W-2 Project-Program Director 4 (Deputy Group Leader)

What You Will Do

The W76 Systems Engineering Group (W-2) is looking to fill a Project-Program Director 4 (PPD4) position. W-2 is responsible for technical and programmatic oversight of matters pertaining to the W76 Nuclear Weapon Systems and UK Trident Program.

The W-2 PPD4 will assist the W76 Warhead Manager with their role as System Manager, Lead Engineer, Program Manager, and Line Manager by supporting all Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) communities, as needed. In this capacity, the PPD4 will help to ensure War Reserve (WR) production, surveillance, joint test assembly (JTA) production and testing, technical basis execution, significant finding investigation (SFI) closures and WR warhead sustainability are adhered to in support of the annual assessments of the warhead.

In support of the Warhead Manager's duties, the PPD4 will be expected to provide engineering expertise to assist when appropriate in resolving complex technical and programmatic issues associated with the warhead.

The selected candidate will collaborate with the Group Leader in planning, organizing, and managing technical, programmatic and line management activities within the group as well as in nurturing a healthy work environment that encourages learning, teaming, creating mutual respect, and delivering excellence at all levels.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Weapons Experience

Working knowledge of nuclear weapons and the U.S. stockpile. Demonstrated direct experience in one or more of the following areas: nuclear weapon design, development, qualification, certification, assembly/production, and surveillance. Demonstrated experience with highly complex, system-level integrated experiments preferably involving high explosives.

Systems Engineering/Program Management

Demonstrated experience with the engineering authorization system and document management systems (e.g., PDM Link). Familiarization with project management principles (i.e. scheduling and budget management) along with a demonstrated ability to meet schedules and deliverables for multiple concurrent projects with a wide range of priorities. Demonstrated experience in program development and strategic planning.

Management/Communication

Demonstrated successful leadership skills and a demonstrated record of developing and fostering successful cross-organizational teams to solve complex problems. Demonstrated experience with conflict resolution. Demonstrated experience successfully mentoring newer staff members, Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of Laboratory personnel and internal and external customers.

Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 8 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

• A Master of Science degree or greater in mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering field is preferred.
• Familiar with issues and challenges related to the W76 warhead.
• An understanding of nuclear physics principles.
• Familiar with Integrated Surety Architecture (ISA) principles.
• Demonstrated experience interacting with one or more NSE Production Agency. Experience interacting with and presenting to upper level LANL management, NNSA and US Navy (or comparable) customers.
• Experience working directly with NNSA and communicating budget requirements, scope requirements, milestone reporting, and program review processes and deliverables.
• Knowledge of Navy Project Officer's Group structure, subcommittees and functions. Knowledge of NNSA structure.
• Experience in successful personnel and resource management.
• Derivative Classifier (DC) experience.
An Active Q clearance or the ability to obtain an Active Q clearance.

Note to Applicants:

• Please submit a detailed cover letter with your resume addressing all required and desired skills. (Please save cover letter with job number and name).
• A frequent amount of travel may be required due to programmatic complexity and frequent interactions with various National Security Enterprise (NSE) Production Agencies (PAs) and NNSA and Navy customers.

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

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 maternity and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus annual contribution based on years of service)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• 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.

426.2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, 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.

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 opt. 3.