Emergency Management Program Specialist (Intermediate)
- Req. Number: IRC142839
- Organization : 8M300C
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Salary: $87,800 - $143,000
- Recruiter Name: Norman, William Ray II
- Recruiter Email: wrnorman@lanl.gov
What You Will Do
Are you a strong writer who can translate complex requirements into clear, actionable frameworks? Do you thrive on analyzing data, asking thoughtful questions, and continuously improving processes? Are you comfortable facilitating discussions that lead to meaningful change? If so, we invite you to consider a position within LANL's Integrated Preparedness Team.
As an Emergency Planning and Preparedness Specialist, you will play a key role in helping ensure LANL maintains a high state of operational readiness and confidence in its emergency response capabilities. Reporting to the Integrated Preparedness Manager, within the Emergency Preparedness Group, you will help shape, implement, and continuously improve programs that fulfill DOE O 151.1, the Comprehensive Emergency Management System.
This role is ideal for professionals who combine analytical rigor with exceptional communication skills. You will contribute across multiple preparedness programs - including Planning, Readiness Assurance, Training, and Drills & Exercises. At this level, you will have the autonomy to propose innovative solutions, influence program direction, and lead efforts of increasing complexity and impact. Your curiosity, critical thinking, and commitment to excellence will directly strengthen LANL's emergency preparedness mission.
In this position, you will: transform regulatory requirements into clear programmatic frameworks, guidance documents, and actionable plans; analyze performance data and trends to identify improvement opportunities and drive corrective actions; design and sustain innovative training and evaluation processes that enhance readiness and resilience; facilitate change control discussions and stakeholder engagements that foster alignment, accountability, and measurable outcomes; present program insights and recommendations to diverse stakeholders with clarity; collaborate with subject matter experts to strengthen processes, improve products, and elevate program effectiveness.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Education/Experience: This position requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
Work Environment:
Work Location: The work location for this position is on-site 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: The selected candidate must be willing to serve in a periodic on-call capacity for a position within the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) where recall would be required within 2-hours.
As a supplement to this application, applicants are encouraged to provide a cover letter that addresses each of the minimum requirements and as many of the desired skills as applicable to their expertise.
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 P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
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.
Are you a strong writer who can translate complex requirements into clear, actionable frameworks? Do you thrive on analyzing data, asking thoughtful questions, and continuously improving processes? Are you comfortable facilitating discussions that lead to meaningful change? If so, we invite you to consider a position within LANL's Integrated Preparedness Team.
As an Emergency Planning and Preparedness Specialist, you will play a key role in helping ensure LANL maintains a high state of operational readiness and confidence in its emergency response capabilities. Reporting to the Integrated Preparedness Manager, within the Emergency Preparedness Group, you will help shape, implement, and continuously improve programs that fulfill DOE O 151.1, the Comprehensive Emergency Management System.
This role is ideal for professionals who combine analytical rigor with exceptional communication skills. You will contribute across multiple preparedness programs - including Planning, Readiness Assurance, Training, and Drills & Exercises. At this level, you will have the autonomy to propose innovative solutions, influence program direction, and lead efforts of increasing complexity and impact. Your curiosity, critical thinking, and commitment to excellence will directly strengthen LANL's emergency preparedness mission.
In this position, you will: transform regulatory requirements into clear programmatic frameworks, guidance documents, and actionable plans; analyze performance data and trends to identify improvement opportunities and drive corrective actions; design and sustain innovative training and evaluation processes that enhance readiness and resilience; facilitate change control discussions and stakeholder engagements that foster alignment, accountability, and measurable outcomes; present program insights and recommendations to diverse stakeholders with clarity; collaborate with subject matter experts to strengthen processes, improve products, and elevate program effectiveness.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Development of clear, concise, and well-structured written products that translate regulatory requirements, technical concepts, and analytical findings into actionable written documentation for diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to verbally facilitate discussions by asking clarifying questions, synthesizing diverse perspectives and guiding discussions toward decisions and measurable outcomes to ensure productive dialogue and mutual understanding among stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret complex requirements, evaluate qualitative and quantitative data, and identify meaningful patterns, trends, and gaps to apply structured problem-solving approaches.
- Demonstrated ability to lead structured, well-prepared change control discussions that ensure proposed modifications to plans and procedures are thoroughly evaluated, documented, and aligned with regulatory and institutional requirements.
- Proven ability to build and sustain productive working relationships with stakeholders and subject matter experts - recognizing and adapting to differing priorities, perspectives, and communication styles. Demonstrated ability to engage appropriate stakeholders to ensure a shared understanding of objectives, requirements, constraints, and success criteria.
Education/Experience: This position requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
- Familiarity with DOE Order 151.1, Comprehensive Emergency Management System.
- Familiarity with Los Alamos National Laboratory operations and structure.
- Working knowledge of National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) principles, concepts, and terminology.
- Experience working in an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) environment.
Work Environment:
Work Location: The work location for this position is on-site 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: The selected candidate must be willing to serve in a periodic on-call capacity for a position within the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) where recall would be required within 2-hours.
As a supplement to this application, applicants are encouraged to provide a cover letter that addresses each of the minimum requirements and as many of the desired skills as applicable to their expertise.
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 P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
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.
