Staff Operations Manager 4

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos, NM

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Administrative Management, Administrative Procedures, Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Business Administration, Business Operations, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Conflict Resolution, Continuous Improvement, Dental Insurance, Environmental Compliance, Establish Priorities, Finance, Financial Management, Funding, Human Resources, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory, Laboratory Management, Laboratory Operations, Leadership, Logistics, Manufacturing, Materials Management, Negotiation Skills, Operations Management, Operations Security (OPSEC), Organizational Skills, People Management, Policy Implementation, Procedure Implementation, Process Improvement, Procurement Software, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Research Skills, Safety/Work Safety, Staff Development, Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, Surveillance, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Tuition Fees, United States Citizen, Vision Plan, Warehousing

LOCATION

Los Alamos, NM

POSTED

Today

This position is open for internal candidates.

What You Will Do

This position is open for internal candidates.

The Associate Laboratory Directorate for Weapons Production (ALDWP) is seeking an outstanding, executive-level administrative partner to join the leadership team. ALDWP produces plutonium pits, detonators, and non-nuclear components, along with the supporting technical basis to ensure safe and reliable products and operations. The directorate's programs support multiple aspects of the national security mission, including plutonium processing and disposition, manufacturing for NASA deep space missions, surveillance, materials management, and waste operations.

Reporting to the ALD, the ALDWP Staff Operations Manager (SOM) will serve as a key advisor and leader in executing effective strategic and tactical efforts of ALDWP business and operational functions by providing leadership and support while working in a collaborative team environment. The SOM will work with the ALD Leadership team on business, operational, and programmatic activities including leading and coordinating logistics for large reviews; facilitating the development and implementation of Directorate level strategic and tactical plans and initiatives related to staffing plans, succession planning, and funding requests; leading the development and implementation of administrative procedures and processes for the Directorate; managing professional and support staff within the Directorate office; leading and coordinating efforts that enable the effectiveness of administrative support personnel across the Directorate; facilitating the coordination, planning, oversight, and conduct of directorate-wide activities in programmatic execution, business operations, and directorate implementation of institutional administrative requirements; conduct research, analysis, and coordinating implementation of systems and process improvement to ensure consistency, efficiency, and compliance across the Directorate. The SOM will be required to interface with all levels of Laboratory staff and management, and assume specific delegated authority, as needed, to represent management as a liaison in responding to internal and external institutional requests, as well as be proactive and prepared to effectively respond to a variety of administrative matters.

As a SOM, your business and operational experience and excellence will be essential to the success of the ALDWP leadership team!

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Operational Experience

Extensive knowledge/experience in, and consultative experience with, at least four of the following areas: human resources; financial management; policy implementation; administrative systems development; operational and programmatic activities related to safety, security, environmental compliance, quality, and performance assurance; strategic and tactical planning; and space planning.

Laboratory Structure

Comprehensive knowledge of the Laboratory's organizational structure, policies, procedures, requirements and various business systems. Expert-level knowledge of Laboratory business, operational, and programmatic missions, goals, and commitments.

Collaboration

Proven leadership skills and a record of accomplishment of successfully building collaborations and facilitating teamwork across organizational lines, including networking with key contacts outside of area of professional expertise.

Project/Program Management

A record of demonstrated success in conducting research, evaluating alternatives, and determining solutions on issues affecting business, operational, and or programmatic oversight. Demonstrated success in developing and supporting process improvement and innovative response to high level and complex organizational needs. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of project management demonstrated through implementation of a project in one or more of the specific LANL business disciplines (i.e. procurement, informational technology, materials management and warehousing, finance etc.).

Personal Leadership

Expert-level organizational skills and a proven ability to independently establish priorities while working effectively under pressure, with frequent interruptions, as well as managing projects and executing complex operational and business assignments.

Leadership

Experience supervising and guiding the professional development of administrative personnel; and demonstrated success-leading teams.

Communication

Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of management and personnel, including negotiating, influencing, conflict resolution, consensus building, oral presentation, and written communications. Demonstrated ability to create preliminary drafts of Directorate positions, presentations, and procedures when provided input from a variety of sources.

Clearance

Active Q Clearance.

Continuous Improvement

Experience successfully implementing continuous improvement, process improvement, and strategic planning initiatives.

Weapons Program Knowledge

Knowledge of the Weapons Program to include major programs and facilities.

Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree (advanced degree preferred) from an accredited institution in Business Administration, Business Management, Communications, or related field and 8 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Location: This position will be located in Los Alamos, NM.

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:

Please submit a detailed resume highlighting all your relevant experience addressing how addressing how you meet all minimum requirements and applicable desired skills.

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 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 maternity and parental leave
Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (PTO)
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 and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, 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 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 1-505-665-4444 option 1.

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