Job Description

What You Will Do

Come join our team! The Staff Operations Manager (SOM) 3 will report to the Environmental Protection and Compliance Division (EPC) Division Leader and serve as a key member of the Division Leadership Team, enabling business and operations excellence in support of the EPC mission. EPC works with projects across the Laboratory to ensure all operations comply with State and Federal environmental requirements. We deliver solutions that provide operational flexibility while minimizing environmental impacts, costs, and complexity associated with compliance.



We are seeking a highly motivated, self-starter with the vision and drive to implement innovative solutions for staff development, retention, and customer service challenges across the EPC portfolio.



The SOM maintains strong professional relationships at all levels of the Laboratory and has the authority to represent division management as a liaison in responding to requests and institutional assignments.



Typical responsibilities include:

Providing guidance to managers and employees on operational, policy, and administrative issues, serving as a point of contact for issue resolution. Mentoring administrative staff to ensure consistency of operations across the Division while promoting professional development. Leading and coordinating Division responses to local and institutional action items, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and quality. Participating in the development and execution of strategic and staffing plans, initiatives, presentations, and reports. Supporting the hiring process by assisting with documentation, interviewing, and onboarding.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Operational Expertise:

Comprehensive knowledge and demonstrated expertise in managing administrative, business, and operational activities, including safety, security, quality assurance, and strategic planning.

Laboratory Knowledge:

In-depth understanding of the Laboratory's organizational structure, policies, and objectives.

Collaboration and Leadership:

Proven ability to build effective partnerships, lead teams, and foster cross-organizational collaboration.

Analytical and Project Management Skills:

Strong experience in conducting research, driving process improvements, executing plans and implementing solutions to high-level organizational challenges.

Communication:

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including influencing, consensus building, and conflict resolution.

Personnel Management:

Demonstrated success in supervising and developing administrative and professional staff.

Education/Experience:

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 5 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

LANL Structure and Mission:

Comprehensive knowledge of Laboratory organizational structure, policies, requirements, and various business systems; expert-level understanding of LANL's business, operations, and program missions.

LANL Business Systems:

Proficiency in multiple LANL systems, including Oracle, Concur, iProcurement, performance management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.

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:

Along with your resume, include a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet each of the minimum job requirements and any of the desired qualifications.

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.

No Clearance:

Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

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.