Los Alamos National Laboratory · 2 weeks ago
Science Lead for the Modeling and Systems Analysis Center of Excellence (Scientist 4)
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expLos Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The Science Lead will lead a team of scientists and engineers in developing decision support tools for the Department of Defense and National Nuclear Security Administration, focusing on complex systems modeling and simulation.
Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead a dynamic team of scientists and engineers who support NNSA and DoD partners in critical strategic planning roles
Deliver decision support tools to meet specific needs of DoD strategic leaders
Identify and develop crucial LANL mission-relevant capabilities needed in AFSIM
Implement a novel AI LLM approach to exploring possible conflict situations
Develop critical infrastructure resilience models
Interface with key LANL and DoD stakeholders to lead the identification, design, and implementation of crucial strategic planning tools
Mentor a team comprised of staff, postdocs, and students
Qualification
Required
Proficiency with Python and common third-party modules for data science, optimization, modeling, and simulation
Proficiency developing software that integrates with various services and tools through APIs (including some that may not be well documented)
Extensive experience designing and implementing models and simulations for complex real-world phenomena
Extensive experience documenting software for use by non-experts
Extensive experience collecting, organizing, and using real-world data from a variety of sources in models and simulations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Extensive experience leading medium- to large-sized teams centered on deliverable-focused software development projects using modern industry best practices (e.g., using common software development tools and techniques like GitLab, CI/CD, and unit/integration testing)
Extensive experience and working knowledge of the DoD
Extensive experience and success leading grant proposals for a variety of sponsors
Extensive experience mentoring staff, postdocs, and students
Ability and desire to obtain Q and SCI clearances, which requires U.S. citizenship
Position requires a Master's degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university and 12 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation
Preferred
Familiarity with standard modeling and simulation tools employed by the NNSA and DoD
Knowledge of AFSIM and experience developing AFSIM modules
Current Q and SCI clearances
Experience developing software at multiple classification levels
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)
Company
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory, a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security, is
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2023-08-16Grant
2023-05-19Grant
2023-01-17Grant
Leadership Team
Alex Delaney
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