Los Alamos National Laboratory · 10 hours ago
R&D Manager 4
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expLos Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The R&D Manager will lead and engage in research supporting national security missions, including nuclear non-proliferation and counter-terrorism, while providing managerial and operational oversight to the group.
Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Report to the Division Office Leadership and provide managerial and operational oversight as well as technical leadership to the Group
Work with the Deputy Group Leader to coordinate the efforts of project leaders, team leaders, and staff to maintain and improve capabilities, work quality, and maintain cost and technical effectiveness
Provide leadership in integrating and executing work within the division and in strategic workforce development, succession planning, recruiting, retention, and advancing diversity of employees
Foster teams in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment and effectively identify and address personnel issues, and support the Division in addressing security, ES&H, and conduct of operations
Maintain a close working relationship with program managers, project leaders, and sponsors with a focus on programmatic execution and strategic business development, including collaborating in the development of white papers, responding to proposal calls, and pursuing LDRD and other funding opportunities
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated management and leadership in technical organizations
Expert-level knowledge of and demonstrated consultative experience in one or more core A-2 areas-foreign nuclear weapon design, nuclear security, nuclear terrorism, nonproliferation, analytic tradecraft, or secure data systems
Demonstrated experience in all aspects of project management of technical or operational work, including defining work scope, schedules, budgets, priorities, and performance milestones; developing cost, scope, and schedule baselines; reporting cost and schedule variance; and managing change control and risk
Demonstrated record in developing collaborations, promoting teamwork, building consensus, and communicating effectively with staff, sponsors, and stakeholders preferably related to A-2's core work
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills when working with internal and external customers
Active Q/SCI Clearance
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 8 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation
Preferred
An advanced degree (beyond a bachelor's degree) from an accredited institution
Demonstrated working knowledge of the U.S. nuclear deterrent
An ability to articulate and translate deeply technical and scientific concepts to a non-technical audience or readership
Conceptual understanding of analytic tradecraft as implemented in the U.S. intelligence community, or equivalent critical thinking experience
Applied knowledge of LANL business systems; operational and work processes; administrative and financial practices and procedures, including HR processes for personnel issues; and key Laboratory points of contact
Experience working in and/or being responsible for SCIF, SAPF, and VTR operations and compliance
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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