Project Leader 1/2
- Req. Number: IRC138522
- Organization : PSS-1/Production Systems & Technology
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Recruiter Name: Daniel, Sumpter Tyler (Tyler)
- Recruiter Email: sdaniel@lanl.gov
What You Will Do
This position will be filled at the Project Leader 1/Project Leader 2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
You will support- Production Support Services (PSS) within ALDWP which is responsible for planning and scheduling Pit manufacturing at the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). The project leader will be assigned to support the PSS-1 Continuous Improvement Team.
Be part of an amazing IE team here at the nation's Plutonium Center of Excellence that supports our Nation's nuclear deterrent. As a project leader, you will work with the Continuous Improvement (CI) team and the Integrated Data Management (IDM) team to assist with project management of their projects and establish requirements for the projects. You will assist organizing and standardizing specific requirements for the projects, ensuring they are clearly defined. You will help with the development of work packages, managing software licenses for the group, coordinating training for the teams to ensure they are all meeting the required training. You will work be a project lead for various project types the team is working on. You will report project statuses and issues to the program manager and to Laboratory senior managers and workers. Your work will directly support the execution of manufacturing of weapons components, the surveillance of weapon components and materials in the nuclear stockpile, and other national security missions.
Project Leader 1 ($78,700 - $125,100)
As Project Leader 1, you will oversee small project team(s) in the planning, tracking, and execution of project plans from initiation to completion. As a project leader, you will be responsible for leading small scale non-science or non-engineering projects under the guidance or independently assist with larger projects. You will manage these project scopes and ensure the timely completion of specific non-science or non-engineering projects; establish requirements for the project; defines and/or executes project deliverables, budgets, and schedules; oversee the project team in the planning, tracking, and execution of the project from initiation to completion. As a Project Leader you will develop work packages that define what will be accomplished to meet specific programmatic needs and produce the work products defined by the work packages. Projects are finite, with a definite beginning, middle, and end.
Projects are typically a subset of, and funded by, a Laboratory program, but (rarely) may be stand-alone and separately funded. You will collaborate with management to assist with organizing all relevant projects, keeping track of all software and software licenses needed for the group, helping facilitate and organize teams and their projects in the IE team.
Project Leader 2 ($94,500 - $154,600)
In addition to the duties outlined above, the Project Leader 2 will be required to: You will negotiate with program and line managers to ensure that resources are available to accomplish the work, to identify procurement and contracting needs, and to marshal resources to complete project deliverables within the scope, schedules, and budgets defined in project work packages. You will identify potential project risks, developing risk mitigation strategies and corrective actions, and recommending risk acceptance/avoidance for all aspects of the project(s). You should also be able to interact effectively with all levels of personnel; building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Project Leadership: Knowledge and experience in most aspects of project leadership and project facilitation and management with the ability to become proficient in all. Experience in developing operating and financial plans. Basic knowledge of project budgets including cost estimating, cost control and cost analysis, project scheduling, implementation of corrective actions, developing and delivering detailed and accurate status reports and basic knowledge of/and experience with engineering functions and principles required to understand and successfully implement and monitor technical projects.
Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of the discipline of the assigned project. Knowledge of regulatory and Laboratory requirements related to the assigned project. Ability to develop and nurture effective internal customer relationships.
Communication: Skill in oral and written communication as well as applying team building concepts.
Additional Job Requirements for Project Leader 2:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
Project Management: Thorough knowledge of all aspects of project management tools and techniques relating to all project activities. Knowledge of project processes and an understanding of project management activities, such as planning, budgeting and performance measurement.
Risk Management: Working knowledge and experience in supporting strategic and tactical planning and execution of a mid-sized portfolio. Demonstrated record of successfully supporting or leading cross-organization teams to ensure complex technologies or products are delivered within budget and on schedule.
Education/Experience Project Leader 1: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related field from an accredited institution and 2 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education/Experience at Project Leader 2: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related field from an accredited institution and 5 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 applicable 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 a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3.
