Project-Program Director 4

What You Will Do

PRRO is seeking a Project-Program Director 4 to manage LANL's Heat Source Design Agency. LANL is responsible for manufacturing Pu-238 heat sources used in radioisotope power systems for space exploration and national security missions. The Design Agency is responsible for the heat source design and definition to ensure the products meet all quality and flight safety requirements. The successful candidate will be a part of the Design Agency team responsible for owning, reviewing, updating, and maintaining product design definitions, drawings, and specifications. The candidate will be required to work well in a small team environment yet interact frequently with stakeholders such as the Production Agency and Quality organizations.

As the Heat Source Design Agency Program Director, you will:

• Lead and manage the Heat Source Design Agency projects. Ensure completion of all required activities and milestones for multiple programs. Ensure all reporting, scheduling, and budget expectations are being met for the team's work packages.
• Manage the personnel associated with the Design Agency. Partner with the staff to ensure tasking completion across the current and emerging programs. Assist staff with identifying and executing development opportunities within or related to their current work scope. Manage performance reviews, salary exercises, and personnel-related approvals.
• Participate as a design engineer in developing new designs, qualifying new processes/procedures, adjudicating nonconformances, and producing technical documentation and correspondence.
• Collaborate with Production Agency and Quality Assurance personnel to ensure products meet high-quality, functionality, and flight-safety requirements.
• Collaborate with program managers, line management, and National Laboratory partners to ensure design intent is being communicated and maintained.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements

• Leadership: Demonstrated leadership in tactical planning and providing direction for integration and execution of one or more multidisciplinary portfolios.
• Program Management: Strong experience managing work scope, schedules, budgets, and funding for program/project work, priorities, and performance milestones. Experience managing the interface with program, project, and line management to ensure performance and monitor and track cost, schedule, and progress against milestones.
• Personnel Management Experience: Experience managing staff in the planning, tracking, and execution of program/project plans.
• Collaboration and Communication: Demonstrated ability to facilitate work across organizations and with different external partners to advance and integrate work in a multi-program, multi-organization environment. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical personnel. Experience developing and delivering briefings, presentations, and documents for internal and external stakeholders.
• Technical Experience: In-depth knowledge of and demonstrated experience in the technical or operational discipline related to heat source design and production.
• Clearance: The ability to obtain a "Q" clearance which typically requires U.S. citizenship.
• 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. A degree in engineering or applicable physical science (e.g., physics, materials science) is preferred.

Desired Qualifications

• Line Management Experience: Experience in multiple aspects of personnel management, including but not limited to: managing headcount, forecasting and budget(s) associated with group, directing assignments, employee hiring and onboarding processes, providing continuous performance management and feedback to further develop staff, and ensuring proper team recognition and appreciation.
• Design/Production Agency Experience: Demonstrated experience working with Design and Production Agencies and/or Product Realization Teams.
• Technical Experience: Familiarity with Pu-238 Heat Source manufacturing or other space programs.

Work Location

The work location for this position is fully 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

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 North Korea, and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents 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 maternity and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Equal Opportunity

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, 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 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.