Division Leader - Application & Data Services (IT Manager 6)

What You Will Doy368100What You Will Do

Lead one of the most strategically important technology organizations at Los Alamos National Laboratory and help shape the future of enterprise business systems, data, and digital capabilities that enable the Laboratory's national security mission.

The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) is seeking an exceptional executive leader to serve as the Division Leader for the Application & Data Services (ADS) Division. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer, this position is responsible for defining and executing the technology strategy for enterprise applications, data platforms, software engineering, analytics, and digital modernization initiatives across the Laboratory.

This role will serve as the executive technology leader for LANL's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Modernization Program-a multi-year institutional transformation that will modernize the Laboratory's business systems, business processes, and digital capabilities. The successful candidate will partner closely with executive leadership, business organizations, federal sponsors, and technical teams to deliver one of the Laboratory's largest and most complex institutional initiatives.

The Application & Data Services Division consists of more than 150 software engineers, architects, developers, product owners, Scrum Masters, business analysts, data professionals, and technology leaders delivering enterprise software, application integration, cloud services, analytics, artificial intelligence enablement, and mission-critical business applications supporting Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Security, Environmental, Safety, Health, and Laboratory operations.

As a member of the CIO Executive Leadership Team, the Division Leader will help establish enterprise technology strategy while driving organizational modernization, innovation, and operational excellence across the Laboratory.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic vision, planning, and execution for the Application & Data Services Division.
• Serve as the executive technology leader for the Laboratory's ERP Modernization Program, ensuring successful planning, implementation, integration, organizational readiness, and long-term sustainment.
• Establish the enterprise application strategy supporting modernization of business capabilities through cloud-enabled, data-driven, and secure technology solutions.
• Partner with Laboratory executives, business organizations, federal sponsors, and external implementation partners to successfully deliver large-scale enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Drive modernization of legacy applications through cloud technologies, automation, DevSecOps, Agile product delivery, API integration, and modern software engineering practices.
• Lead enterprise data strategy by advancing data governance, data quality, analytics, business intelligence, AI-enabled capabilities, and enterprise information management.
• Oversee enterprise software engineering, product management, application architecture, systems integration, and lifecycle management for critical institutional systems.
• Ensure enterprise applications meet cybersecurity, compliance, and operational resilience requirements while serving as the Information System Owner (ISO) for designated LANL Enterprise Major Applications (LEMA).
• Foster a culture focused on innovation, collaboration, customer partnership, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Provide executive leadership for division financial management, workforce planning, succession planning, talent development, organizational performance, and resource prioritization.
• Build strong partnerships across the CIO organization-including Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Services, Customer Experience, and Program Strategy & Execution-to deliver integrated technology solutions supporting Laboratory priorities.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:


Enterprise Digital Transformation
Demonstrated experience leading large-scale enterprise technology transformation initiatives, including ERP implementations, enterprise application modernization, business process transformation, or similar institutional modernization efforts. Experience aligning technology investments with organizational strategy while delivering measurable business outcomes.

ERP Modernization Leadership
Demonstrated success leading or supporting enterprise ERP implementations involving Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Asset Management, Manufacturing, Procurement, Project Systems, or related enterprise capabilities. Experience working with commercial ERP platforms such as SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Cloud ERP, Workday, or equivalent enterprise business systems is highly desirable. Experience integrating ERP systems with enterprise applications, data platforms, and cloud technologies.

Executive Leadership
Demonstrated experience leading large, complex Information Technology organizations through senior managers and technical leaders. Experience establishing strategic direction, leading organizational change, developing executive roadmaps, and managing organizational performance in a highly matrixed environment.

Application & Software Engineering
Demonstrated experience leading enterprise software engineering organizations utilizing Agile methodologies, DevSecOps, cloud-native architectures, product management, enterprise integration, and modern software development practices.

Data Strategy & Analytics
Experience developing and implementing enterprise data strategies including governance, analytics, reporting, business intelligence, AI enablement, and data architecture that improve organizational decision making and operational performance.

Strategic Collaboration
Exceptional ability to build trusted partnerships with executive leadership, business organizations, federal sponsors, and external implementation partners. Demonstrated success communicating complex technical concepts to executive audiences and building consensus across diverse stakeholder groups.

Business & Financial Management
Demonstrated experience leading organizational financial planning, budgeting, workforce planning, performance management, and strategic resource allocation within a large technology organization.

Organizational Modernization
Experience transforming technology organizations through modernization of software delivery, cloud adoption, Agile product delivery, organizational change management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Institutional Leadership
Ability to understand institutional priorities and align enterprise technology investments with Laboratory mission objectives while fostering collaboration across organizations to maximize value and operational effectiveness.

Education/Experience:
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Business Information Systems, Engineering, or related field from an accredited institution and 15 years of progressively responsible experience, including significant executive leadership experience managing large technology organizations; or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.


Desired Qualifications:

Enterprise Architecture
Experience developing enterprise application architecture, cloud strategy, integration strategy, API management, platform modernization, and application portfolio management.

Artificial Intelligence & Data
Experience leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning, predictive analytics, and enterprise data platforms to improve business operations and organizational performance.

Cloud & Modern Engineering
Experience leading organizations utilizing:

• Cloud-native application development
• Microsoft Azure and/or AWS
• Platform as a Service (PaaS)
• DevSecOps automation
• CI/CD pipelines
• Microservices architecture
• Enterprise integration platforms

Federal / DOE Environment
Experience leading Information Technology organizations within the Federal Government, DOE/NNSA complex, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), or similarly complex research organizations. Knowledge of Los Alamos National Laboratory mission, operations, and culture is highly desirable.

Clearance
Active DOE Q Clearance or equivalent Top Secret clearance preferred.

Work Location: The work location for this position is hybrid and is located in Los Alamos, NM and Santa Fe, NM. Hybrid is defined as working partially onsite/partially offsite but within 2 hours ground commute of this location. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.

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 2 Years.

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 (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.

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. 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.