Los Alamos National Laboratory

Program Manager 1/2

Los Alamos National Laboratory$87K — $176K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2-5 years of related experience (varies by level)
  • Experience in system engineering and/or operational roles
  • Proficiency in developing resource-loaded schedules with fixed milestones
  • Familiarity with cost control methods and performance reporting, specifically EVMS
  • Strong organizational skills with a detail-oriented approach
  • Ability to cultivate effective customer relationships
  • Desired: PMP Certification and knowledge of nuclear weapons systems.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in executing programmatic scope for the W88 systems portfolio
  • Provide leadership, vision, and strategic planning
  • Integrate multidisciplinary elements across various organizations
  • Develop and maintain project schedules and cost reports
  • Manage cost and schedule commitments for large projects
  • Present project status and reviews to stakeholders
  • Lead development and execution of complex interface agreements.

Benefits

  • Onsite work location in Los Alamos, NM
  • Opportunity for leadership development in a critical mission area
  • Potential for travel to interact with national security stakeholders
  • Involvement in national defense and security projects
  • Eligibility for a Q security clearance, enhancing career advancement opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Title Program Manager 1/2

Location Los Alamos, NM, US

Organization Name W-4/W88 Systems Engineering Group

Minimum Salary

Maximum Salary

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.

Program Manager 1: 87,800 - 143,000

Program Manager 2: 106,400 - 176,000

The W88 Systems Engineering Group (W-4) ensures the safety, reliability, and security of our Nation's nuclear stockpile for the entire weapon life cycle. The selected candidate will assist group management and senior program managers in the execution of programmatic scope. The Program Manager will provide leadership, vision, strategic and tactical planning, and overall direction for execution of the given W88 system portfolio, which requires multidisciplinary integration across multiple organizations.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Previous system engineering and/or operational experience is required. Direct experience with the following:
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with developing resource-loaded schedules with fixed milestones, and cost and schedule performance reporting.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in applying project control principles, standards, terminology and using automated cost and schedule control tools including Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) development, application and performance reporting.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing cost and schedule commitments for large projects.
  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet schedule and deliverables for multiple concurrent projects with a range of priorities.
  • Experience in developing and maintaining effective customer relationships.

Additional Job Requirements for the higher level:
  • Demonstrated experience and leadership in developing and executing complex organizational interface agreements, funding cost models, or similar integration tools.
  • Working experience in developing and presenting formal project or program reviews to stakeholders.


Education/Experience Program Manager 1: 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 Program Manager 2: 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:
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
  • Working knowledge of nuclear weapons and NNSA facilities that support the U.S. stockpile
  • Experience working effectively with DOE/NNSA personnel
  • Experience in developing annual spend plans, Baseline Change Proposals (BCPs), and work packages to support programmatic scope.
  • Knowledge of program management of scientific or engineering scope/discipline, including defining program work scope, schedules, budgets, priorities, and performance milestones; developing cost, scope and schedule baselines; reporting cost and schedule variance; and managing change control and risk.
  • Active Q Clearance, or the ability to obtain an Active Q Clearance

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, submit a resume and detailed cover letter addressing all required and desired skills outlined above. (Please save cover letter with job number and name).
  • A frequent amount of travel may be required due to programmatic complexity and frequent interactions with various National Security Enterprise (NSE) PAs, NNSA and United States Navy customers.


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.

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.

Employment Status Full Time

Appointment Type Regular

Regular

Contact Details

Contact Name Robinson, Loren

Email [email protected]

Work Telephone

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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