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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 7 hours ago

Theoretical (T) Division Leader (R&D Manager 6)

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The Theoretical Division Leader is responsible for providing visionary leadership and strategic direction to the Theoretical Division, managing a diverse team and budget while advancing research in various physics-based disciplines to address national security challenges.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide scientific and technical leadership and management of the Division on all matters, including but not limited to stewarding scientific capabilities and developing and maintaining strategic plans as well as addressing staffing, budget, safety and security issues both near- and long-term

Be a proactive member of the SCT leadership team in defining and supporting the Lab mission, priorities and objectives including National Security programmatic missions

Demonstrate the highest personal and intellectual integrity, the ability to establish trust, commitment to scientific and technical excellence, and operational effectiveness

Ensure technical quality, scientific excellence, delivery on commitments, and seamless integration with safety and security

Create an intellectual environment that is conducive to forward-looking scientific research, development, innovation, and mission delivery, and which attracts, retains and develops the highest caliber scientific staff

Advocate for and increase the value and visibility of LANL's theoretical research in national and international venues

Work effectively to build collaborative relationships with our external partners (other national laboratories and universities, and tech partners) and across the Laboratory, including teaming with support organizations to address challenges facing the organization

Qualification

Theoretical researchScientific leadershipProgram managementBudget managementCollaboration skillsCommunication skillsConflict managementRisk managementStaff developmentTrust buildingStrategic planningScientific excellenceOperational effectivenessTeam buildingMission advocacyExternal representationChange managementDecision-makingNegotiation skillsIntegrityCreativity

Required

A record of successful scientific research and programmatic accomplishments in an area of Theoretical Division-relevant research as evidenced by publications, citations, presentations, grants or programmatic support, and/or leadership of large technical projects

Demonstrated experience managing broad, complex organizations or programs conducting foundational and national security research, displaying commitment to scientific excellence, effective project execution, and budget management

Demonstrated ability to build programmatic and institutional support for mission priorities

Experience attracting, developing, motivating, and managing a creative workforce, managing conflict, negotiating agreements, delegating authority, and building consensus

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with staff and stakeholders at all levels

Experience in effective decision-making and taking prudent risks

Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance

Position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 15 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation

Preferred

Knowledge of the Theoretical Division technical and research portfolio and an understanding of how the portfolio broadly supports mission

Working knowledge or prior experience in the DOE/NNSA Laboratory environment

Experience or demonstrated ability to represent the Laboratory with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Department of Energy (DOE), Department of War (DoW), National Science Foundation (NSF) or other customer agencies

Knowledge of external funding agencies (DOE, NNSA, DoW, DHS, NIH, NSF, etc.), including significant experience and engagement with programmatic sponsors (programmatic interaction, strategy development, and/or change of station) and internal LDRD

Ability to obtain a SCI Clearance