SSO Staff Operations Manager 3
- Req. Number: IRC133892
- Organization : SSO-DO/Sensitive and Special Operations
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Salary: $96,100 - $159,000
- Recruiter Name: Welty, Melanie Lara
- Recruiter Email: mwelty@lanl.gov
What You Will Do
The Staff Operations Manager 3 will serve as the manager for SSO Division's core professional staff and support the SSO Division Leader, Group Leaders, and Division Staff. SSO-DO is comprised of four diverse groups that oversee the operations of limited access high-security facilities both on-site at LANL and off-site at various US locations. SSO serves a wide population of Secret Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance holders and works to facilitate complex security operations while maintaining strict compliance requirements.
You will work closely with SSO division management to align work assignments of the professional staff with the strategic direction of the Division. Represent division management regarding administrative and operational aspects. Make a variety of high-level decisions in areas of delegated authority (e.g., planning and approving procurement processes and activities; monitoring and approving purchase responsibilities of staff; administering and communicating human resources (HR) requirements, engaging in strategic planning, and supporting security operations in fast-paced Special Access Program Facilities (SAPFs) and Secret Compartment Information Facilities (SCIFs) environments.
Other responsibilities may include, but are not limited to management functions (performance, attendance, training, etc.); oversight and approval of administrative operational efficiencies; time and labor; and assignment of authorities. Act as an interface with management on such issues as employee relations or conduct concerns; budget exercises; strategic staffing planning; administrative policy and procedural questions; performance and salary management exercises; recruiting/mobility initiatives; and succession planning. Ensure Contractor Assurance process implementation; participate in WSSET and other division-level administrative operations support projects/tasks, as needed.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Leadership Experience
Demonstrated supervisory experience with an excellent record of team building, collaboration, and conflict resolution. Knowledge of, and demonstrated successful experience in, management, supervision, and professional development of employees.
Administrative/Operational Excellence
Expert knowledge and successful demonstrated experience with the administrative management of business, operational, and/or programmatic activities in the following areas: safety; security; financial management; HR; communication; government, community, and customer relations; training; and procurement
Problem Solving
Demonstrated experience in effective decision-making and creative problem solving including skills in researching and recommending alternative solutions to problems. Expert knowledge of, and successfully demonstrated experience in, developing, implementing, and managing innovation and process improvements.
Effective Communication
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of internal and external personnel. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including expert skills and proven experience in the preparation of reports, matrices, drafting and implementation of new process and procedures, preparing correspondence for executive level managers.
Clearance
Ability to obtain a DOE Q-Clearance and a TS/SCI security clearance
Education
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 5 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
Note to Applicants:
Location: This position will be located in Los Alamos, NM.
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.
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 (paid sick, vacation, 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). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance which requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon position, additional authorization to access nuclear weapons information may be required that may or may not be available to dual citizens depending upon the circumstances.
*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.
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 and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, 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 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 1-505-665-4444 option 1.
The Staff Operations Manager 3 will serve as the manager for SSO Division's core professional staff and support the SSO Division Leader, Group Leaders, and Division Staff. SSO-DO is comprised of four diverse groups that oversee the operations of limited access high-security facilities both on-site at LANL and off-site at various US locations. SSO serves a wide population of Secret Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance holders and works to facilitate complex security operations while maintaining strict compliance requirements.
You will work closely with SSO division management to align work assignments of the professional staff with the strategic direction of the Division. Represent division management regarding administrative and operational aspects. Make a variety of high-level decisions in areas of delegated authority (e.g., planning and approving procurement processes and activities; monitoring and approving purchase responsibilities of staff; administering and communicating human resources (HR) requirements, engaging in strategic planning, and supporting security operations in fast-paced Special Access Program Facilities (SAPFs) and Secret Compartment Information Facilities (SCIFs) environments.
Other responsibilities may include, but are not limited to management functions (performance, attendance, training, etc.); oversight and approval of administrative operational efficiencies; time and labor; and assignment of authorities. Act as an interface with management on such issues as employee relations or conduct concerns; budget exercises; strategic staffing planning; administrative policy and procedural questions; performance and salary management exercises; recruiting/mobility initiatives; and succession planning. Ensure Contractor Assurance process implementation; participate in WSSET and other division-level administrative operations support projects/tasks, as needed.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Leadership Experience
Demonstrated supervisory experience with an excellent record of team building, collaboration, and conflict resolution. Knowledge of, and demonstrated successful experience in, management, supervision, and professional development of employees.
Administrative/Operational Excellence
Expert knowledge and successful demonstrated experience with the administrative management of business, operational, and/or programmatic activities in the following areas: safety; security; financial management; HR; communication; government, community, and customer relations; training; and procurement
Problem Solving
Demonstrated experience in effective decision-making and creative problem solving including skills in researching and recommending alternative solutions to problems. Expert knowledge of, and successfully demonstrated experience in, developing, implementing, and managing innovation and process improvements.
Effective Communication
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of internal and external personnel. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including expert skills and proven experience in the preparation of reports, matrices, drafting and implementation of new process and procedures, preparing correspondence for executive level managers.
Clearance
Ability to obtain a DOE Q-Clearance and a TS/SCI security clearance
Education
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 5 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
- Demonstrated proficiency in multiple laboratory-wide systems and applications to include Oracle, Concur, iProcurement, ObserveIT Management Observation System, performance management and computer software applications (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
- Demonstrated experience working in classified areas such as a SAPF or SCIF
- Demonstrated knowledge of Classified Matter Protection and Control (CMPC)
- Advanced knowledge of the Laboratory's organizational, and governing and implementing policies, procedures, and instructions
- Familiarity with the Global Security/Field Intelligence mission and focus areas
- Active DOE Q and TS/SCI Clearance
Note to Applicants:
- Along with a Resume, please provide a detailed cover letter addressing each Minimum Job Requirement and Desired Qualification as well as some writing samples
- Occasional travel may be necessary to execute mission requirements
Location: This position will be located in Los Alamos, NM.
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.
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 (paid sick, vacation, 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). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance which requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon position, additional authorization to access nuclear weapons information may be required that may or may not be available to dual citizens depending upon the circumstances.
*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.
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 and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, 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 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 1-505-665-4444 option 1.
