Job Description

What You Will Do

We're seeking a highly motivated and customer-focused individual to join our team as a Science/Engineering Project Leader with the Sigma Division. As a key member of our Project Management Team, you'll play a vital role in delivering complex projects successfully across the division.



As a Science/Engineering Project Leader, you'll be responsible for managing moderately to highly complex projects, working closely with diverse teams to deliver project deliverables within scope, schedule, and budget. Your primary interface will be with project scientists and engineers, program managers, and line management, where you'll establish technical requirements, negotiate deliverables, budgets, and schedules, and ensure that resources are available to accomplish the work.



The Sigma Operations Group is a dynamic group that coordinates the daily programmatic operation and maintenance of the Sigma facility and associated technical capabilities. Our group consists of five teams, each contributing to the overall success of the division:

Science/Engineering Project Management: Leading and provide expertise for projects related to manufacturing research and development and/or materials science. Programmatic Cyber & Physical Security: Ensuring the security and integrity of our facilities and systems Nuclear Materials Management: Managing the safe and responsible use of nuclear materials Programmatic Operations Support: Providing operational support for programs and projects Programmatic Maintenance Support: Maintaining and repairing technical equipment and systems



As a member of our team, you'll be responsible for managing project procurement needs, developing and negotiating work packages, and leading special improvement projects to enhance our service model. You'll also mentor junior team members, collaborate with diverse teams, and communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Experience managing projects that are of research and development in nature, particularly those focused on manufacturing and/or materials science. Working knowledge of and experience in project management of moderately to highly complex work, including developing project plans, work breakdown structures, and work packages; managing to scope, schedule, budget, and baselines; and documenting baseline reports and change control actions. Experience managing projects that require consideration of complex operational aspects, including; hazardous/classified material handling and transport, numerous interdependencies on external organizations, high dependency on shared resources across projects, and complex reporting, auditing, and approval processes. Demonstrated ability to be the primary spokesperson to report on project status and issues to all levels of management, staff, and external and internal customers. Experience making independent decisions and researching, analyzing, and resolving complex problems both independently and as a team member. Experience in developing and nurturing effective internal and external customer relationships. Experienced ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel; building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts. Ability to obtain a Q clearance, which normally requires U.S. citizenship.

Education/Experience for Science/Engineering Project Leader 2:

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. At this level an advanced degree is typically expected.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience with operations or other relevant manufacturing experience. Experience working with external vendors, setting up and monitoring multi-million, multi-year contracts. Knowledge of and experience interfacing with one or more of the following programs: Directed Stockpile Work, Strategic Materials, Science Campaign, and/or Strategic Partnership Projects, including their interfaces and interdependencies. Experience in handling classified matter. Active DOE Q clearance.

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.

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.