Los Alamos National Laboratory

Project/Program Specialist 4

Los Alamos National Laboratory$117K — $195K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field with 12 years of experience or equivalent education and experience.
  • Proficient in developing high-level presentations for diverse audiences.
  • Experience in fostering effective internal and external customer relationships.
  • Expertise in organizing technical activities involving multiple stakeholders.
  • Ability to create engaging exhibits and communication materials.
  • Knowledge of LANL Review & Approval System and familiarity with communication requirements.
  • Must have or be able to obtain DOE Q and SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with leadership to refine and communicate Global Security programs.
  • Lead content development for the classified Global Security Red Room exhibit.
  • Ensure accurate and up-to-date communication across all platforms.
  • Plan and coordinate events involving diverse organizations.
  • Create showcases, models, and posters tailored to customer needs.
  • Manage calendars and project timelines for technical activities.
  • Attend events to represent Global Security's mission effectively.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Free basic life and disability insurance.
  • Paid parental leave and childcare assistance.
  • Generous 401(k) matching and annual contributions.
  • Tuition assistance and learning opportunities.
  • Flexible work schedules and ample PTO.
  • Onsite wellness programs and modern gym facilities.
  • Relocation assistance for those moving from outside a 50-mile radius.
Full Job Description
Description

Job Title Project/Program Specialist 4

Location Los Alamos, NM, US

Organization Name ALDGS/Associate Laboratory Director for Global Security

Minimum Salary 117200

Maximum Salary 195400

This position is open for both internal and external candidates to apply.
What You Will Do

Partner with the Associate Laboratory Director for Global Security (ALDGS) as a trusted member of the ALDGS management team collaborating with leadership, Program Directors, and Division and Project Leaders, to develop, review, and refine strategic messaging and highlight Global Security programs, technologies and capabilities. The ALDGS Directorate is committed to protecting our Nation against emerging, converging, prolific, and unconventional nuclear threats, regardless of origin.

ALDGS consists of 5 Division and 5 Program Offices each supporting LANL's Strategic Deterrence Mission through strength in the weapons program and stockpile stewardship and through action in global security and nuclear nonproliferation/counterproliferation, to include Counter Terrorism focusing on known and emerging threats including nuclear, bio, cyber, and space. ALDGS capabilities include technology development and application in the national interest, development of innovative sensing systems for space-based, airborne, and ground based applications, detecting and preventing the development or use of nuclear weapons and improvised devices, providing secure and compliant environments for intelligence and special access communities, supporting the execution of subcritical and critical experiments, measurements, and technical solutions to combat new and evolving national security threats.

Lead and manage the content and staging for the Global Security Red Room classified exhibit hall displays working across all 10 ALDGS Divisions and Program Offices. Ensure ALDGS news and information is accurate and up to date on all communication venues.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:


Effective Communication & Teamwork
Demonstrated independent judgement to provide specialized assistance to the ALDGS management team and project and program leads to report on project/program scope to include presentation development (classified and unclassified) for high-level (and other) visits, tours and various meetings within scope, schedule, and quality constraints.

Experience developing and nurturing effective high-level internal and external customer relationships to successfully create and share technical and scientific highlights for the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and other customers.

Demonstrated experience successfully collaborating across organizations and with other laboratories to enhance partnerships, build trust, gain consensus, and resolve conflicts.

Proven ability to successfully plan, organize, coordinate and report status on technical, cutting-edge activities and events that involve multiple internal and external organizations, to include managing and maintaining calendars.

Ability to create diverse and varied showcase displays, models, posters, and event and award write-ups (at times this includes drafting talking points, scripts and presentations) to meet customer requirements.

Knowledge of the LANL Review & Approval System for Scientific and Technical Information (RASSTI) process and experience working with LANL Communications and External Affairs partners.

Ability to travel to events to describe/depict Global Security's unique and growing mission (example: conferences, ribbon cuttings).

Clearance
Must have the ability to obtain a DOE Q and SCI clearance access which typically requires US citizenship.

Education/Experience: Position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution and 12 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of LANL policies, management systems and requirements involving procurement, facilities, safety, security, and quality.
  • Knowledge of the technical elements and structure of global security programs.
  • Understanding of the unique requirements to work and operate in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) or Special Access Program (SAP) environments, including knowledge of the Department of Energy's Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence (DOE-IN) and the Department of War (DOW) computing resources.
  • Active DOE Q and SCI Clearance.

Note to Applicants: Please provide a detailed cover letter and resume explaining how you meet each of the requirements for the role.

Work Environment:

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:
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

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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