P-DO is seeking outstanding candidates for the half-time position of Deputy Group Leader (DGL) in P-4, Thermonuclear Plasma Physics. The group’s portfolio includes high-energy-density physics (HEDP), inertial confinement fusion (ICF), and discovery plasma science. We perform cutting-edge experiments at the National Ignition Facility (NIF), the OMEGA laser facility at the University of Rochester, Sandia National Laboratory’s Z-machine, the Linac Coherent Light Source (SLAC), the Advanced Photon Source (Argonne National Laboratory), Wendelstein-7X, and other national and international facilities. 

This individual will help us implement our vision of a fully integrated, collaborative, diverse and inclusive Physics Division where all staff members are equally valued, where collaborative and mutual support is the norm, and where communication and a sense of shared outcome enable us to make the most impactful contributions to LANL’s objectives.

The new DGL will be a member of Physics Division Leadership Team who embraces our values and supports our vision. The DGL will assist the P-4 group management team in developing and implementing our strategic plan.  The DGL will help ensure staff members perform work safely and securely and with environmental awareness. The DGL will support the group leader in achieving operational excellence, mission execution, project deliverables on time and within budget, and in administrative duties. This is a half-time role, and the successful candidate will spend the other half-time maintaining a thriving technical program that matches or enriches the group’s portfolio.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Experience providing technical direction, mentoring, and coordinating the work of others.
• Demonstrated ability to engender trust, resolve conflict, and build consensus.
• A history of working collaboratively to create a safe, secure, diverse, and inclusive work environment.
• Record of effective written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of LANL operations and administrative policies and procedures.
• Ability to fund half time with technical work related to the group’s portfolio

Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a physical science or engineering field from an accredited institution and at least five (5) years of relevant job experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. An advanced degree is preferred.

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with offsite experimental operations at facilities such as NIF, OMEGA, and the Z-machine.

• Experience with handling abnormal occurrences, such as incident reporting and developing and implementing corrective actions and lessons learned activities
• Research background in an area relevant to the focus of the group
• Ability to obtain a DOE Q-clearance.

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 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.

No Clearance:  Position does not require a security clearance.  Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

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.

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 or preference, 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.

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.