Where You Will Do What You Will Do
As a Science-Engineer Program Manager 2-3 (SE-PM 2-3) within the Associate Laboratory Directorate for Weapons Production (ALDWP) you will manage control accounts within the Plutonium Modernization Mission Office, with focus in one or more of the Pit Manufacturing Execution (PMX), Maintenance Equipment and Qualification (MEW), & Material Recycle, Recovery and Storage (MRR-ST) sub-programs. Your assigned scope will support the planning and management of operations critical to the Los Alamos National Laboratory plutonium pit production mission. In this program the SE-PM 2 and SE-PM 3 serves as a Control Account Manager (CAM) responsible for managing schedules, optimizing resource allocation, and maintaining the financial oversight required to drive mission success for their assigned portfolio.
As a Plutonium Modernization control account manager, you will work with internal stakeholders to help define and lead the changes required to achieve reliable and efficient pit production at Los Alamos National Laboratory. In this role, the candidate will report to and support a senior program manager and program director. With the first production unit for the W87-1 recently achieving war reserve (WR) status and reliable rate production only a handful of years away, it's an exciting and important time to join the team. If you want to be a part of the team helping drive the US nuclear deterrent through the 21st century, consider applying to this great opportunity!
Science-Engineer Program Manager (SE-PM 2) ($117,200-$195,400)
Science-Engineer Program Manager (SE-PM 3) ($141,500-$238,300)
Job duties at both the SE-PM 2 and SE-PM 3 levels include those highlighted below and will be adjusted depending on the level of job assignment.
- Providing management of scope, schedule, budget, metrics, and reporting for assigned control accounts within your portfolio that develop and mature processes and programs supporting the pit production mission at LANL.
- Negotiating, managing, and reporting on milestones related to the assigned scope.
- Understanding and developing risks, issues, and opportunities within your portfolio as well as those outside of your portfolio that may impact LANL's ability to achieve mission success.
- Interfacing with and overseeing internal and external interfaces required for mission execution.
The selected individual will provide vision, strategic and tactical planning, and support the execution and reporting management of a portfolio which consists of complex, technically driven activities that require integration across multiple organizations and disciplines. The SE-PM 2-3 will apply their technical knowledge base and expertise to assist in developing execution/implementation plans that cover the programmatic work from conception to completion; directly manage the interface with program, project, and line organizations to ensure performance, monitor and track cost, schedule, and progress against milestones; develop and maintain expert-level knowledge of the relevant technical disciplines and understand and adhere to all Laboratory and regulatory guidance and governance. The selected SE-PM 2-3 candidate will also work closely with the Plutonium Modernization risk team to effectively manage portfolio risks: identify potential portfolio risks, develop risk mitigation strategies and corrective actions, and recommend risk acceptance/avoidance for the various scopes.
Additional responsibilities will be assigned to support the overall ~$1b/yr. Plutonium Modernization Mission Office portfolio.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements for SE-PM 2
Program Management: Working knowledge of aspects of project management work, including developing project plans, work breakdown structures, and work packages; managing scope, schedule, budget, and baselines; and documenting baseline reports and change control actions.
Portfolio Management: Working knowledge in one or more of the technical or operational disciplines supported by the Plutonium Modernization program.
Laboratory Knowledge: Working knowledge of regulatory and Laboratory requirements related to technology maturation and transformation.
Communication: Experience in serving as the primary spokesperson to report project status and issues to Laboratory senior managers and external stakeholders.
Leadership: Ability to successfully plan, organize, lead, and monitor a wide variety of team efforts to completion.
Team Building: Ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel; building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts.
DOE 426.2A: Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or related science, 2 years of job-related experience, and 1 year of nuclear experience.
Minimum Job Requirements for SE-PM 3
In addition to the level 2 requirements, level 3 additional requirements are:
Program Management: Advanced knowledge of all aspects of project management work, including developing project plans, work breakdown structures, and work packages; managing scope, schedule, budget, and baselines; and documenting baseline reports and change control actions.
Portfolio Management: Advanced knowledge in one or more of the technical or operational disciplines supported by the Plutonium Modernization program.
Laboratory Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of regulatory and Laboratory requirements related to technology maturation and transformation.
Communication: Successfully demonstrated experience in serving as the primary spokesperson to report project status and issues to Laboratory senior managers and external stakeholders.
Leadership: Ability to successfully plan, organize, lead, and monitor a wide variety of team efforts to completion.
Team Building: Ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel; building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts.
Desired Qualifications:
Stockpile Management: Knowledge of overall mission for NA-19 (Office of Production Modernization) based programs, and more specifically within NA-191 (Plutonium Programs) in relation to the production mission within ALDWP.
Technical Experience: Experience in one or more of the relevant technical disciplines manages within the program, to include modern manufacturing operations, engineering (materials, mechanical, systems, etc.), or related disciplines.
Earned Value Management System (EVMS): Experience utilizing EVMS principles to help manage a project/program. Experience with NNSA Enhanced Management Level A or B reporting is a plus.
Education/Experience:
SE-PM 2 Education/Experience: Position requires a bachelor's degree in a science or engineering related field, from an accredited institution and 5 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and technical experience directly related to the occupation. An advanced engineering or science degree with experience related to nuclear materials production and process development is highly desired.
SE-PM 3 Education/Experience: Position requires a bachelor's degree in a science or engineering related field, from an accredited institution and 8 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and technical experience directly related to the occupation. An advanced engineering or science degree with experience related to nuclear materials production and process development is highly desired.
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 2 years.
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)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 (https://directives.nnsa.doe.gov/supplemental-directive/sd-0206-0002) . 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 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-BOrder-chg1-pgchg) for additional information.
426.2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.
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 (https://int.lanl.gov/policy/documents/P701.pdf) 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 such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.