Deputy Group Leader (R&D; Manager 3)

What You Will Do Come join the brightest minds at the most innovative R&D facility while supporting our national security! The Advanced Nuclear Technology Group (NEN-2) conducts research, development, training, and operations in the application of passive and active nuclear measurement techniques, as well as radiography.
Applications of primary interest to the group include national emergency response programs, intelligence support activities, and international treaty verification.
NEN-2 works closely with NCERC Facility Operations (NCERC-FO) and Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) to execute unique nuclear critical and subcritical experiments at NCERC.
We are looking for a dynamic Deputy Group Leader (DGL) to provide leadership and management of approximately 80 employees, students, contractors, and affiliated personnel with an approximate annual budget of $60M.
As the DGL you will assist the Group Leader to coordinate the efforts of Team Leaders and Principal Investigators.
You will provide technical direction to maintain and improve capabilities, develop programs and personnel, ensure work quality, and cost and technical effectiveness.
The DGL will foster the building of synergistic teams and collaborations, and effectively identify and address personnel issues.
The DGL will serve as part of the Nuclear Engineering and Nonproliferation (NEN) Division management team, providing strategic direction and priorities for the Division.
The DGL will be a role model for the group's learning safety culture and is expected to secure and dedicate approximately 50% level of effort towards programmatic deliverables and milestones.
What You Need Minimum Job Requirements: Leadership Demonstrated leadership skills including personal integrity and accountability, effective oral and written communications, commitment to quality and excellence, institutional citizenship, and people development including mentoring, team building, and resolving conflicts among personnel.
Technical Knowledge Demonstrated professional-level experience and scientific and technical excellence in at least one of the following areas: nuclear instruments and methods, nuclear safeguards, nuclear criticality or experimental nuclear science and engineering.
Communication Demonstrated experience in building successful collaborations across multiple organizational boundaries.
Project Management Demonstrated success in managing, leading, and delivering on a complex experiment, project, or program involving diverse disciplines and technologies related to one or more of NEN-2's core competencies.
Safety Demonstrated acumen in leading/enabling a robust Safety Culture Clearance Ability to obtain Q clearance, which typically requires US citizenship.
Desired Qualifications: Demonstrated experience building and developing technical capabilities and human capital within a team or group.
Experience in conduct of operations associated with handling nuclear materials and operating in laboratory type facilities.
Prior R&D experience working within operating requirements of a HAZCAT 2 nuclear facility.
Demonstrated success in program/project development, including proposal preparation and presentations to program managers, sponsors, and end users.
Demonstrated experience in successful partnering with LANL program offices in working with U.
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Government stakeholders such as the NNSA, DHS, DoD, etc.
Working knowledge of the nuclear weapons program and nuclear emergency response.
Knowledge of classification guidance in areas of the Group.
Active Q Clearance and active HRP.
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 for 1 year.
Note to Applicants Please provide a detailed cover letter addressing how you meet each minimum job requirement and any desired qualifications.
Where You Will Work Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security.
LANL enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.
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nuclear stockpile, developing technologies to reduce threats from weapons of mass destruction, and solving problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns.
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 (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.
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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.
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Clearance: Q/SCI(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.
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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.
Term position: Regular-status Laboratory employees applying for term-status positions may retain regular status with approval of the cognizant Principle Associate Director.
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 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.
To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.
gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.