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Deputy Program Manager - Space-based Nuclear Detonation Detection (Science/Engineering Program Manager 3)

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos, NM

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70–$90 Per Hour
SKILLS
Air Force, Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Contract Management, Cross-Functional, DOE-Q (Top Secret Restricted Data), Data Processing, Dental Insurance, DoD Acquisitions, Electromagnetic Radiation, Establish Priorities, Government, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory, Leadership, Needs Assessment, Operational Support, Operations Security (OPSEC), Peripheral Hardware, Physics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procurement Management, Project Management Software, Project/Program Management, Realtime Programming, Security Clearance, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Space Operations, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Tuition Fees, United States Citizen, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Vision Plan, Wheel/Front-End Loader, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Los Alamos, NM
POSTED
4 days ago
What You Will Do
The selected candidate will serve as Deputy Program Manager (DPM) for the NNSA-sponsored Space- based Nuclear Detonation Detection (SNDD) Program, a $70-90M/annual enterprise whose goal is to detect, locate, and report nuclear detonations in the Earth's atmosphere or near space in near real-time. The Program consists of space payloads deployed for electro-magnetic pulse, radiation, and space environment measurement, as well as data processing and physics-based analysis and interpretation systems. The DPM supports the Program Manager, who is responsible for the overall management of the SNDD Program. The DPM is a member of the SNDD Program leadership team that plans, tracks, manages, and reports on the SNDD portfolio to the NNSA sponsor, the LANL Nuclear Nonproliferation and Security (NNS) program office, and LANL's Intelligence and Space Research (ISR) Division, which executes a majority of work performed for the SNDD Program. The DPM also helps the PM to coordinate SNDD activities within the broader LANL United States Nuclear Detonation Detection System (USNDS) portfolio, which also includes activities funded by the Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC) and Space Systems Command (SSC). The position is funded at 100%, with an expectation that the selected candidate will serve at least 75% of their time in this role and will have specific management responsibilities for a large portion of the portfolio.

Specific duties include:
  • Under the direction of the PM, coordinate planning and development activities between Los Alamos, government agencies, other laboratories, and industry. This includes working with internal and external stakeholders to turn the SNDD program vision into an executable plan, and ensuring the plan is successfully realized.
  • Coordinate disparate capabilities and needs across the program to ensure that they are eReffectively communicated and utilized to meet sponsor and stakeholder needs within schedule and budget constraints. This includes working closely with scientific and technical staff to effectively communicate opportunities, set priorities, and persistently manage progress.
  • Support program-level activities and coordination as needed, requiring maintaining awareness of all high-level program activities, directions, and initiatives across the various payload development, integration and operations support; technology development and crosscutting activities.
  • Work closely with one or more external SNDD stakeholder agencies to effectively and persistently understand stakeholder needs and opportunities, and jointly develop Los Alamos capabilities to meet these. This includes effectively representing program-wide interests with the stakeholders to promote multi-agency coordination and collaboration. Develop methods for both tracking and resolving technical risks to support technical teams involved in high stress time sensitive troubleshooting of space flight payloads.
  • Work with Los Alamos program, line, and project leadership to ensure that program execution is consistent with sponsor and stakeholder needs and constraints such as budget and schedule, and communicate progress, status, and issues back to sponsors and stakeholders.
  • Broadly represent Los Alamos and support the SNDD program manager for specific areas of responsibility, as well as national activities and events as needed.
  • Present results to peers, customers, and management in formal and informal settings.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:
  • Two or more years of experience leading the development of remote sensing instrumentation and/or sensor data processing systems, or production of space hardware, as the project or technical lead, including use of associated project management standards, tools, and techniques.
  • Expert-level knowledge of at least one of the following relevant technical areas: nuclear weapons outputs or effects; electromagnetic, radiation, and/or particle sensing systems; sensor data processing systems; or systems engineering for space systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to rapidly identify, and successfully adapt to, changing priorities, constraints, conditions, and problems.
  • Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills, including the ability to effectively communicate complex technical issues to non- technical stakeholders and collaborators.
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to lead and influence peers within the context of diverse collaborations.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Security Clearance and an SCI clearance which may require a polygraph test.
  • Due to the nature of the work, this is a fully onsite position without the possibility of remote work. The selected applicant must be able to travel up to 25% to support the mission with the remainder of the time spent fully onsite at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Education: 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 science/engineering program management. A degree in a relevant technical area (e.g., physics, engineering, computer science) preferred. At this level an advanced degree is typically expected.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience using DoD, NASA, or similar standards and processes for the development, realization, and operation of space-based instrumentation.
  • Experience establishing subcontracts and managing procurements.
  • Knowledge of DoD acquisition frameworks and processes.
  • Active Q/SCI Clearance

Physical Requirements: (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):
  • Physical movement between buildings located primarily within a half-mile radius, which may include movement across uneven and/or inclined ground.
  • Physical movement within large interior facility spaces and corridors.
  • Direct or peripheral interaction with hardware, equipment, and instruments in office and laboratory environments.

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.

Note to Applicants:

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.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/SCI (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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