R&D Manager 4
- Req. Number: IRC142025
- Organization : A-2/Intelligence & Systems Analysis
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Salary: $166,900 - $289,000
What You Will Do
Help support our National Security Mission and discover why we attract the brightest minds in the world!
LANL invites you to join our team working to provide analytic products that leverage LANL's broad and deep scientific and technical understanding to serve a broad range of customers in support of national security missions. You will lead and engage in research supporting nuclear non-proliferation, counter-proliferation, counter-terrorism, probabilistic risk assessment and consequence estimation of nuclear, and additional potentially catastrophic threats to vital national assets and security writ large. Domains of analysis include but are not limited to nuclear materials, devices, systems and associated activities, nationally vital-yet-vulnerable infrastructure, and national and global consequences of natural/man-made disasters and terrorist attacks.
As the Group Leader for A-2, you will:
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Leadership
Demonstrated management and leadership in technical organizations. Examples may include appropriate line and/or program leadership; supervision, mentoring, and development of assigned employees; cultivating and retaining a workforce that leverages a broad spectrum of experience, education and expertise; maintaining and enhancing a workplace culture that optimizes outcomes by encouraging open sharing of differing points of view; conflict resolution; operational oversight and compliance; and/or application of sound business practices and judgment.
Technical Experience
Expert-level knowledge of and demonstrated consultative experience in one or more core A-2 areas-foreign nuclear weapon design, nuclear security, nuclear terrorism, nonproliferation, analytic tradecraft, or secure data systems.
Project Management
Demonstrated experience in all aspects of project management of technical or operational work, including defining work scope, schedules, budgets, priorities, and performance milestones; developing cost, scope, and schedule baselines; reporting cost and schedule variance; and managing change control and risk.
Collaboration and Communication
Demonstrated record in developing collaborations, promoting teamwork, building consensus, and communicating effectively with staff, sponsors, and stakeholders preferably related to A-2's core work. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills when working with internal and external customers.
Clearance
Active Q/SCI Clearance.
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:
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/SCI (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.
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.
Help support our National Security Mission and discover why we attract the brightest minds in the world!
LANL invites you to join our team working to provide analytic products that leverage LANL's broad and deep scientific and technical understanding to serve a broad range of customers in support of national security missions. You will lead and engage in research supporting nuclear non-proliferation, counter-proliferation, counter-terrorism, probabilistic risk assessment and consequence estimation of nuclear, and additional potentially catastrophic threats to vital national assets and security writ large. Domains of analysis include but are not limited to nuclear materials, devices, systems and associated activities, nationally vital-yet-vulnerable infrastructure, and national and global consequences of natural/man-made disasters and terrorist attacks.
As the Group Leader for A-2, you will:
- Report to the Division Office Leadership and provide managerial and operational oversight as well as technical leadership to the Group.
- Work with the Deputy Group Leader to coordinate the efforts of project leaders, team leaders, and staff to maintain and improve capabilities, work quality, and maintain cost and technical effectiveness.
- Provide leadership in integrating and executing work within the division and in strategic workforce development, succession planning, recruiting, retention, and advancing diversity of employees.
- Foster teams in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment and effectively identify and address personnel issues, and support the Division in addressing security, ES&H, and conduct of operations.
- Maintain a close working relationship with program managers, project leaders, and sponsors with a focus on programmatic execution and strategic business development, including collaborating in the development of white papers, responding to proposal calls, and pursuing LDRD and other funding opportunities.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Leadership
Demonstrated management and leadership in technical organizations. Examples may include appropriate line and/or program leadership; supervision, mentoring, and development of assigned employees; cultivating and retaining a workforce that leverages a broad spectrum of experience, education and expertise; maintaining and enhancing a workplace culture that optimizes outcomes by encouraging open sharing of differing points of view; conflict resolution; operational oversight and compliance; and/or application of sound business practices and judgment.
Technical Experience
Expert-level knowledge of and demonstrated consultative experience in one or more core A-2 areas-foreign nuclear weapon design, nuclear security, nuclear terrorism, nonproliferation, analytic tradecraft, or secure data systems.
Project Management
Demonstrated experience in all aspects of project management of technical or operational work, including defining work scope, schedules, budgets, priorities, and performance milestones; developing cost, scope, and schedule baselines; reporting cost and schedule variance; and managing change control and risk.
Collaboration and Communication
Demonstrated record in developing collaborations, promoting teamwork, building consensus, and communicating effectively with staff, sponsors, and stakeholders preferably related to A-2's core work. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills when working with internal and external customers.
Clearance
Active Q/SCI Clearance.
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:
- An advanced degree (beyond a bachelor's degree) from an accredited institution.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of the U.S. nuclear deterrent.
- An ability to articulate and translate deeply technical and scientific concepts to a non-technical audience or readership.
- Conceptual understanding of analytic tradecraft as implemented in the U.S. intelligence community, or equivalent critical thinking experience.
- Applied knowledge of LANL business systems; operational and work processes; administrative and financial practices and procedures, including HR processes for personnel issues; and key Laboratory points of contact.
- Experience working in and/or being responsible for SCIF, SAPF, and VTR operations and compliance.
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:
- 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/SCI (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.
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.
