MC&A Manager 3
- Req. Number: IRC146709
- Organization : SP-NMCA/Nuclear Material Control and Accountability Group
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Salary: $117,200 - $195,400
- Recruiter Name: Romero, Catrina Denise
- Recruiter Email: catrinar@lanl.gov
What You Will Doy195400What You Will Do
The Nuclear Material Control and Accountability group is seeking an exceptional leader to manage the NMCA Site Operations Team. This team is responsible for supporting all operations that use accountable nuclear material at Los Alamos National Laboratory including Physical Inventories, transactions in the LANL nuclear material accountability system, response to anomalous conditions, leading continuous improvement efforts, and mentoring/training others on MC&A topics.
This position is highly visible with broad institutional impact and requires a balance of strong leadership, technical competence/ability, and commitment to continuous improvement. The selected candidate must be comfortable engaging with management throughout Los Alamos National Laboratory and DOE/NNSA, be able to anticipate challenges or obstacles and tactfully resolve them with minimal supervision.
MC&A Site Operations Manager 3 (Material Control & Accountability Manager)
$117,200 - $195,400
#shiftwork
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Leadership
Demonstrated leadership experience and skills including supervision and development of employees, personal integrity and accountability, commitment to quality and excellence, mission, focus, and personnel development including mentoring, team building, and resolving complex technical issues, and managing budget with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
Management
Demonstrated ability to provide strong leadership, mentorship, prioritization, and management of assigned employees in a collaborative and participative environment to build strong teams. Demonstrated experience and skill developing and implementing organizational strategies and objectives.
Problem Solving:
Demonstrated successful experience working with staff, internal and/or external organizations to evaluate, develop, negotiate, and maintain partnerships and strategic relationships with customers
Execution:
Demonstrated ability to assign work and authorities, provide guidance and effectively implementing, directing, and managing change while maintaining efficient operations.
Influence:
Demonstrated experience in building collaborative relationships and effectively communicating across the team, groups, divisions and directorates, and externally with other Laboratories. Demonstrated experience working closely with programs and line management to ensure performance including monitoring and tracking schedule, and progress against milestones, while interfacing and with line managers and customers to support programmatic work.
Strategic Planning
Strong ability to develop strategic organizational goals and objectives to ensure alignment and realization of group strategic vision. Demonstrated success in working effectively with program and technical staff in defining and accomplishing program milestones (scope, cost, and schedule) while building technical capabilities within a team implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
Education/Experience:
Position requires a bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. At this level, post graduate course work may be desirable.
Desired Qualifications:
Work Environment: This position may require off-normal hours such as shift-work to include nights and weekends.
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 2 years.
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.
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.
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 Nuclear Material Control and Accountability group is seeking an exceptional leader to manage the NMCA Site Operations Team. This team is responsible for supporting all operations that use accountable nuclear material at Los Alamos National Laboratory including Physical Inventories, transactions in the LANL nuclear material accountability system, response to anomalous conditions, leading continuous improvement efforts, and mentoring/training others on MC&A topics.
This position is highly visible with broad institutional impact and requires a balance of strong leadership, technical competence/ability, and commitment to continuous improvement. The selected candidate must be comfortable engaging with management throughout Los Alamos National Laboratory and DOE/NNSA, be able to anticipate challenges or obstacles and tactfully resolve them with minimal supervision.
MC&A Site Operations Manager 3 (Material Control & Accountability Manager)
$117,200 - $195,400
#shiftwork
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Leadership
Demonstrated leadership experience and skills including supervision and development of employees, personal integrity and accountability, commitment to quality and excellence, mission, focus, and personnel development including mentoring, team building, and resolving complex technical issues, and managing budget with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
Management
Demonstrated ability to provide strong leadership, mentorship, prioritization, and management of assigned employees in a collaborative and participative environment to build strong teams. Demonstrated experience and skill developing and implementing organizational strategies and objectives.
Problem Solving:
Demonstrated successful experience working with staff, internal and/or external organizations to evaluate, develop, negotiate, and maintain partnerships and strategic relationships with customers
Execution:
Demonstrated ability to assign work and authorities, provide guidance and effectively implementing, directing, and managing change while maintaining efficient operations.
Influence:
Demonstrated experience in building collaborative relationships and effectively communicating across the team, groups, divisions and directorates, and externally with other Laboratories. Demonstrated experience working closely with programs and line management to ensure performance including monitoring and tracking schedule, and progress against milestones, while interfacing and with line managers and customers to support programmatic work.
Strategic Planning
Strong ability to develop strategic organizational goals and objectives to ensure alignment and realization of group strategic vision. Demonstrated success in working effectively with program and technical staff in defining and accomplishing program milestones (scope, cost, and schedule) while building technical capabilities within a team implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
Education/Experience:
Position requires a bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. At this level, post graduate course work may be desirable.
Desired Qualifications:
- Technical Proficiency
- Thorough knowledge and experience with Nuclear Material Controls and Accountability processes, procedures, and requirements. Thorough knowledge and experience with DOE O 474.2, Nuclear Material Control and Accountability.
- Knowledge of General Accounting Principles.
Work Environment: This position may require off-normal hours such as shift-work to include nights and weekends.
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 2 years.
Note to Applicants:
- Please include a comprehensive cover letter addressing in detail how they meet the minimum requirements and desired skills.
- This position may require off-normal hours such as shift-work to include nights and weekends.
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.
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.
