NSEC-PSPO Post Master's
- Req. Number: IRC146371
- Organization : NSEC-PSPO / Postdoc and Student Program
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
What You Will Do
Are you interested in education, business, or program management-and looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact? The Postdoc and Student Programs Office (PSPO) is seeking a Post-Master's intern to help support the Laboratory's efforts to attract, develop, and retain the talented workforce needed to address some of the nations and world's most pressing challenges.
In this hands-on role, you will support programs serving students from high school through postdoctorate, including the BEAM Summer School and professional development activities for LANL interns and postdocs. You will gain valuable experience in event planning, program operations, communication, and pipeline support while working with employees, managers, and senior leaders across the Laboratory.
This is a one-year, full-time position.
Potential activities/tasks could include:
Student and Postdoc Programs
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Education and Experience:
Desired Qualifications:
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent master's degree recipient who enjoys working with students and wants practical experience coordinating educational programs and events. Relevant skills may have been developed through coursework, student organizations, volunteer service, part-time employment, or other extracurricular activities.
Work Environment:
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.
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 regularly required. Hybrid is at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.
Transportation to/from the summer school site in Espanola, NM will be required of the employee.
Note to Applicants:
Required Application Materials:
When applying, candidates must attach a resume, personal statement (not to exceed one page), and their most recent transcripts. Personal statements are most effective when they clearly indicate your research interests and highlight your most notable achievements and accomplishments. It should also explain how you have demonstrated the application of desired knowledge and skills in your previous academic and work experiences.
Important: The application is NOT complete without the 3 documents. Applicants who fail to submit the three required application documents will not be considered for employment.
For best consideration, please apply by November 3, 2026
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.
No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.
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.
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.
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.Instructions on How to Activate/ Create a LANL Jobs Account:
Follow the instructions below if you have ever had an employee Z number, been a contractor, or received Los Alamos Lab insurance coverage to activate your account:
Are you interested in education, business, or program management-and looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact? The Postdoc and Student Programs Office (PSPO) is seeking a Post-Master's intern to help support the Laboratory's efforts to attract, develop, and retain the talented workforce needed to address some of the nations and world's most pressing challenges.
In this hands-on role, you will support programs serving students from high school through postdoctorate, including the BEAM Summer School and professional development activities for LANL interns and postdocs. You will gain valuable experience in event planning, program operations, communication, and pipeline support while working with employees, managers, and senior leaders across the Laboratory.
This is a one-year, full-time position.
Potential activities/tasks could include:
- BEAM Summer School
- Support BEAM program planning, including scheduling, room reservations, catering, materials, activities, and other logistics.
- Assist with student onboarding and program communications.
- Attend the BEAM Summer School daily to support participants, instructors, and program activities.
- Create and maintain spreadsheets, schedules, participant information, and other program records.
- Assist with reporting program results to LANL and DOE.
Student and Postdoc Programs
- Communicate with students, mentors, presenters, vendors, and program staff.
- Learn about and eventually be the primary lead for planning, executing and reporting on professional development activities for interns and postdocs.
- Support needs assessments, program design and implementation, and analysis of feedback and outcomes to inform improvements.
- Work collaboratively with the team while independently managing assigned tasks.
- Assist with other program activities as needed
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience in building and maintaining positive business relationships
- Excellent organizational skills, including multitasking, time management, and attention to detail
- Personal leadership: ability to handle pressure and make good decisions quickly
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with people of all ages and backgrounds.
Education and Experience:
- Students must have maintained a graduate cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.
- A master's degree in education, business, program management or a related field.
- Degree completed within 3 years of start date
Desired Qualifications:
- The most competitive candidates will demonstrate:
- Ability to collect, organize, and summarize information using critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Experience coordinating student development programs.
- Professionalism and respect for confidential information, safety, and an inclusive workplace.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent master's degree recipient who enjoys working with students and wants practical experience coordinating educational programs and events. Relevant skills may have been developed through coursework, student organizations, volunteer service, part-time employment, or other extracurricular activities.
Work Environment:
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.
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 regularly required. Hybrid is at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.
Transportation to/from the summer school site in Espanola, NM will be required of the employee.
Note to Applicants:
Required Application Materials:
When applying, candidates must attach a resume, personal statement (not to exceed one page), and their most recent transcripts. Personal statements are most effective when they clearly indicate your research interests and highlight your most notable achievements and accomplishments. It should also explain how you have demonstrated the application of desired knowledge and skills in your previous academic and work experiences.
- Current resume
- Current official transcripts
- Personal statement of interest (not to exceed one page)
Important: The application is NOT complete without the 3 documents. Applicants who fail to submit the three required application documents will not be considered for employment.
For best consideration, please apply by November 3, 2026
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.
No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.
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.
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.
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.Instructions on How to Activate/ Create a LANL Jobs Account:
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