Los Alamos National Laboratory · 21 hours ago
Science and Engineering Project Leader 2/3
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$104K/yr - $172K/yr
5+ years expLos Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a leading multidisciplinary research institution focused on national security. They are seeking a Science/Engineering Project Leader to manage scientific and engineering projects related to national defense and space exploration missions, ensuring successful project execution within scope, schedule, and budget.
Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage moderately complex scientific or engineering projects related to analytical chemistry and/or radiochemistry, ensuring successful completion within approved scope, schedule, and budget
Applies knowledge and experience in developing scientific or engineering project plans and detailed work breakdown structures, negotiating work packages, and assigning various aspects of work to complete project deliverables
Oversees mid-sized project team(s) in the planning, tracking, and execution of project plans from initiation to completion
Under limited direction, monitors performance and manages, under change control, the project scope, schedule, budget, and baselines
Identify and mitigate project risks and recommend risk acceptance/avoidance strategies
Serve as the primary spokesperson to report project status and issues to management
Develop and provide the information and graphics needed to report project status and issues to the program manager and to LANL senior managers and workers
Exerts significant latitude in negotiating with program and line managers to ensure that resources are available to accomplish the work, to identify procurement and contracting needs, and to marshal resources to complete project deliverables within the scope, schedules, and budgets defined in project work packages
Provide direction and leadership to multidisciplinary project team(s) in the planning, tracking, and execution of project plans from initiation to completion
Present project status and issues to the program manager and to Laboratory senior managers and workers as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering related field, from an accredited institution and 5 years directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation
Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering related field, from an accredited institution and 8 years directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation
Proven ability to conceptualize and communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner through the appropriate medium to meet stakeholder needs
Experience developing and executing successful communication plans
Experience creating and presenting informative and persuasive content, including data visualization tools and graphics
Demonstrated experience monitoring and analyzing communication metrics and feedback related to complex technical projects in order to evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies
Experience making and implementing data-driven recommendations for improvement based on thorough understanding of the production environment
The ideal candidate has a strong background in cross-functional collaboration
Uses active listening skills to identify issues and engage in negotiation and conflict resolution to come to mutually acceptable solutions and meet customer requirements
Demonstrated ability to successfully plan, organize, lead and track assigned tasks and deliverables to completion
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including management, to build trust, gain consensus and resolve conflicts
Demonstrated experience and skill in developing and implementing organizational strategies and objectives
Demonstrated effective leadership skills including openness to feedback and the ability to negotiate and motivate
Experience overseeing the entire planning process, setting strategic direction, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals
Experience leading all aspects of large complex scientific or engineering project(s) and applying broad knowledge and expertise in relevant areas to complete project deliverables and evaluate their accuracy and quality
Q clearance (Position will be cleared to this level)
Preferred
Experience with data management systems or data visualization software
Experience compiling, interpreting, and presenting metrics or performance data to support decision-making and improve transparency
Experience working in or closely supporting a Nuclear Facility or one of the national security missions executed in ALDWP
Experience in the professional management of discrete projects or the professional activities related to the overall management of an assigned program portfolio
Experience with development of project deliverables, budgets, and schedules, as well as the planning, tracking, and execution of the project from initiation to completion
Project Management Institute certification
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
R&D Engineer, Detonation Science and Technology
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