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What You Will Do
This position is open for external candidates only to apply.
The Construction Readiness Office (CRO) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Deputy Group Leader (DGL) to provide operational, technical, and strategic leadership in support of the Laboratory's institutional and mission-critical infrastructure portfolio. The Deputy Group Leader will partner with the Group Leader to oversee construction readiness operations, project integration, organizational execution, personnel management, and strategic initiatives supporting construction turnover, startup integration, operational readiness, commissioning coordination, and facility transition activities across the Laboratory.
The selected candidate will support the management and execution of multidisciplinary readiness and project integration activities while ensuring alignment with Laboratory priorities, mission delivery objectives, operational requirements, and institutional expectations. The Deputy Group Leader will help establish organizational priorities, drive continuous improvement initiatives, support workforce development, and ensure the successful delivery of readiness-related activities across a broad range of capital and infrastructure projects.
This position requires a demonstrated ability to lead complex organizations, manage diverse teams, coordinate across multiple stakeholders, and execute work in a highly regulated and dynamic environment. The Deputy Group Leader will serve as a key interface with project delivery organizations, engineering, operations, maintenance, startup/testing organizations, subcontractors, and Laboratory leadership.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:

• Thorough knowledge of construction management, project execution, operational readiness, startup integration, commissioning coordination, facility turnover, and infrastructure modernization activities.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams supporting complex infrastructure, capital construction, or mission-critical operational projects.
• Advanced knowledge of project management principles including scope, schedule, budget, risk management, change control, and project integration processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizations, establish strategic priorities, manage personnel, and execute organizational objectives in a complex operational environment.
• Strong understanding of DOE/NNSA operational requirements, contractor assurance systems, institutional governance, and Laboratory operational expectations.
• Experience coordinating across engineering, construction, operations, maintenance, startup/testing, procurement, and project management organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement organizational processes, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills with the ability to interface effectively at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated experience managing personnel performance, workforce development, staffing strategies, employee engagement, and succession planning initiatives.
• Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure modernization, operational transition, or mission-critical facility projects is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to foster collaboration, build trust, and create high-performing teams in a matrixed organizational environment.

Education/Experience
Position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 5 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:

• Strategic and operational leadership mindset with strong execution focus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence across matrixed organizations.
• Strong organizational management and workforce development capabilities.
• Commitment to operational excellence, accountability, and mission delivery.
• Ability to proactively identify organizational and project execution challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Collaborative leadership approach with emphasis on communication, team development, and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with LANL policy and procedures
• Active Q Clearance

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:
To be considered, candidates must submit a detailed cover letter on how they meet each of the desired and required qualifications.
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 maternity and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick, vacation, 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.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
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.