Program Director
- Req. Number: IRC139190
- Organization : 54H00C
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Salary: $166,900 - $289,000
- Recruiter Name: Thompson, Larry Douglas
- Recruiter Email: larrydtho@lanl.gov
What You Will Do
Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is primarily responsible for monitoring the safety, security and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile and conducting research into new defense programs. It is a center for research in a wide range of scientific disciplines, including space exploration, geophysics, renewable energy, supercomputing, medicine, and nanotechnology. Residing within the Associate Laboratory Directorate for Weapons Production (ALDWP), the Plutonium Supply and Disposition Division (PSD) is responsible for providing professional program management of activities that support the nation's defense, energy and security science needs. More specifically, on the program side, PSD is responsible for providing Directorate and Laboratory interface, negotiating program requirements and budgets with external customers, providing programmatic oversight of production, scientific operations and equipment installation, and assuring that the Laboratory's Production Agency commitments are met as well as resolving any priority conflicts that arise between programs.
This vacancy is for the management and oversight of a portion of PSD's program portfolio. The Project-Program Director (PPD) at level 4 will report directly to the PSD Division Leader. The PPD 4 will assist in the management and oversight of a team of Program Managers and associated deployed staff to meet programmatic deliverables and achieve required milestones. It is critical that the chosen candidate has a demonstrated record of achievement in effective leadership, mentoring, coaching, and communication with junior staff. The PPD 4 will also have line management responsibilities for the team of Program Managers assigned to their respective programs and be a part of the overall PSD management team.
The Project-Program Director 4 (PPD 4) will serve as program lead for the Advanced Recovery and Integrated Extraction System (ARIES) program, providing overall leadership and management for their assigned program portfolio. The PPD 4 will be responsible for program development and/or program management to ensure the overall deliverables and outcomes of the program are successfully managed. The PPD 4 will be responsible for ensuring life-cycle resource loaded schedules are maintained or developed and that the schedules are managed and updated on a routine basis with the appropriate level of Earned Value Management (EVM). In conjunction with the use of EVM to manage our programmatic scope, the PPD 4 is expected to provide guidance and leadership to define and actively manage risks including the formality of dedicated Schedule Cost Uncertainty and Risk Analyses (SCURA). Active involvement and engagement with both internal and external program stakeholders are expected: Product Realization Teams (PRTs), Integrated Product Team (IPT) members, Project Teams (PTs), Federal Program Offices (FPOs), LANL line organization management.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Leadership: Demonstrated record of achievement in leadership responsibilities from both a line management and program management perspective to include excellence in strategic and tactical planning, and providing clearly defined direction for the execution of large, complex, and technically challenging scope that requires multidisciplinary integration across organizations; track record of implementing new program development initiatives of strategic significance in technical, operational, and/or programmatic disciplines; demonstrated experience in management, supervision, and development of assigned employees.
Project and/or Program Management Experience: Expert knowledge and demonstrated consultative experience in all aspects of program and project management of technical or operational work, including experience working across the National Security Enterprise (NSE) sites to facilitate communication and realize national-level objectives; serve as the Laboratory's deputy lead agent for the defined programs within WMP with the authority to negotiate with executive-level external customers and define work scope, schedules, budgets, and negotiate funding.
Collaboration: Demonstrated experience in working effectively and calmly under pressure of deadlines and changing priorities, including taking the initiative and assuming responsibility for organization, prioritization, and driving multiple tasks to completion. Proven success working independently and as a contributing member of a team: being able to interact effectively with all levels of internal and external personnel; building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts.
Communication: Excellent communication skills are required for this position including demonstrated experience in management, supervision, and development of assigned employees; demonstrated experience in developing and nurturing effective executive-level external and internal customer relationships to include a record of achievement in effectively interacting with Federal Program Managers and Directors within the Department of Energy.
Risk Management: Expert-level knowledge in developing, managing, and refining processes for tracking risks across various portfolios. Expert-level knowledge in coordinating and interfacing with Program Managers, technical project managers, and scope executing organizations to identify, report, and manage risks using various risk management tools and processes. Expert-level knowledge performing cost and schedule risk analysis and/or modeling.
Education Requirement: This position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 8 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation; an advanced technical degree is preferred.
Desired Qualifications:
Modernization Program Experience: Knowledge and experience with the overall mission for NNSA (ARIES) in relation to the supply and disposition mission within ALDWP. Experience working directly with multiple design and production agencies on recent modernization programs; experience managing a multi-disciplinary program with adherence to rigorous EVM standards including formal variance analysis, risk management, and change control; a detailed understanding of the mission within ALDWP and the programmatic scope managed within the PSD-DO organization.
Production Operations Knowledge: Detailed knowledge and experience with any of the associated production scope managed within the NNSA program portfolio.
Communication: Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills & experience interacting in an effective manner with NNSA and/or other federal customers.
Team Building: Demonstrated experience developing and managing a team to achieve a defined set of deliverables and milestones.
Project Management: Experience utilizing formal Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles to help manage a project/program.
Education / Experience: Advanced engineering or science degree; Project Management Professional or equivalent industry credential and multiple years of experience in a managerial capacity strongly preferred.
Clearance: An active DOE Q Clearance and HRP endorsement.
