Deputy Group Leader - HPC Environments Group (R&D Manager 3)
- Req. Number: IRC144425
- Organization : HPC-ENV/HPC Environments
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Salary: $153,600 - $266,500
What You Will Do
The High Performance Computing (HPC) Division provides production HPC and AI capabilities to Los Alamos National Laboratory. Our work spans acquisition, development, and production readiness of HPC and AI platforms, to the maintenance and operation of these systems and their facilities. We manage the network, parallel file systems, storage, and visualization infrastructure that support the Laboratory's national security mission.
The HPC Environments Group (HPC-ENV) is a team of 30+ staff members that ensures internal and external customers can effectively accomplish their extreme-scale science goals on LANL's supercomputers, including AI/ML workflows. We provide direct customer support, manage the software environment, handle workload scheduling, and work closely with DOE HPC applications to ensure readiness on current and future systems.
The Role
As Deputy Group Leader, you'll be a key member of the ENV and HPC leadership team supporting strategic direction, providing technical oversight, and managing group operations. This position is approximately 50% management and 50% active technical work.
What You'll Do as Deputy Group Leader
Leadership & Strategy
Management
Technical Work
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Leadership Experience
Technical Excellence
Leadership-level knowledge and experience in at least one area:
Business & Communication
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:
Work Location: This position will be located in Los Alamos, NM, with the potential for a hybrid work arrangement (partially onsite/partially offsite) from a location within 2 hours ground commute of this location. Reporting onsite will be periodically required. Hybrid is at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.
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:
Submit resume with cover letter addressing how your knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the minimum requirements.
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.
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.
The High Performance Computing (HPC) Division provides production HPC and AI capabilities to Los Alamos National Laboratory. Our work spans acquisition, development, and production readiness of HPC and AI platforms, to the maintenance and operation of these systems and their facilities. We manage the network, parallel file systems, storage, and visualization infrastructure that support the Laboratory's national security mission.
The HPC Environments Group (HPC-ENV) is a team of 30+ staff members that ensures internal and external customers can effectively accomplish their extreme-scale science goals on LANL's supercomputers, including AI/ML workflows. We provide direct customer support, manage the software environment, handle workload scheduling, and work closely with DOE HPC applications to ensure readiness on current and future systems.
The Role
As Deputy Group Leader, you'll be a key member of the ENV and HPC leadership team supporting strategic direction, providing technical oversight, and managing group operations. This position is approximately 50% management and 50% active technical work.
What You'll Do as Deputy Group Leader
Leadership & Strategy
- Support strategic direction and provide oversight on technical initiatives
- Coordinate communication across organizational boundaries to deliver quality customer service
- Develop and foster cross-organizational relationships
Management
- Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and financial management
- Lead capabilities and staff development, succession planning, and performance management
- Build effective teams and ensure a safe, secure workplace
Technical Work
- Engage in active and funded programmatic technical work (~50% of role)
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Leadership Experience
- Key contributor on cross-functional HPC production or R&D teams
- Experience developing and executing vision, strategic plans, and goals
- Ability to influence stakeholders and gain acceptance in sensitive situations
- Exposure to management responsibilities such as budgets, projects, and/or staff
Technical Excellence
Leadership-level knowledge and experience in at least one area:
- HPC/AI computing environments consulting
- Workload management and scheduling
- Programming and runtime environments
- Porting and optimizing HPC applications
- Data analytics and/or AI application support
- Computing hardware and operating systems
- Network infrastructure and technology
Business & Communication
- Demonstrated ability to work with technical and non-technical staff to achieve organizational goals
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Record of developing successful cross-organizational teams
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 governmental policies (personnel, budget, safety/security)
- Experience with large-scale simulation or AI deployment
- Familiarity with DOE computing environment
- Active DOE Q clearance desired or clear ability to obtain. This typically requires U.S. citizenship. Experience working in a classified computing environment.
Work Location: This position will be located in Los Alamos, NM, with the potential for a hybrid work arrangement (partially onsite/partially offsite) from a location within 2 hours ground commute of this location. Reporting onsite will be periodically required. Hybrid is at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.
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:
Submit resume with cover letter addressing how your knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the minimum requirements.
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.
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.
