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Description
Job Title Program Manager 1/2
Location Los Alamos, NM, US
Organization Name W-4/W88 Systems Engineering Group
Minimum Salary
Maximum Salary
What You Will Do
This position is open for external candidates only to apply.
This position will be filled at either the Program Manager 1 or Program Manager 2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
Program Manager 1: 87,800 - 143,000
Program Manager 2: 106,400 - 176,000
The W88 Systems Engineering Group (W-4) ensures the safety, reliability, and security of our Nation's nuclear stockpile for the entire weapon life cycle. The selected candidate will assist group management and senior program managers in the execution of programmatic scope. The Program Manager will provide leadership, vision, strategic and tactical planning, and overall direction for execution of the given W88 system portfolio, which requires multidisciplinary integration across multiple organizations.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Previous system engineering and/or operational experience is required. Direct experience with the following:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with developing resource-loaded schedules with fixed milestones, and cost and schedule performance reporting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in applying project control principles, standards, terminology and using automated cost and schedule control tools including Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) development, application and performance reporting.
• Demonstrated experience in managing cost and schedule commitments for large projects.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet schedule and deliverables for multiple concurrent projects with a range of priorities.
• Experience in developing and maintaining effective customer relationships.

Additional Job Requirements for the higher level:

• Demonstrated experience and leadership in developing and executing complex organizational interface agreements, funding cost models, or similar integration tools.
• Working experience in developing and presenting formal project or program reviews to stakeholders.

Education/Experience Program Manager 1: Position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution and 2 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education/Experience Program Manager 2: Position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution and 5 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Working knowledge of nuclear weapons and NNSA facilities that support the U.S. stockpile
• Experience working effectively with DOE/NNSA personnel
• Experience in developing annual spend plans, Baseline Change Proposals (BCPs), and work packages to support programmatic scope.
• Knowledge of program management of scientific or engineering scope/discipline, including defining program work scope, schedules, budgets, priorities, and performance milestones; developing cost, scope and schedule baselines; reporting cost and schedule variance; and managing change control and risk.
• Active Q Clearance, or the ability to obtain an 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:

• For full consideration, submit a resume and detailed cover letter addressing all required and desired skills outlined above. (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) PAs, NNSA and United States 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
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.
Employment Status Full Time
Appointment Type Regular
Regular
Contact Details
Contact Name Robinson, Loren
Email lrob@lanl.gov
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