Description

Job Title Staff Operations Manager 4

Location Los Alamos, NM, US

Organization Name ALDPI-Plutonium Infrastructure

Minimum Salary 114700

Maximum Salary 191200

What You Will Do

The Associate Laboratory Directorate for Plutonium Infrastructure (ALDPI) is seeking an outstanding, executive-level administrative partner to join the leadership team. ALDPI manages the execution of major capital projects related to infrastructure required to meet plutonium pit production deliverables. The Staff Operations Manager 4 (SOM) will serve as a key advisor and leader in executing effective business and operational functions that enable our mission. Reporting to the ALD, the SOM provides leadership and support of the strategic and tactical efforts of ALDPI while working in a collaborative team environment. The SOM will work with the ALD, the COO, project, program, and division management on business, operational, and programmatic activities. They will provide input and leadership on key issues and initiatives coming into or being generated by the Directorate Office. As a SOM, your business and operational experience and excellence will be essential to the success of the ALDPI leadership team!

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:
Operational Experience
Expert-level knowledge of Laboratory business, operational, and programmatic missions, goals, commitments, and critical issues.

Extensive knowledge/experience in, and consultative experience with, the following areas: human resources; financial management; policy implementation; operational and programmatic activities related to safety, security, and environmental compliance; strategic and tactical planning; and project management.

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 the area of professional expertise.

Project/Program Management
Expert-level knowledge and experience 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.

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 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.

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.

Desired Qualifications:

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 the ALDWP organization, major programs
and facilities.

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

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

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.
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 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 [email protected] or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.

Employment Status Full Time

Appointment Type Regular

Regular

Contact Details

Contact Name Thompson, Larry Douglas

Email [email protected]

Work Telephone