document management systems (e.g., PDM Link). Familiarization with project management principles (i.e. scheduling and budget management) along with a demonstrated ability to meet schedules and deliverables for multiple concurrent projects with a wide range of priorities. Demonstrated experience in program development and strategic planning. 

 

Demonstrated successful leadership skills and a demonstrated record of developing and fostering successful cross-organizational teams to solve complex problems. Demonstrated experience with conflict resolution. Demonstrated experience successfully mentoring newer staff members, 

Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of Laboratory personnel and internal and external customers.

 

Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution and 8 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.  

 

• A Master of Science degree or greater in mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering field is preferred

• Familiar with issues and challenges related to the B61 warhead.

• An understanding of nuclear physics principles is highly desirable.

• Familiar with Integrated Surety Architecture (ISA) principles.

• Demonstrated experience interacting with one or more NSE Production Agency’s.  Experience interacting with and presenting to upper level LANL management, NNSA and US Air Force (or comparable) customers. 

• Experience working directly with NNSA and communicating budget requirements, scope requirements, milestone reporting, and program review processes and deliverables. 

• Knowledge of Air Force structure, subcommittees and functions. Knowledge of NNSA structure.

• Experience in successful personnel and resource management.

• Derivative Classifier (DC) experience.

• Active Q clearance. 

• Please submit a detailed cover letter with your resume addressing all required and desired skills.  (Please save cover letter with job number and name).

• A frequent amount of travel may be required due to programmatic complexity and frequent interactions with various National Security Enterprise (NSE) Production Agencies (PAs) and NNSA and Air Force customers.

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 (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.

Term position: Regular-status Laboratory employees applying for term-status positions may retain regular status with approval of the cognizant Principle Associate Director.

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 1-505-664-6947 option 2 and then option 3.