ASD ADEF Tunnel Operations Deputy Group Leader (R&D Manager 3)

What You Will Do

ASD Scorpius is seeking a highly motivated Deputy Group Leader (DGL) for ADEF Tunnel Building 365 Operations (R&D Manager 3) for the ASD Technical and Project Support Group. The selected candidate will provide both technical and managerial leadership for a team of engineers, scientists, technicians, and support staff to assemble and test Accelerator cells and modules, Downstream Transport subsystems, and other components in the ADEF tunnel. The DGL will assist the project in meeting quality, schedule, and cost objectives by planning and executing work in accordance with the project schedule, identifying opportunities to enhance assembly and testing, establishing priorities and deconflicting execution when needed, and providing regular reporting to project leadership on progress and issues. Other duties include managing hazards and housekeeping within the tunnel, championing quality assurance and control, overseeing downstream purchasing needed for operations, and leading plan-of-the day meetings.

The DGL will support the group leader in achieving operational excellence by developing and refining assembly procedures, ensuring on-time completion and delivery of ASD components, adhering to the Code of Record, maintaining impeccable safety and security record, and fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:


Leadership

Demonstrated record of excellent leadership, management, and supervisory skills, including professional-level experience in operations support and coordination. Demonstrated record of effective decision-making and creative problem solving. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Strong teaming skills and demonstrated abilities to resolve conflict and build consensus.

Technical Competence
Strong technical expertise in areas such as electrical or mechanical engineering. Strong background in overseeing the assembly and testing highly technical systems or components. Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and present technical issues to audiences with various technical backgrounds. Experience providing technical direction, mentoring, and coordinating/monitoring the work of others.

Facility Operations

Demonstrated experience implementing Conduct of Operations, such as Safe Conduct of Research (SCoR) principles or an equivalent safety program. Demonstrated experience developing technical work procedures, providing on-the job training, applying standard safety practices, and understanding regulations as they apply to operations dealing with radioactive materials, hazardous metals, confined spaces, and chemical hazards.
Education/Experience
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:

  • Advanced knowledge of particle accelerator design or operations.
  • Experience in executing work and projects using formality of operations principles (e.g. Conduct of Operations).
  • Experience in conflict resolution and in dealing with performance issues.
  • Experience managing resources in a multi-shift environment.
  • Knowledge of downstream purchasing procedures.
  • Training or experience in project management, including the ability to use a Primavera project schedule to plan and execute work and an understanding of Earned Value Management.
  • Experience in planning or executing large, highly complex technical projects.
  • Training or experience in systems
  • Active Q Clearance

Work Environment:

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite at the LANL ADEF (Building 365) tunnel and associated spaces (AREA-A) 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.

Please include a comprehensive cover letter with your application, explaining how you meet the minimum job requirements as well as any desired qualifications.
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 opt. 3.