Program Manager 1/2

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos, NM

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$87,800–$143,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Customer Relations, Dental Insurance, Finance, Hardware Quality Assurance, Interpersonal Skills, Investment Management, Laboratory, Negotiation Skills, Operations Security (OPSEC), Project Estimates, Project Management Certification, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Schedule Development, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Writing, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Tuition Fees, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Los Alamos, NM

POSTED

1 day ago

What You Will Do

This position is open for external candidates only to apply.

This position will be filled at either the Program Manager 1 or Program Manager 2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

As a Program Manager for Q-20, the W93/Mk7 Systems Development and Realization group, you will be responsible for managing a multi-year effort to plan, integrate, and execute a series of development and qualification tests that will culminate in the final qualification of the W93/Mk7 warhead.

Using P6 and the weapons integrated schedule, the successful candidate will work with the QTE PM team, qualification domain leads, test leads, hardware managers and technical and programmatic staff from other organizations to

identify, develop, and manage the discrete technical and programmatic effort necessary to develop the technical basis of documentation required for qualification and certification.

The Program Manager will also be expected to identify and develop scope, manage multi-year work packages, integrate across internal and external organizations, collaborate with production agencies and fabrication organizations, manage and mitigate risk, use excellent communication skills to negotiate scope and deliverables and ensure program needs and status are clearly understood, and have outstanding teaming skills, while simultaneously demonstrating the ability to work well with a diverse team of technical and programmatic staff.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Program Manger 1 $87,800- $143,000

Program Management: Entry level knowledge of and experience in program management of technical work, including the development of program work scope, schedules, priorities, budget(s) and performance milestones, identifying and managing risks (threats and opportunities), reporting schedule variance and defining and tracking associated schedule variance corrective actions to closure.

Portfolio Management: Entry level knowledge of the NA-12 (Office of Stockpile Management) based programs.

Technical Knowledge: Ability to develop technical working knowledge of weapon component design, fabrication, assembly, test and analysis efforts.

Scheduling: Knowledge and ability to balance scope, resources and priorities, and use software for planning, tracking, and efficiently mobilizing resources to assure scope completion. Entry level knowledge of P6 and the Weapons Integrated Schedule.

Finance: Entry level experience in managing cost and schedule commitments for moderately complex projects.

Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with and cultivate strong teaming culture across all levels of technical and programmatic staff.

Communication: Demonstrated evidence of strong interpersonal, presentation, and written skills; demonstrated by successful relationship building, creating presentations and reports, and nurturing effective working relationships with internal and external customers.

Program Manager 2 $106,400-$176,000

In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:

Advanced knowledge and experience in all previously identified areas.
Proven record of developing and leading successful teams.
Proven record of working independently or collaborating with other as needed to achieve an objective.

Education/Experience at lower level: Position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution and 2 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation

Education/Experience at higher level: Position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution and 5 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

Q Clearance
Experience working in a classified environment.
Formal project management training or education with the ability to obtain a Project Management Professional certification within 2 years.
Experience with EVMS reporting requirements and or principles.

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:

For full consideration, please submit a comprehensive resume and cover letter addressing your relevant experience to the job requirements and desired skills stated above.
Domestic travel will be required

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.

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.

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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