J-NV Deputy Group Leader (R&D Manager 3)
- Req. Number: IRC139610
- Organization : J-NV/J Division Nevada Operations
- City, State: Las Vegas, Nevada
- Salary: $150,300 - $260,800
- Recruiter Name: Nyenhuis, Niko Alexander
- Recruiter Email: nnyenhuis@lanl.gov
What You Will Do
The Integrated Weapons Experiments (J) Division is seeking a highly motivated Deputy Group Leader (R&D Manager 3) for the J-Division Nevada Operations (J-NV) group. The selected candidate will provide both managerial and technical leadership in the scientific, technical, and administrative aspects for the group. The DGL will report to the group leader and serve on the J Division management team. The DGL will assist in promoting program development activities and ensuring effective program execution. The DGL will also help foster personnel development and ensure that operations are conducted in a safe, secure, and environmentally sound manner. The DGL will team with other J Division managers to determine and promote long-range goals to ensure that the Division performs the highest quality research relevant to national needs. Other duties include developing and enabling effective teams to meet customer goals, championing quality assurance, formality of operations, authorization basis compliance, and project management. The DGL is also expected to identify and act on opportunities to influence directions, policy, and vision with customers internal and external to the organization as well as assist the group leader with performance/salary activities, personnel issues, strategic hiring, and promoting diversity in the workforce.
The DGL will support the group leader in achieving operational excellence, mission execution, project deliverables on time and on budget, as well as in administrative duties ensuring our staff members' success. Since this is a half-time position, the successful candidate will maintain a thriving technical program that matches or enriches the group's portfolio.
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
Demonstrated experience developing project estimates and proposals. Strong background and record of achievement in planning, managing, and implementing engineering and high explosives projects or programs from cradle-to-grave. Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and present technical issues, both verbally and in written form, to an audience with various technical backgrounds, as well as experience providing technical direction, mentoring, and coordinating/monitoring the work of others.
Facility Operations
Demonstrated experience implementing Conduct of Operations. Demonstrated experience developing technical 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:
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):Peripheral vision, Depth perception, Binocular vision, Reading vision, Distance vision, Ability to speak, Ability to discriminate speech, Ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 Hz), Ability to hear safety alarms, Ability to smell, Sitting, Standing, Walking, Climbing stairs, Climbing Ladders, Bending, Stooping, Crouching, Kneeling, Twisting the trunk or back, Balancing, Reaching overhead, Reaching horizontally, Reaching down, Applying torque with hands or arms, Gripping with the hand, Pressing with hands or arms, Pushing with hands or arms, Pulling with hands or arms, Typing, Fine motor control, Use of both hands, Use of both arms, Use of both legs, Use of both feet, Lifting 30+ pounds, Carrying 30+ pounds
Work Environment:
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) located about 65 miles northwest of
Las Vegas, NV. 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 cover letter highlighting your qualifications for full consideration.
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)
§ 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.
HRP: This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.
426.2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.
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.
The Integrated Weapons Experiments (J) Division is seeking a highly motivated Deputy Group Leader (R&D Manager 3) for the J-Division Nevada Operations (J-NV) group. The selected candidate will provide both managerial and technical leadership in the scientific, technical, and administrative aspects for the group. The DGL will report to the group leader and serve on the J Division management team. The DGL will assist in promoting program development activities and ensuring effective program execution. The DGL will also help foster personnel development and ensure that operations are conducted in a safe, secure, and environmentally sound manner. The DGL will team with other J Division managers to determine and promote long-range goals to ensure that the Division performs the highest quality research relevant to national needs. Other duties include developing and enabling effective teams to meet customer goals, championing quality assurance, formality of operations, authorization basis compliance, and project management. The DGL is also expected to identify and act on opportunities to influence directions, policy, and vision with customers internal and external to the organization as well as assist the group leader with performance/salary activities, personnel issues, strategic hiring, and promoting diversity in the workforce.
The DGL will support the group leader in achieving operational excellence, mission execution, project deliverables on time and on budget, as well as in administrative duties ensuring our staff members' success. Since this is a half-time position, the successful candidate will maintain a thriving technical program that matches or enriches the group's portfolio.
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
Demonstrated experience developing project estimates and proposals. Strong background and record of achievement in planning, managing, and implementing engineering and high explosives projects or programs from cradle-to-grave. Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and present technical issues, both verbally and in written form, to an audience with various technical backgrounds, as well as experience providing technical direction, mentoring, and coordinating/monitoring the work of others.
Facility Operations
Demonstrated experience implementing Conduct of Operations. Demonstrated experience developing technical 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 degree in engineering, explosives or related technical field strongly preferred.
- 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.
- Working knowledge of DOE Standard 1212 (Formerly the DOE Explosives Safety Manual).
- Experience with Hazard Category 2 Facility Operations or equivalent (e.g., nuclear power)
- Seasoned experience with high explosive handling and assembly operations.
- Working knowledge of experiment test bed configuration as well as fielding and execution.
- Active Q Clearance
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):Peripheral vision, Depth perception, Binocular vision, Reading vision, Distance vision, Ability to speak, Ability to discriminate speech, Ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 Hz), Ability to hear safety alarms, Ability to smell, Sitting, Standing, Walking, Climbing stairs, Climbing Ladders, Bending, Stooping, Crouching, Kneeling, Twisting the trunk or back, Balancing, Reaching overhead, Reaching horizontally, Reaching down, Applying torque with hands or arms, Gripping with the hand, Pressing with hands or arms, Pushing with hands or arms, Pulling with hands or arms, Typing, Fine motor control, Use of both hands, Use of both arms, Use of both legs, Use of both feet, Lifting 30+ pounds, Carrying 30+ pounds
Work Environment:
- This position is located at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) located about 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, NV. Employees can either take a commuter bus, carpool, or individually drive to reporting work locations. Experiment firing sites can be another 30 to 50 miles in, for which transportation is available. This can make for a 1 to 1 ½ hour or longer commute each way on top of a 10-hour day (employees work a 4-day/10-hour day schedule).
- Work at the NNSS usually results in long days that start at sun up and end late in the day. Work locations can be 1000 ft. underground or out in the middle of the desert. Temperatures can vary from below freezing to well above 100 degrees.
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) located about 65 miles northwest of
Las Vegas, NV. 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 cover letter highlighting your qualifications for full consideration.
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)
§ 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.
HRP: This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.
426.2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.
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.
