Los Alamos National Laboratory
Mission Integration Office Lead (Project-Program Director 4)
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico, us, 87545
Mission Integration Office Lead (Project‑Program Director 4) – Los Alamos National Laboratory
What You Will Do
We are seeking a senior level manager to lead a new position within the Weapons Engineering Program Integration Office (ALDW‑PO) – a Project‑Program Director 4 (PPD‑4) to lead the Mission Integration and Special Projects (ALDW‑MISP) group.
This position reports to the ALDW‑PO Project‑Program Director 6 and Project‑Program Director 5 and will have both program and line responsibilities and authorities.
Continuously assess the current capabilities of the group against the needs of the directorate.
Identify gaps internally, as well as in coordination with DDW’s Weapons Project‑Program Integration Team (WPPIT).
Maintain a plan to fill all identified gaps either with resources in ALDW‑MISP, or through collaboration with other organizations.
Serve as the Responsible Line Manager (RLM) for the ALDW‑MISP staff.
Assess the performance of the ALDW‑MISP staff.
Routinely provide feedback dedicated to the team’s continuous learning – this will be done individually as well as in group meetings.
Oversee and nurture the professional development of all group members.
Develop and coordinate a strategy to align the ALDW‑PO Investment portfolio against a risk assessment that currently does not exist – this will be a new capability in ALDW‑PO, and one that you will be expected to develop.
Provide oversight for the program managers in the team that are administering R&D Shared Services, OPEX and Investment portfolios.
Lead the organization, maintenance, and expansion of the ALDW Integrated Schedule to maximize visibility and coordination of resources available to execute mission scope.
What You Need Minimum Job Requirements
Knowledge and experience with program management of nuclear weapon development, sustainment, weapon capability support, or life extension programs.
Demonstrated experience in leadership, management, supervision and development of assigned employees in a moderate to large multidisciplinary team.
Proven ability to work closely with program, project and line management to ensure performance, schedule, and progress against milestones.
Experience developing execution/implementation plans that cover programmatic work from conception to completion including defining work breakdown structures to assign programmatic deliverables to projects or develops other means to accomplish the work.
Experience integrating schedules within LANL and/or with outside organizations (e.g., Sandia and Lockheed).
In‑depth knowledge of and demonstrated experience in program or project management of technical or operational work, including defining work scope, schedules, budgets, priorities and performance milestones; developing cost, scope, and schedule baselines; and managing risk.
Demonstrated use of project management principles and tools to deliver product on schedule, while engaging multiple projects with differing priorities.
Demonstrated experience in interacting and integrating effectively with external (to include DoW, NNSA, and other agencies) and internal (to include LANL mid to senior leadership) interfaces building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts while nurturing relationship.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Ability to independently identify opportunities/challenges and resolve problems.
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.
Clearance
– This position requires the ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance, which typically requires U.S. citizenship.
Desired Qualifications
Proven leadership and knowledge base within the Nuclear Weapon Complex.
Knowledgeable of LANL financial, scheduling, and business tools and procedures.
Demonstrated strategic collaboration and tactical partnership.
Ability to identify, recruit and retain innovative staff and support their development.
Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills and experience managing customer interactions effectively.
Desired Education and Certifications
Advanced degree from an accredited institution (e.g., MBA, Master of Science or Engineering).
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. 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), 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.
Benefits
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)
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.
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.
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. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre‑offer.
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We are seeking a senior level manager to lead a new position within the Weapons Engineering Program Integration Office (ALDW‑PO) – a Project‑Program Director 4 (PPD‑4) to lead the Mission Integration and Special Projects (ALDW‑MISP) group.
This position reports to the ALDW‑PO Project‑Program Director 6 and Project‑Program Director 5 and will have both program and line responsibilities and authorities.
Continuously assess the current capabilities of the group against the needs of the directorate.
Identify gaps internally, as well as in coordination with DDW’s Weapons Project‑Program Integration Team (WPPIT).
Maintain a plan to fill all identified gaps either with resources in ALDW‑MISP, or through collaboration with other organizations.
Serve as the Responsible Line Manager (RLM) for the ALDW‑MISP staff.
Assess the performance of the ALDW‑MISP staff.
Routinely provide feedback dedicated to the team’s continuous learning – this will be done individually as well as in group meetings.
Oversee and nurture the professional development of all group members.
Develop and coordinate a strategy to align the ALDW‑PO Investment portfolio against a risk assessment that currently does not exist – this will be a new capability in ALDW‑PO, and one that you will be expected to develop.
Provide oversight for the program managers in the team that are administering R&D Shared Services, OPEX and Investment portfolios.
Lead the organization, maintenance, and expansion of the ALDW Integrated Schedule to maximize visibility and coordination of resources available to execute mission scope.
What You Need Minimum Job Requirements
Knowledge and experience with program management of nuclear weapon development, sustainment, weapon capability support, or life extension programs.
Demonstrated experience in leadership, management, supervision and development of assigned employees in a moderate to large multidisciplinary team.
Proven ability to work closely with program, project and line management to ensure performance, schedule, and progress against milestones.
Experience developing execution/implementation plans that cover programmatic work from conception to completion including defining work breakdown structures to assign programmatic deliverables to projects or develops other means to accomplish the work.
Experience integrating schedules within LANL and/or with outside organizations (e.g., Sandia and Lockheed).
In‑depth knowledge of and demonstrated experience in program or project management of technical or operational work, including defining work scope, schedules, budgets, priorities and performance milestones; developing cost, scope, and schedule baselines; and managing risk.
Demonstrated use of project management principles and tools to deliver product on schedule, while engaging multiple projects with differing priorities.
Demonstrated experience in interacting and integrating effectively with external (to include DoW, NNSA, and other agencies) and internal (to include LANL mid to senior leadership) interfaces building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts while nurturing relationship.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Ability to independently identify opportunities/challenges and resolve problems.
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.
Clearance
– This position requires the ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance, which typically requires U.S. citizenship.
Desired Qualifications
Proven leadership and knowledge base within the Nuclear Weapon Complex.
Knowledgeable of LANL financial, scheduling, and business tools and procedures.
Demonstrated strategic collaboration and tactical partnership.
Ability to identify, recruit and retain innovative staff and support their development.
Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills and experience managing customer interactions effectively.
Desired Education and Certifications
Advanced degree from an accredited institution (e.g., MBA, Master of Science or Engineering).
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. 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), 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.
Benefits
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)
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.
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.
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. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre‑offer.
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