Job Description
What You Will Do Are you looking for an opportunity to contribute as a Group Leader? Are you interested in making a difference in the Weapons Program? Are you interested in leading edge technologies and their implementing? If you answered "yes" to these questions we encourage you to learn more about this phenomenal opportunity as the Group Leader within the Weapons Research Services (WRS) Division's Weapons Mission Technology (WMT) group. In this role you will provide leadership and management for the technical and administrative work in the WMT group. This position will work collaboratively with the PRIDE Program Manager to provide strategic oversight for the PRIDE program, ensuring alignment with broader laboratory objectives and mission priorities without direct involvement in day-to-day program operations. Your responsibilities include oversight for maintaining, enhancing, and implementing new major weapons design and engineering software tools. You will contribute to the development of objectives and principles for managing weapons technologies working closely with colleagues, managers, and other stakeholders at
LANL, DOE
Headquarters, and other NSE sites; and you will lead teams of solutions architects and software scientists that support implementation and maintenance of new and existing mission software tools. In your PRIDE oversight capacity, you will facilitate resource allocation, support strategic decision-making, and ensure program integration with divisional goals. What You Need Minimum Job Requirements:
Software For this role you will need to have a thorough and advanced understanding of software development principles, implementation of commercial off-the-shelf software packages, database administration, system administration, data management and security. The software tools supported for mission applications are open unique and require considerable external interface with our NNSA partners. You must also have professional-level experience and demonstrated skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions on problems related to mission technologies. Classified Systems To succeed you will need to have proven experience designing, building, and maintaining classified systems and platforms. Project Management Advanced experience providing strategic direction in the formulation of technical solutions and leading complex projects from inception through implementation and coordinating between scientific users, technical teams, and other stakeholders. We will be looking for a record of successfully completed projects on time and within budget. Program Management You must have proven experience working with federal program managers to advocate for funding and manage scope tied to funding received in an effort to support tools and services needed by the mission organizations. Mentoring/Leadership You must have leadership experience successfully leading and mentoring junior staff. Education/Experience :
The position requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and eight (8) years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. Desired Qualifications :
Advanced degree in physics, engineering, mathematics, computer science or related technical area Experience working within LANL's Weapons Programs Practical knowledge of LANL business systems, operational and work processes, administrative practices and procedures, and key Laboratory points of contact Experience and knowledge in the field of cyber security 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. For full consideration, applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter that addresses how they meet the minimum job requirements and any of the desired requirements of the position. 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. 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. 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 applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.
