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What You Will DoThe Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) Office is responsible for planning, executing, and reporting a $265M R&D program that positions the Laboratory for its future missions. The Program-Project Specialist 1 will support LDRD programmatic operations, from data quality control to review process support to data analysis. LDRD is committed to technical excellence and transparency in all that the program does to advance the Laboratory's technical vitality, mission agility, and workforce development. As a Project/Program Specialist 1, this position is an excellent entry point into project management and offers the opportunity to grow into a future leader at the intersection of technical leadership and mission delivery at Los Alamos National Laboratory. The selected candidate will support the successful administration of assigned LDRD funding components, working across both pre-award and post-award activities to help ensure a seamless experience for researchers and stakeholders. Responsibilities include supporting proposal calls and communications, maintaining program tracking and reporting systems, coordinating process improvements, and assisting with program operations throughout the project lifecycle. Under direction, you will analyze program data, monitor performance metrics, develop updates for LDRD leadership, and collaborate with colleagues across the laboratory to support the continued success and evolution of the LDRD portfolioWhat You NeedMinimum Job Requirements:
Project Management Support:
- Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively across various stages of a project's lifecycle - from initial planning through execution, tracking, and closeout - both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines are essential for supporting ongoing project planning and execution.
- Demonstrated success working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
Communication and Collaboration:
- Exhibit effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey information through emails, visual summaries (tables/figures), and meetings.
- Experience developing and nurturing effective mid-level internal and external customer relationships.
- Contribute to a positive, solutions-oriented team culture and engage constructively in team planning discussions.
Technical Knowledge:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is expected.
Desired Qualifications: Proficient in entering, extracting, and managing data within complex databases and operational platforms.
Education Required: Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
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 WorkLocated 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 DetailsDirective 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 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 for additional information.
426.2A: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2A, 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 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.