Deputy Group Leader (Operations Manager 3)
- Req. Number: IRC143959
- Organization : LOG-CS/Logistics Central Shops
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Salary: $128,000 - $215,900
- Recruiter Name: Jacquez, Timothy
- Recruiter Email: tjacquez@lanl.gov
What You Will Do
The Logistics Division delivers critical, customer-focused services powered by a highly skilled craft workforce that keeps operations running across the Lab. Our mission is twofold: to provide the labor and resources needed to build and sustain essential infrastructure, and to develop and support the workforce behind it. We take pride in work that impacts our community, the nation, and beyond-serving as the team that gets the job done when it matters most.
We are seeking an experienced Deputy Group Leader (DGL) to provide technical leadership for the LOG-CS Group. This role partners with internal and external customers, including Maintenance (MSS) and Construction (ALDICP), to deliver qualified craft resources, develop schedules, and ensure consistent supervision and standards.
In this role, you will oversee LOG-CS operations while balancing logistics and Craft business functions to support work execution across FODs and related facilities. As DGL, you are expected to facilitate a full customer service model that provides centralized coordination, management, and tracking of specific area needs to ensure the success of the Logistics and Craft deployment mission. In addition, you will uphold high standards of professionalism while ensuring that schedules and performance standards are realistically set and attained.
Candidates should have strong knowledge of logistics business processes, LANL policies, and Collective Bargaining Agreements, along with significant experience working with craft or union workforces. This role requires providing technical direction, coordinating personnel, and driving continuous improvement while meeting customer expectations and operational requirements.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Facility & Technical Expertise
Safety, Compliance & Operations
Leadership & Workforce Management
Collaboration & Communication
Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement
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:
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: Please provide a comprehensive cover letter that details how you meet the minimum qualifications and any desired skills for the position.
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:
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.
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 Logistics Division delivers critical, customer-focused services powered by a highly skilled craft workforce that keeps operations running across the Lab. Our mission is twofold: to provide the labor and resources needed to build and sustain essential infrastructure, and to develop and support the workforce behind it. We take pride in work that impacts our community, the nation, and beyond-serving as the team that gets the job done when it matters most.
We are seeking an experienced Deputy Group Leader (DGL) to provide technical leadership for the LOG-CS Group. This role partners with internal and external customers, including Maintenance (MSS) and Construction (ALDICP), to deliver qualified craft resources, develop schedules, and ensure consistent supervision and standards.
In this role, you will oversee LOG-CS operations while balancing logistics and Craft business functions to support work execution across FODs and related facilities. As DGL, you are expected to facilitate a full customer service model that provides centralized coordination, management, and tracking of specific area needs to ensure the success of the Logistics and Craft deployment mission. In addition, you will uphold high standards of professionalism while ensuring that schedules and performance standards are realistically set and attained.
Candidates should have strong knowledge of logistics business processes, LANL policies, and Collective Bargaining Agreements, along with significant experience working with craft or union workforces. This role requires providing technical direction, coordinating personnel, and driving continuous improvement while meeting customer expectations and operational requirements.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Facility & Technical Expertise
- Experience in maintenance and construction within nuclear or high-hazard facilities.
- Demonstrated thorough knowledge of critical core preventative maintenance functions and construction project management.
- Demonstrated experience and ability to interpret civil, mechanical, and electrical drawings, schematics, and blueprints.
Safety, Compliance & Operations
- Demonstrated understanding of government regulations affecting facility maintenance and management including but not limited to general OSHA safety practices in relation to safety policies, and facilities policies and procedures.
- In-depth knowledge of work hazards, operating configurations, and lockout/tagout procedures
- Must be able to prepare and present safety and technical briefings to large groups of craft employees
Leadership & Workforce Management
- Demonstrated experience and skill in management, supervision, human resources, and labor relations administration of assigned employees (both Craft and Non-Craft in a deployed or matrixed organization)
- Expertise in labor relations, including Collective Bargaining Agreements and jurisdictional settlements
Collaboration & Communication
- Proven ability to work across multiple business units to support materials, PPE, and resource needs
- Skilled in influencing, negotiating, and gaining stakeholder buy-in in sensitive situations
Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement
- Experience conducting critiques, root cause analysis, and applying lessons learned
- Ability to identify, propose, and implement performance improvements
- Experience developing and executing organizational strategies and objectives
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:
- In depth knowledge of the Laboratory's organizational structure
- Must have extensive experience working with LANL Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Demonstrated experience with LANL business systems for management and administration of personnel including timekeeping, payroll, budgeting, travel, training and certification, performance reviews, and payroll policies and procedures, related to Craft and Non-Craft
- Working knowledge of construction work scheduling and current FOD POD and scheduling processes
- Experience implementing work control policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare and present safety and technical briefings to large groups of a diverse workforce representative of all types and levels of workers.
- Demonstrated experience with LANL HR-LR and Legal counsel and procedures for progressive disciplinary actions.
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: Please provide a comprehensive cover letter that details how you meet the minimum qualifications and any desired skills for the position.
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)
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.
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.
