Program Manager

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Senior Program Manager to work in our Business Management team for the PMO Manager – R&D & Operations Projects. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located in our EROB facility in Idaho Falls with every other Friday off.

Responsibilities:

• Define and communicate program vision, objectives, and success criteria that align with INL's mission and strategic priorities. Establish program governance structures, decision-making frameworks, and escalation protocols.
• Work with performance management , continuous improvement, and PEMP
• Manage interdependencies across multiple projects within and external to the program. Coordinate resource allocation, milestone sequencing, and integration points to ensure cohesive delivery of program outcomes. Make trade-off decisions that balance competing project needs.
• Serve as the primary interface between INL and executive-level external stakeholders (e.g., DOE program offices, DOD sponsors, industry partners). Lead business reviews, planning sessions, and contract negotiations. Manage expectations and ensure alignment of program deliverables with sponsor requirements and funding availability.
• Develop and manage multi-year program budgets spanning multiple funding sources, work breakdown structures, and cost pools. Direct financial planning cycles, approve baseline changes, and ensure compliance with federal cost accounting standards. Oversee reporting at the program level.
• Identify, assess, and manage strategic and institutional risks and opportunities that span multiple projects or affect program viability. Develop mitigation strategies for technical, schedule, funding, and stakeholder risks. Escalate critical issues to executive leadership with recommended courses of action.
• Define measurable benefits the program will deliver to INL and external stakeholders. Track benefit realization throughout the program lifecycle. Lead organizational change management efforts required to achieve program objectives.
• Provide leadership and direction to Project Managers and functional leads across the program. Foster collaboration, resolve conflicts, and build high-performing cross-functional teams. Mentor emerging program and project management talent.
• Ensure program execution complies with applicable federal regulations (e.g., FAR, DEAR, DOE Orders), INL procedures, and quality standards. Coordinate audits, assessments, and continuous improvement activities at the program level.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Level 4: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field from an accredited institution and 9 years of relevant experience OR Master’s and 6 years or a PhD and 4 years of similar relevant experience. Level 5: Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field from an accredited institution and 14 years of relevant experience OR Master’s and 8 years or a PhD and 6 years of similar relevant experience.

• Experience functioning as a lead or project manager commensurate with level.
• Engineering/Science-Executive Management Skills
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Depending on work assignment and location, ability to obtain security clearance which may require U.S. citizenship for a “Q” and SCI level security clearance.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-project programs with cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to manage program budgets, schedules, and performance metrics.

Preferred

• Advanced degree.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate with demonstrated program-level experience.
• Program Management Professional (PgMP®) certification or equivalent, or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe.

Job Information:

• The pay range for this position is: Level 4: Grade 460 ($114,360 - $234,336)/ Level 5: Grade 470 ($137,076 - $281,196).
• This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.
• At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office and field/laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires the operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject to multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

INL Mission:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements:

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at ada@inl.gov to request accommodation.

Other Information:

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