Note to Applicants:
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 Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Incentive Compensation Program: Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program.
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.
Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is primarily responsible for monitoring the safety, security and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile and conducting research into new defense programs. It is a center for research in a wide range of scientific disciplines, including space exploration, geophysics, renewable energy, supercomputing, medicine, and nanotechnology. Residing within the Associate Laboratory Directorate for Weapons Production (ALDWP), the Plutonium Supply and Disposition Division (PSD) is responsible for providing professional program management of activities that support the nation's defense, energy and security science needs. More specifically, on the program side, PSD is responsible for providing Directorate and Laboratory interface, negotiating program requirements and budgets with external customers, providing programmatic oversight of production, scientific operations and equipment installation, and assuring that the Laboratory's Production Agency commitments are met as well as resolving any priority conflicts that arise between programs.
This vacancy is for the management and oversight of a portion of PSD's program portfolio. The Project-Program Director (PPD) at level 4 will report directly to the PSD Division Leader. The PPD 4 will assist in the management and oversight of a team of Program Managers and associated deployed staff to meet programmatic deliverables and achieve required milestones. It is critical that the chosen candidate has a demonstrated record of achievement in effective leadership, mentoring, coaching, and communication with junior staff. The PPD 4 will also have line management responsibilities for the team of Program Managers assigned to their respective programs and be a part of the overall PSD management team.
The Project-Program Director 4 (PPD 4) will serve as program lead for the Advanced Recovery and Integrated Extraction System (ARIES) program, providing overall leadership and management for their assigned program portfolio. The PPD 4 will be responsible for program development and/or program management to ensure the overall deliverables and outcomes of the program are successfully managed. The PPD 4 will be responsible for ensuring life-cycle resource loaded schedules are maintained or developed and that the schedules are managed and updated on a routine basis with the appropriate level of Earned Value Management (EVM). In conjunction with the use of EVM to manage our programmatic scope, the PPD 4 is expected to provide guidance and leadership to define and actively manage risks including the formality of dedicated Schedule Cost Uncertainty and Risk Analyses (SCURA). Active involvement and engagement with both internal and external program stakeholders are expected: Product Realization Teams (PRTs), Integrated Product Team (IPT) members, Project Teams (PTs), Federal Program Offices (FPOs), LANL line organization management.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Leadership: Demonstrated record of achievement in leadership responsibilities from both a line management and program management perspective to include excellence in strategic and tactical planning, and providing clearly defined direction for the execution of large, complex, and technically challenging scope that requires multidisciplinary integration across organizations; track record of implementing new program development initiatives of strategic significance in technical, operational, and/or programmatic disciplines; demonstrated experience in management, supervision, and development of assigned employees.
Project and/or Program Management Experience: Expert knowledge and demonstrated consultative experience in all aspects of program and project management of technical or operational work, including experience working across the National Security Enterprise (NSE) sites to facilitate communication and realize national-level objectives; serve as the Laboratory's deputy lead agent for the defined programs within WMP with the authority to negotiate with executive-level external customers and define work scope, schedules, budgets, and negotiate funding.
Collaboration: Demonstrated experience in working effectively and calmly under pressure of deadlines and changing priorities, including taking the initiative and assuming responsibility for organization, prioritization, and driving multiple tasks to completion. Proven success working independently and as a contributing member of a team: being able to interact effectively with all levels of internal and external personnel; building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts.
Communication: Excellent communication skills are required for this position including demonstrated experience in management, supervision, and development of assigned employees; demonstrated experience in developing and nurturing effective executive-level external and internal customer relationships to include a record of achievement in effectively interacting with Federal Program Managers and Directors within the Department of Energy.
Risk Management: Expert-level knowledge in developing, managing, and refining processes for tracking risks across various portfolios. Expert-level knowledge in coordinating and interfacing with Program Managers, technical project managers, and scope executing organizations to identify, report, and manage risks using various risk management tools and processes. Expert-level knowledge performing cost and schedule risk analysis and/or modeling.
Education Requirement: This position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 8 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation; an advanced technical degree is preferred.
Desired Qualifications:
Modernization Program Experience: Knowledge and experience with the overall mission for NNSA (ARIES) in relation to the supply and disposition mission within ALDWP. Experience working directly with multiple design and production agencies on recent modernization programs; experience managing a multi-disciplinary program with adherence to rigorous EVM standards including formal variance analysis, risk management, and change control; a detailed understanding of the mission within ALDWP and the programmatic scope managed within the PSD-DO organization.
Production Operations Knowledge: Detailed knowledge and experience with any of the associated production scope managed within the NNSA program portfolio.
Communication: Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills & experience interacting in an effective manner with NNSA and/or other federal customers.
Team Building: Demonstrated experience developing and managing a team to achieve a defined set of deliverables and milestones.
Project Management: Experience utilizing formal Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles to help manage a project/program.
Education / Experience: Advanced engineering or science degree; Project Management Professional or equivalent industry credential and multiple years of experience in a managerial capacity strongly preferred.
Clearance: An active DOE Q Clearance and HRP endorsement.
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.
- For full consideration, please submit a cover letter and a comprehensive resume reflective of your relevant experience to the job requirements and desired skills stated above.
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 Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Incentive Compensation Program: Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program.
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.
