Los Alamos National Laboratory · 20 hours ago
Deputy Group Leader (R&D Manager 3)
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expLos Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking a deputy group leader to support various NNSA and strategic partnership programs, overseeing research and development employees and activities across multiple disciplines while providing strategic vision and direction for laboratory missions.
Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support and enable staff as an advocate for their success
Evaluate and authorize hazardous work
Approve timesheets
Assist with and approve procurements
Coordinate facility changes/upgrades
Oversee budget
Mentor staff spanning multiple disciplines and technical demographics
Work with the group leader, program managers, and principal investigators to ensure strategic coherence
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated professional-level background with a record of achievement relevant to the group's mission
Demonstrated successful leadership of technical projects and personnel
Proven ability in supervising, directing assignments, assuring training and development, resolving conflicts, mentoring, team building, managing staff requirements, motivating employees, budget analysis, and monitoring performance
Previous experience in building and leading teams, mentoring and motivating employees, and working effectively with all levels of internal and external personnel to gain consensus and resolve conflicts
Working knowledge of the operational rigor needed to maintain safe, secure, and regulatory-compliant operations in a national laboratory environment
Demonstrated experience executing or leading hazardous work in a formal environment
Demonstrated ability to communicate with personnel at all levels, with an emphasis on experience coordinating efforts in cross-organizational collaboration projects
The ability to obtain a Q and SCI clearance
Position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 5 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation
Preferred
Active 'Q' and SCI clearances
An active portfolio of work that can fund ½ of the successful candidate's time
A broad network of relationships that can be leveraged to enable the group
Experience working with sponsors outside the NNSA/DOE
Knowledge of test hardware and experimental design methodologies
Experience with work bound by complex safety and/or security considerations
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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