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Physics World · 3 weeks ago

Associate Program Director for Program Support and Integration - Active Security Clearance Required

Livermore, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$326K/yr - $415K/yr

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking an Associate Program Director to provide technical leadership and management for the Program Support and Integration element of the Weapon Technologies and Engineering program. The role involves directing multidisciplinary teams, managing programmatic deliverables, and ensuring alignment with broader program goals.

Publishing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide management oversight, technical direction, and leadership for all WTE Program Support and Integration efforts, including its sub-elements and support implementation and execution of project management best practices across the WTE portfolio

Ensure, as part of the WTE senior management team, Program Support and Integration portfolios are well integrated and coordinated with those of the broader WTE program and Strategic Deterrence

Integrate staffing requirement needs for the broader set of WTE program elements. Work closely with line organizations (divisions and directorates) to develop staffing and hiring plans to support documented programmatic needs. Work with line organizations to identify and execute initiatives to develop and retain programmatic personnel

Collaborate with WTE Program management team in formulation of initiatives, budget preparation, and strategic planning. Manage the Program Support and Integration element budget from all NA-122.1, NA-121.2, and NA-121.4 (and other) sources

Promote strong customer relationships by meeting commitments and exceeding customer’s expectations with respect to quality, timeliness, and cost effectiveness

Develop strategic partnerships that are aligned with the NNSA/DOE mission

Mentor and coach technical and support staff members

Provide leadership and direction to ensure safe and efficient operations in all Program Support and Integration activities

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Active Security ClearanceEngineering DegreeWeapon Systems KnowledgeProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsBudget ManagementStrategic PlanningInterdisciplinary CollaborationEffective CommunicationTeam Leadership

Required

This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top-Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience

Extensive knowledge of, and experience with, the weapon systems that currently comprise the United States active nuclear stockpile and the tools and technologies necessary to support stewardship of the stockpile

Significant experience in engineering and weapon quality as they apply to weapon programs and the stockpile stewardship program to include knowledge and experience in the NNSA product realization process

Familiarity with, and knowledge of, computing applications (examples: CAD, ELM-C/ELM-U) in the execution of scope (non-engineering analysis tools)

Advanced problem solving, analytical, technical, organizational, and management skills necessary to independently advise, recommend, and approve appropriate actions and implement solutions

Extensive experience making decisions based on aggregate information and the recommendations of others that significantly affect the ability of the organization and laboratory to achieve its overall objectives and long-range goals

Effective communication skills, both written and verbal necessary to effectively explain, present, negotiate, advise, and influence all levels of management

Extensive experience delegating effectively and to lead, motivate, and build complex interdisciplinary teams to work toward programmatic and institutional goals

Extensive experience managing large-scale projects, supporting large-scale projects led by others, directing technical and project leaders, and ability to deliver results

Extensive experience sustaining productive relationships with other divisions, directorates, laboratories, NNSA, National Security Enterprise production agencies, other institutions across the DOE and DOD enterprise, and external advisors and reviewers