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What You Will Do
The Engineering and Technology Maturation (ETM) organization is seeking high-performing candidates to join our multidisciplinary team as a Project/Program Specialist 3.
The ETM Program operates under the Associate Laboratory Director for Weapons Physics (ALDX) and conducts research to strengthen the nation's ability to rapidly design, produce, qualify, and certify nuclear weapons. ETM's primary objectives are to develop, mature, and integrate technologies and capabilities that support the future nuclear deterrent; design, build, and test prototypes while applying lessons learned to subsequent efforts; and rapidly transition proven technologies, capabilities, and prototypes to address urgent and long-term deterrence needs. To achieve these objectives, ETM focuses on advancing modeling and simulation tools, testing capabilities, weapon technologies, materials, explosives, and surveillance methods. These efforts ensure confidence in production, qualification, and certification without reliance on underground nuclear testing.
The Project/Program Specialist 3 is a key member of the ETM team, supporting the management and execution of moderately large complex projects and programs. This role provides specialized support to the Program Manager and ETM leadership in planning, organizing, and managing resources and processes to achieve objectives within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
The selected candidate exerts significant latitude in negotiating with project, program or line managers to ensure that resources are available and qualified to accomplish the work, to identify procurement and contracting needs, and to marshal resources to complete project deliverables within the scope, schedules, or budgets defined in project or program work packages. Without considerable direction, serves as the primary spokesperson to report status and issues to the project, program or line manager. The selected candidate exerts significant latitude in identifying potential risks, developing risk mitigation strategies and corrective actions, and recommending risk acceptance/avoidance for the assigned aspects of the project or program(s).
This position reports to the Staff Operations Manager and ETM Program Director and ensures alignment with Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and program priorities.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Project/Program Management:
Demonstrated advanced experience in project or program management, including a strong understanding of project and business requirements. Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively across various stages of projects and programs, both independently and as part of a team. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines are essential to support ongoing project planning and execution.
Communication and Collaboration:
Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey information through emails, presentations, and meetings. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and develop productive working relationships with mid-level internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel, building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts.
Decision Making:
Demonstrated experience working with limited oversight, exercising sound judgment, and making decisions within defined boundaries. Ability to work with varying levels of direction; a self-starter capable of translating abstract concepts into clear, actionable outcomes.
Education/Experience:
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related field from an accredited institution and 8 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
- Active Q Clearance.
- Active Sigma 15.
- Demonstrated proficiency with LANL business systems with a proven ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and technologies.
- Experience working with LANL, NNSA, and DOE policies and procedures, with a demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, and apply them within a complex organization.
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:
For full consideration, applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter that addresses the key requirements of the position.
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 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.
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.
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.L
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