Q-7 Group Leader (R&D Manager 4)
- Req. Number: IRC142757
- Organization : Q-DO/Weapon Modernization Division
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Salary: $170,600 - $295,400
What You Will Do
The Gas Transfer Systems Group (Q-7) is responsible for design, development, production liaison, surveillance, and stewardship of all gas transfer systems for LANL nuclear packages in the US nuclear weapon stockpile. The group is the programmatic tenant in two R&D facilities at LANL: The Weapons Engineering Tritium Facility (WETF) and a high-pressure gas transfer system radiological laboratory. Emphasis is the delivery of programmatic objectives via engineering excellence, personnel safety, security, compliance, and programmatic hardware reliability and availability. The successful candidate will team with the Q-7 chief Engineer to plan technical activities and provide strong team and personnel leadership. This team will include operational activities within laboratory environments/facilities associated with gas transfer system-related research and development, design, qualification, production and surveillance.
The Q-7 Group Leader will work with the Division Leader, Deputy Division Leader and Q-Division managers to develop and foster effective teams across the Group and Division in such areas as: operational planning, strategic planning, program implementation, co-execution of weapons development projects and deliverables. The group leader will be responsible for managing ES&H, security, recruiting, staffing, performance appraisals, employee development, resolving personnel issues and salary management for the group. The ideal candidate should bring a strong understanding of the complex-wide posture for gas transfer systems and tritium science.
This posting is under the Associate Laboratory Directorate for Weapons Engineering (ALDW).
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Weapons Engineering:
Mechanical, Chemical, Systems or related Engineering experience with working knowledge of gas transfer
systems associated with the U.S. stockpile or other weapon designs. Demonstrated experience successfully
managing complex tests and experiments while fostering safe, secure, and compliant programs. Documented
experience working throughout the weapons complex to successfully deliver on milestones. Experience working within the framework outlined by the Defense Programs Business Process System (DPBPS).
Program Development:
Demonstrated use of project management principles and tools to deliver product on schedule, while
engaging multiple projects with differing priorities. Demonstrated experience in program development,
advocacy, and strategic planning. Demonstrated record of developing and fostering successful cross-
organizational teams to solve complex problems.
Management/Communication:
Demonstrated record of successful leadership within a line organization, including support of performance and
salary management, budgeting, recruitment, conflict resolution, and developing staff growth opportunities and
matching resource skills to mission needs while demonstrating commitment to safety, security, environment,
and quality. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to interact
effectively with all levels of Laboratory personnel and internal and external customers.
Institutional Acumen:
Demonstrated experience with developing staffing plans, recruiting, and staff development. Demonstrated commitment to Laboratory goals and SCoR principle for ensuring the health and safety of workers and the public, environmental protection, workforce diversity, and employee development. Demonstrated commitment to Laboratory goals in assuring the security of classified information, assuring the health and safety of workers the public and environment, work force diversity and employee development.
Education/Experience: 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.
Desired Qualifications:
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.
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:
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. 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 Gas Transfer Systems Group (Q-7) is responsible for design, development, production liaison, surveillance, and stewardship of all gas transfer systems for LANL nuclear packages in the US nuclear weapon stockpile. The group is the programmatic tenant in two R&D facilities at LANL: The Weapons Engineering Tritium Facility (WETF) and a high-pressure gas transfer system radiological laboratory. Emphasis is the delivery of programmatic objectives via engineering excellence, personnel safety, security, compliance, and programmatic hardware reliability and availability. The successful candidate will team with the Q-7 chief Engineer to plan technical activities and provide strong team and personnel leadership. This team will include operational activities within laboratory environments/facilities associated with gas transfer system-related research and development, design, qualification, production and surveillance.
The Q-7 Group Leader will work with the Division Leader, Deputy Division Leader and Q-Division managers to develop and foster effective teams across the Group and Division in such areas as: operational planning, strategic planning, program implementation, co-execution of weapons development projects and deliverables. The group leader will be responsible for managing ES&H, security, recruiting, staffing, performance appraisals, employee development, resolving personnel issues and salary management for the group. The ideal candidate should bring a strong understanding of the complex-wide posture for gas transfer systems and tritium science.
This posting is under the Associate Laboratory Directorate for Weapons Engineering (ALDW).
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Weapons Engineering:
Mechanical, Chemical, Systems or related Engineering experience with working knowledge of gas transfer
systems associated with the U.S. stockpile or other weapon designs. Demonstrated experience successfully
managing complex tests and experiments while fostering safe, secure, and compliant programs. Documented
experience working throughout the weapons complex to successfully deliver on milestones. Experience working within the framework outlined by the Defense Programs Business Process System (DPBPS).
Program Development:
Demonstrated use of project management principles and tools to deliver product on schedule, while
engaging multiple projects with differing priorities. Demonstrated experience in program development,
advocacy, and strategic planning. Demonstrated record of developing and fostering successful cross-
organizational teams to solve complex problems.
Management/Communication:
Demonstrated record of successful leadership within a line organization, including support of performance and
salary management, budgeting, recruitment, conflict resolution, and developing staff growth opportunities and
matching resource skills to mission needs while demonstrating commitment to safety, security, environment,
and quality. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to interact
effectively with all levels of Laboratory personnel and internal and external customers.
Institutional Acumen:
Demonstrated experience with developing staffing plans, recruiting, and staff development. Demonstrated commitment to Laboratory goals and SCoR principle for ensuring the health and safety of workers and the public, environmental protection, workforce diversity, and employee development. Demonstrated commitment to Laboratory goals in assuring the security of classified information, assuring the health and safety of workers the public and environment, work force diversity and employee development.
Education/Experience: 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.
Desired Qualifications:
- MS or PhD degree is preferred.
- Familiarity with the Laboratory weapons research and programmatic activities
- Familiarity with the NNSA Nuclear Security Enterprise, LANL's Design Agency role and methodology of role execution
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of personnel and customers; strong teaming skills
- Demonstrated experience with management of hazardous operations/facilities within all applicable safety and security requirements while advancing programmatic objective
- Working knowledge of LANL nuclear facility requirements including Safety Basis and Formality of Operations
- Prior experience in directing the administration of research and development employees including, forecasting staffing requirements, directing assignments, assuring workforce development, monitoring performance and initiating personnel actions
- Demonstrated human resource experience with conflict resolution and in objectively dealing with performance issues
- Promotion of institutional objectives of safety, security and environmental preservation
- Demonstrated experience reporting on milestones and program status to NNSA
- Demonstrated experience working across Nuclear Security Enterprise sites to coordinate funding, production, or surveillance
- Familiarity working within the US-UK Mutual Defense Agreement
- Active Q clearance
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.
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:
- Along with your resume, please include a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet each of the minimum requirements
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 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.
