Job Description

What You Will Do

The Los Alamos Plutonium Pit Production project (LAP4) contributes significant equipment necessary to achieve the enduring pit production mission at LANL. The 30-Base (30B) Equipment Installation subproject is a component of the overall LAP4 and the broader LANL effort to establish a capability of producing 30 pits per year (ppy).



As a Program Manager for 30B you will be responsible for managing and reporting to the multi-year project management plan in accordance with LANL's Earned Value Management System (EVMS). The selected candidate will closely work with project management, project controls, and the boarder Integrated Project Team (IPT) in the planning, negotiations,

integration, monitoring, reporting, and execution of project plans from initiation to completion within the approved scope, schedule, and budget baseline.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Program Management

Expert knowledge of and experience in program management of non-science and non-engineering work, including defining program 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.

Expert knowledge of regulatory and Laboratory requirements related to programmatic work of assigned portfolio(s).

Scheduling

Expert knowledge and experience to balance scope, resources and priorities, and use software for planning, tracking, and efficiently mobilizing resources to assure scope completion.

Finance

Successfully demonstrated experience in managing cost and schedule commitments for moderately complex projects.

Leading Teams and Collaboration

Successfully demonstrated ability to work effectively with and cultivate strong teaming culture across all levels of technical and programmatic staff. Demonstrated ability to de-conflict situations and work with stakeholders to uphold priority of LANL W93/Mk7 schedule needs.

Successfully demonstrated experience in developing and nurturing effective customer relationships.

Communication

Ability to develop and nurture effective internal customer relationships.

Ability to interact effectively with all levels of internal personnel; building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts.

Demonstrated evidence of strong interpersonal, presentation, and written skills; demonstrated by successful relationship building, creating presentations and reports

Experience in interacting effectively with all levels of personnel; building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts.

Execution

Proven record of working independently or collaborating with others as needed to achieve an objective.



Work Schedule: This position may require 24/7 coverage, which could involve working a shift schedule. Employees may be eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift assignments are at the discretion of the manager.



Training/Certifications: CAM Qualification: Must obtain Level 2 certification within 6 months.

Education/Experience

: Position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution and 12 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

At this level an advanced degree may be expected.

Desired Qualifications

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Education:

Formal project management training or education with the ability to obtain a Project Management Professional certification within 2 years.

Program requirements:

Knowledge and demonstrated experience in the areas of project management, project controls, as well with DOE O 431.3B (Program/Project Management for Acquisition of Capital Assets).



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)

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 requirementsfor 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.

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.