This position will be filled at the Project Leader 1/Project Leader 2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
You will support- Production Support Services (PSS) within ALDWP which is responsible for planning and scheduling Pit manufacturing at the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). The project leader will be assigned to support the PSS-1 Continuous Improvement Team.
Be part of an amazing IE team here at the nation's Plutonium Center of Excellence that supports our Nation's nuclear deterrent. As a project leader, you will work with the Continuous Improvement (CI) team and the Integrated Data Management (IDM) team to assist with project management of their projects and establish requirements for the projects. You will assist organizing and standardizing specific requirements for the projects, ensuring they are clearly defined. You will help with the development of work packages, managing software licenses for the group, coordinating training for the teams to ensure they are all meeting the required training. You will work be a project lead for various project types the team is working on. You will report project statuses and issues to the program manager and to Laboratory senior managers and workers. Your work will directly support the execution of manufacturing of weapons components, the surveillance of weapon components and materials in the nuclear stockpile, and other national security missions.
Project Leader 1 ($78,700 - $125,100)
As Project Leader 1, you will oversee small project team(s) in the planning, tracking, and execution of project plans from initiation to completion. As a project leader, you will be responsible for leading small scale non-science or non-engineering projects under the guidance or independently assist with larger projects. You will manage these project scopes and ensure the timely completion of specific non-science or non-engineering projects; establish requirements for the project; defines and/or executes project deliverables, budgets, and schedules; oversee the project team in the planning, tracking, and execution of the project from initiation to completion. As a Project Leader you will develop work packages that define what will be accomplished to meet specific programmatic needs and produce the work products defined by the work packages. Projects are finite, with a definite beginning, middle, and end.
Projects are typically a subset of, and funded by, a Laboratory program, but (rarely) may be stand-alone and separately funded. You will collaborate with management to assist with organizing all relevant projects, keeping track of all software and software licenses needed for the group, helping facilitate and organize teams and their projects in the IE team.
Project Leader 2 ($94,500 - $154,600)
In addition to the duties outlined above, the Project Leader 2 will be required to: You will negotiate with program and line managers to ensure that resources are available to accomplish the work, to identify procurement and contracting needs, and to marshal resources to complete project deliverables within the scope, schedules, and budgets defined in project work packages. You will identify potential project risks, developing risk mitigation strategies and corrective actions, and recommending risk acceptance/avoidance for all aspects of the project(s). You should also be able to interact effectively with all levels of personnel; building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Project Leadership: Knowledge and experience in most aspects of project leadership and project facilitation and management with the ability to become proficient in all. Experience in developing operating and financial plans. Basic knowledge of project budgets including cost estimating, cost control and cost analysis, project scheduling, implementation of corrective actions, developing and delivering detailed and accurate status reports and basic knowledge of/and experience with engineering functions and principles required to understand and successfully implement and monitor technical projects.
Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of the discipline of the assigned project. Knowledge of regulatory and Laboratory requirements related to the assigned project. Ability to develop and nurture effective internal customer relationships.
Communication: Skill in oral and written communication as well as applying team building concepts.
Additional Job Requirements for Project Leader 2:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
Project Management: Thorough knowledge of all aspects of project management tools and techniques relating to all project activities. Knowledge of project processes and an understanding of project management activities, such as planning, budgeting and performance measurement.
Risk Management: Working knowledge and experience in supporting strategic and tactical planning and execution of a mid-sized portfolio. Demonstrated record of successfully supporting or leading cross-organization teams to ensure complex technologies or products are delivered within budget and on schedule.
Education/Experience Project Leader 1: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related field from an accredited institution and 2 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education/Experience at Project Leader 2: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related field from an accredited institution and 5 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
- LSS or PMP certification from an accredited source
- Work Package Development
- Risk Analysis or Project Management Tools
- Experience reporting to and communicating with multiple supervisory organizations.
- Expertise and experience working with engineers and scientists
- Demonstrated experience working in a manufacturing or production organization
- Certification and/or experience in change management techniques.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Conduct of Operations in a nuclear or radiological facility.
- Existing DOE "Q" clearance (or similar).
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 applicable 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 a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3.
