Project-Program Director 5
- Req. Number: IRC136889
- Organization : GS-IET/Intelligence & Emerging Threats Program Office
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Salary: $180,200 - $322,600
- Recruiter Name: Welty, Melanie Lara
- Recruiter Email: mwelty@lanl.gov
What You Will Do
The LANL Global Security Directorate is seeking applicants for the Deputy Program Director of its Intelligence and Emerging Threats (GS-IET) program office. In partnership with the GS-IET Program Director, the GS-IET Deputy Program Director (Project-Program Director 5) will support the managing of office staff including Program Managers and Administrative Staff as assigned. The Deputy Program Director helps ensure the content and quality of national security solutions delivered to enduring Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence (DOE/IN) programs. Additionally, the Deputy Program Director supports management of a diverse portfolio of programs that directly address the needs of Intelligence Community through the Strategic Intelligence Partnership Program (SIPP). The Deputy Program Director ensures alignment of those activities with LANL's organizations mission and vision objectives that include capability sustainment and growth, value-added relations with the weapons program, and sustaining and growing our Intelligence Community (IC) relationships. This position requires working knowledge of relevant DOE, NNSA, and IC agencies.
Duties include but are not limited to:
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Program Management
Demonstrated experience in program management, advocacy, strategic planning, resource planning and allocation in relation to Intelligence Community and/or Department of Defense programs. Experience managing and leading sensitive projects, facilities, and data systems with multi-level security requirements.
Technical Experience
Technical degree in relevant STEM field with a history of managing projects, presenting to both technical and non-technical audiences, and writing reports.
Intelligence Community Experience
Experience or knowledge in areas such as intelligence collection, intelligence analysis, and counterintelligence. Familiarity with the organization of the U.S. Intelligence Community and extensive experience working with one or more of its elemental agencies.
Professional Leadership
Demonstrated ability to build and grow both internal and external organizational relationships. Experience in workforce planning that has included recruitment, retention, and mentoring staff.
Communication
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills as evidenced by application materials, letters of reference, and by seminars, briefings, and presentations.
Partnership Building
Demonstrated experience in developing and nurturing effective executive-level external and internal customer relationships. Experience interfacing with NNSA, IC, LANL, or DoD Senior Officials.
Problem Solving
Demonstrated experience in effective decision making and creative problem solving.
Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 12 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. An advanced degree and Formal Project Management experience is preferred.
Desired Qualifications:
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:
Along with a Resume or CV, please provide a detailed cover letter addressing each Minimum Job requirement and Desired Qualifications.
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of 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:
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/SCI (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.
Term position: Regular-status Laboratory employees applying for term-status positions may retain regular status with approval of the cognizant Principle Associate Director.
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 opt. 3.
The LANL Global Security Directorate is seeking applicants for the Deputy Program Director of its Intelligence and Emerging Threats (GS-IET) program office. In partnership with the GS-IET Program Director, the GS-IET Deputy Program Director (Project-Program Director 5) will support the managing of office staff including Program Managers and Administrative Staff as assigned. The Deputy Program Director helps ensure the content and quality of national security solutions delivered to enduring Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence (DOE/IN) programs. Additionally, the Deputy Program Director supports management of a diverse portfolio of programs that directly address the needs of Intelligence Community through the Strategic Intelligence Partnership Program (SIPP). The Deputy Program Director ensures alignment of those activities with LANL's organizations mission and vision objectives that include capability sustainment and growth, value-added relations with the weapons program, and sustaining and growing our Intelligence Community (IC) relationships. This position requires working knowledge of relevant DOE, NNSA, and IC agencies.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Coordinating and/or participating in LANL interactions with sponsors, partners, and tri-lab representatives within the Intelligence Community
- Maintaining detailed situational awareness of the status of execution of work (technical, budget, timeframe, etc.) at LANL in all of GS-IET program areas
- Teaming with line managers to identify and develop institutional capabilities to meet core missions of LANL by informing line organizations of future needs in GS-IET program areas
- Collaborating with the other GS Program Offices [National Security and Defense (GS-NSD), Nuclear Counterterrorism & Counterproliferation (GS-NCCP), and Nuclear Nonproliferation & Security (GS-NNS)] in sponsor interaction and strategic direction
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Program Management
Demonstrated experience in program management, advocacy, strategic planning, resource planning and allocation in relation to Intelligence Community and/or Department of Defense programs. Experience managing and leading sensitive projects, facilities, and data systems with multi-level security requirements.
Technical Experience
Technical degree in relevant STEM field with a history of managing projects, presenting to both technical and non-technical audiences, and writing reports.
Intelligence Community Experience
Experience or knowledge in areas such as intelligence collection, intelligence analysis, and counterintelligence. Familiarity with the organization of the U.S. Intelligence Community and extensive experience working with one or more of its elemental agencies.
Professional Leadership
Demonstrated ability to build and grow both internal and external organizational relationships. Experience in workforce planning that has included recruitment, retention, and mentoring staff.
Communication
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills as evidenced by application materials, letters of reference, and by seminars, briefings, and presentations.
Partnership Building
Demonstrated experience in developing and nurturing effective executive-level external and internal customer relationships. Experience interfacing with NNSA, IC, LANL, or DoD Senior Officials.
Problem Solving
Demonstrated experience in effective decision making and creative problem solving.
Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 12 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. An advanced degree and Formal Project Management experience is preferred.
Desired Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing program growth strategies resulting in sustained program capture
- Demonstrated experience executing projects with large multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience working in Washington, DC
- Active Q/SCI 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:
Along with a Resume or CV, please provide a detailed cover letter addressing each Minimum Job requirement and Desired Qualifications.
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of 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)
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/SCI (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.
Term position: Regular-status Laboratory employees applying for term-status positions may retain regular status with approval of the cognizant Principle Associate Director.
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 opt. 3.
