Los Alamos National Laboratory · 14 hours ago
Science/Engineering Program Manager 1/2
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$94K/yr - $155K/yr
2+ years expLos Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking Science/Engineering Program Managers to provide leadership and oversight of business and programmatic operations, ensuring project execution aligns with institutional goals and resources are effectively utilized.
Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support technical and project leads for all projects in an assigned portfolio to execute complex technical and operational scope on small to mid-sized projects, ensuring alignment with group priorities and customer requirements
Develop and implement tactical plans and schedules to ensure stable funding for all assigned team members, and facilitate on-time, on-budget project execution
Manage risks throughout assigned portfolio and participate in development of risk mitigation strategies in conjunction with project and group leadership
Serve as a liaison with internal Laboratory stakeholders such as the integrated schedule team, design engineering, machining, assembly, and test execution groups. Provide regular project updates through group and program office reporting mechanisms
Qualification
Required
Entry-level knowledge of program management of scientific or engineering scope, including defining program 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
Entry-level knowledge of the science or engineering discipline of the assigned portfolio(s)
Ability to develop and nurture internal relationships and interact effectively with all levels of internal personnel
Ability to think critically to support negotiations, resolve conflict, and mitigate project risk in partnership with project, team and group leadership
Communication: Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills & experience
Working knowledge of and experience in program management of scientific or engineering scope, including defining program 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
Working knowledge of the science or engineering discipline of the assigned portfolio(s)
Ability to serve as the primary interface with one or more mid-level or external customers to establish project/program scope, budget, deliverables, and communications plans
Demonstrated experience in conflict resolution and risk mitigation in a project setting
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a science, engineering or related field, from an accredited institution and 2 years of directly related technical and program management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and technical experience directly related to the occupation
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a science, engineering or related field, from an accredited institution and 5 years of directly related technical and program management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and technical experience directly related to the occupation
Preferred
Active DOE 'Q' or other Top-Secret clearance
Formal project management training or education with the ability to obtain a Project Management Professional certification within 2 years
Knowledge of industry standard financial policies and principles including forecasting and scheduling programs such as P6, Microsoft Projects, Jira, Confluence
Experience working with Weapons Engineering and Weapons Physics organizations
Knowledge of nuclear weapons, NNSA facilities, or DoD customers that support the U.S. stockpile
Demonstrated experience with a variety of written correspondence, reports, procedures, and directives
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is preferred
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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