Project Leader 3

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos, NM

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Algorithms, Budgeting, Change Control, Communication Skills, Communications Protocols, Contract Management, Customer Relations, Dental Insurance, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Follow Through, Interface Programming Languages, Laboratory, Leadership, Materials Management, Microsoft Access Database, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operations Security (OPSEC), Organizational Skills, Process Improvement, Program Evaluation, Project Development, Project Planning, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Relational Databases (RDBMS), Reporting Skills, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, SQL (Structured Query Language), Safety Compliance, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Strategic Planning, Time Management, Tuition Fees, United States Citizen, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Vision Plan, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

LOCATION

Los Alamos, NM

POSTED

18 days ago

What You Will Do

The Operational Safety and Compliance Programs group (PSS-2) is seeking a highly organized, self-motivated Project Leader with a strong desire to learn. The selected candidate will support the Program Manager and serve as a key operational partner in coordinating activities between the Program Office and Line Management. This position supports PSS-2's mission to reduce operational and programmatic risk across Weapons Production missions through the assurance of proper processing, storage, containerization, control, disposition, and distribution of special nuclear materials. The role helps streamline programmatic tasking, facilitate communication, and ensure alignment between organizational priorities, workforce capacity, and customer expectations.

The Project Leader supports the execution of strategic initiatives by coordinating requests, tracking deliverables, supporting risk assessments for the Program Office, and assisting with contract paperwork and coordination activities within a dynamic mission environment. This role works closely with programmatic and line organizations to ensure requests are efficiently routed to the appropriate subject matter experts, timelines are communicated effectively, and deliverables meet customer and organizational expectations.

Key Responsibilities include:

Support the Program Interface function by coordinating incoming requests and ensuring efficient task routing to appropriate personnel and technical resources.
Support PSS-2 mission objectives focused on reducing operational and programmatic risk across Weapons Production missions.
Assist with activities related to the proper processing, storage, containerization, control, disposition, and distribution of special nuclear materials.
Conduct and coordinate risk assessments for the Program Office to identify operational, programmatic, and scheduling risks and support mitigation strategies.
Coordinate and manage contract-related paperwork, documentation, tracking, and communication between stakeholders.
Assist in streamlining workflows and reducing delays or duplicative efforts through effective coordination and follow-through.
Facilitate communication between the Program Office, Line Management, and staff to ensure clear expectations, timely updates, and alignment on priorities.
Help maintain formal communication protocols, schedules, tracking mechanisms, and reporting processes to support accountability and transparency.
Monitor project activities, milestones, deliverables, and action items to ensure work progresses in alignment with mission objectives and customer requirements.
Support prioritization of work activities based on organizational goals, resource availability, and evolving programmatic needs.
Foster collaboration and positive working relationships across internal and external stakeholders while maintaining responsiveness and operational agility.
Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of multi-year programmatic activities funded through one or multiple sources.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies that enhance program execution and customer engagement.
Support preparation of reports, briefings, status updates, and other programmatic documentation for leadership and stakeholders.

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What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements: Applicants must submit a comprehensive resume reflective of relevant experience that addresses the minimum job requirements and desired qualifications of the position below for full consideration.

Education/Experience: Position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution and 8 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Qualifications We Desire:

Knowledge of nuclear materials management (e.g., material storage, control, shipping, or disposition) in accordance with DOE Order 410.2 Management of Nuclear Materials and DOE Standard M441-1.1.
Direct experience with relational databases, transactional databases, logic statements, basic algorithms, programming languages and/or script writing using MS Access/SQL.
Advanced knowledge of and demonstrated experience in all aspects of project management work, including developing project plans, work breakdown structures, and work packages, managing to scope, schedule, budget, and baselines, and documenting baseline reports and change control actions.
Advanced knowledge of the discipline of the assigned project.
Advanced knowledge of regulatory and Laboratory requirements related to the assigned project.
Demonstrated experience in developing and nurturing effective mid-level internal customer relationships.
Demonstrated ability to successfully plan, organize, lead, and monitor a variety of team efforts to completion.
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel, building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts.

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.

Work Schedule: This position may/will require 24/7 coverage, which could/will involve working a shift/weekend schedule. Employees may be eligible for the shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager.

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.

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 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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