Nuclear Process Infrastructure (NPI) Group Leader (Manufacturing Manager 4)

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos, NM

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Budget Management, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, DOE Clearance, DOE-Q (Top Secret Restricted Data), Dental Insurance, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory, Leadership, Manufacturing Management, Material Moving, Materials Management, Mentoring, Nuclear Waste, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Operations Management, Operations Security (OPSEC), Organizational Development/Management, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product/Service Launch, Progress Reports, Project Tracking, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Staff Motivation, Staff Requirements, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Support, Tuition Fees, United States Citizen, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Vision Plan, Waste Management, Workforce Planning

LOCATION

Los Alamos, NM

POSTED

2 days ago

What You Will Do

The Nuclear Process Infrastructure (NPI) Division is seeking senior leaders to serve as Group Leaders for mission-critical areas including, but not limited to, nuclear materials and TRU waste shipping and plutonium capability transuranic waste management. These roles provide enterprise-level leadership for nuclear materials operations, waste management, transportation, and disposition activities supporting high-consequence national security and nuclear facility missions.

In this role, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for large, multidisciplinary organizations, ensuring safe, secure, and compliant execution of nuclear materials and waste operations. You will partner with senior leadership, regulators, and stakeholders to deliver mission outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of safety, security, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Provide leadership for large technical and operational organizations supporting nuclear materials and TRU waste operations.
Ensure compliant handling, storage, packaging, certification, transportation, and accountability of nuclear materials and waste.
Integrate safety, security, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements into all operational activities.
Oversee workforce planning, training, staffing, and organizational development.
Manage budgets, schedules, and resources while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Partner with senior leadership and external stakeholders to execute mission-critical programs and resolve complex operational challenges.

What You Need

Minimum Requirements

Leadership

Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams, supervising personnel, resolving conflicts, mentoring staff, building teams, managing staffing needs, motivating employees, and developing personnel to achieve organizational goals.

Knowledge and Expertise

Experience coordinating work activities, managing priorities, tracking progress, and reporting status to support organizational goals.

Communication

Proven ability to communicate effectively through written and oral communication, build strong interpersonal relationships, and interact with personnel and customers at all levels.

Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field and 8 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

426.2A: Requires a bachelor of science degree in engineering or related science, and 4 years nuclear experience. Job-related education or experience may be substituted on a case-by-case basis. The degree may substitute up to 50% of the experience requirement per section of I4.e of the CRD.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in nuclear operations, materials management, radioactive waste, and radioactive material transportation.
Knowledge of DOE, NNSA, EPA, DOT, and DNFSB requirements.
Leadership experience in high-consequence or regulated operational environments.
Active DOE Q Clearance.

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.

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 (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.

426.2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.

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 applicable 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 opt. 3.

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