Los Alamos National Laboratory

Operations Manager 4

Los Alamos National Laboratory$138K — $233K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in operations management in a nuclear facility or similar environment.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required; equivalent experience may substitute.
  • Active Q clearance or DOD equivalent is required for this position.
  • Strong understanding of safety protocols and hazard analysis in nuclear operations.
  • Proven leadership skills in promoting teamwork and motivating others across divisions.
  • Experience in facility management and project management within a nuclear context.
  • Demonstrated success in preparing and leading assessments related to nuclear facility readiness.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations at the Weapons Engineering Tritium Facility.
  • Develop and manage operational plans, budgets, and procedures.
  • Partner with programmatic customers to enhance operations and safety culture.
  • Lead and direct programmatic maintenance planning and execution.
  • Participate in strategic initiatives and process improvements across the facility.
  • Recruit and develop staff while managing budgets effectively.
  • Respond to events and direct investigations, ensuring compliance and learning from outcomes.

Benefits

  • PPO or high deductible medical insurance with a nationwide network.
  • Dental and vision insurance provided.
  • Free basic life and disability insurance included.
  • Paid maternity and parental leave.
  • Comprehensive 401(k) plan with generous matching contributions.
  • Educational opportunities including tuition assistance.
  • Flexible work schedules with generous paid time off policies.
  • Access to onsite fitness facilities and wellness programs.
Full Job Description
Description

Job Title Operations Manager 4

Location Los Alamos, NM, US

Organization Name High Expl & Weapons Eng Tritium Fac

Minimum Salary 138500

Maximum Salary 233200

What You Will Do

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking an experienced leader to fill the role as the Weapons Engineering Tritium Facility (WETF) Operations Manager. Reporting to the Weapons Facility Operations (WFO) Nuclear Operations Manager, this role is responsible for managing day-to-day operations at WETF.

As an Operations Manager 4 you will have the ability to manage and oversee operational activities outlined at the lower level independently or with minimal supervision. You will develop and administer operations-related plans, budgets, policies and procedures. As the Group Lead for WETF, you will also participate in strategic WFO initiatives and process improvements in conjunction with programmatic customers and other LANL institutional organizations, as well as developing staffing plans, recruiting/hiring, and budget management.

This position will partner with programmatic customers to strengthen operations, improve safety culture, and increase operational formality by bringing the right expertise together to encourage organizational learning, better understand the needs of stakeholders and customers, and enable simultaneous excellence to better deliver on the national security mission. The WETF Operations Manager also serves as the Programmatic Maintenance Manager for Q-7 Division, directing the planning and execution of programmatic maintenance within WETF.

This posting is under the Associate Laboratory Directorate for Weapons Engineering (ALDW).

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

  • Demonstrated record of promoting teamwork, consensus building, mentoring and motivating peers and subordinates across division lines.
  • Demonstrated experience with the implementation of Conduct of Operations.
  • Demonstrated experience with the implementation of Conduct of Maintenance with knowledge of work planning and control, including hazard identification, hazards analysis and controls.
  • Experience with facility management and infrastructure programs, particularly in the areas of maintenance and project management.
  • Experience with the development and implementation of nuclear facility safety basis changes.
  • Experience with implementing nuclear facility readiness program requirements, including demonstrated success preparing and leading facility and programmatic personnel through readiness-related assessments.
  • Understanding of abnormal event response and reporting, to include facilitating fact findings and learning teams, as well as reviewing root cause analysis and lessons learned.
  • In-depth knowledge of work hazards, safety programs, lock-out/tag-out requirements, and facility policies and procedures.
  • Excellent oral/written communication skills to include presentations and report writing.
  • Ability to negotiate with customers and their management, and influence senior-level leaders regarding matters of significance to the organization.
  • Active Q clearance or DOD equivalent.


Education/Experience:

  • Position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 8 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
  • Position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities. This DOE Order establishes entry-level requirements to ensure employees in the positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.


Desired Qualifications:

  • Significant experience in commercial nuclear power or naval nuclear power operations portfolios.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the Laboratory's organizational structure and programs, including conduct of maintenance, conduct of engineering, conduct of operations, quality assurance, and performance assurance systems.
  • Ability to translate technical terms to layperson's terms and present them to non-technical audiences.


Note to Applicants:

  • Applicants should submit a resume and comprehensive cover letter addressing minimum job requirements and desired qualifications of the position.


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 maternity and parental leave
  • Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
  • Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
  • Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick, vacation, 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 P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

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 a disability accommodation, email [email protected] or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3.

Employment Status Full Time

Appointment Type Regular

Regular

About Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a United States Department of Energy national laboratory initially organized during World War II for the design of nuclear weapons as part of the Manhattan Project. It is located a short distance northwest of Santa Fe, New Mexico in the southwestern United States. LANL conducts research in fields such as national security, space exploration, renewable energy, medicine, nanotechnology, and supercomputing. It is the largest institution of its kind in the world. LANL is managed and operated by Triad National Security, LLC, which is composed of Battelle Memorial Institute, the University of California, and the Texas A&M University System.
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