Los Alamos National Laboratory · 9 hours ago
Control Account Manager (Science-Engineer Program Manager 2/3)
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$138K/yr - $233K/yr
5+ years expLos Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The Science-Engineer Program Manager (SE-PM 2-3) will manage control accounts within the Plutonium Modernization Mission Office, focusing on optimizing resource allocation and maintaining financial oversight to support pit production operations.
Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Providing management of scope, schedule, budget, metrics, and reporting for assigned control accounts within your portfolio that develop and mature processes and programs supporting the pit production mission at LANL
Negotiating, managing, and reporting on milestones related to the assigned scope
Understanding and developing risks, issues, and opportunities within your portfolio as well as those outside of your portfolio that may impact LANL's ability to achieve mission success
Interfacing with and overseeing internal and external interfaces required for mission execution
The selected individual will provide vision, strategic and tactical planning, and support the execution and reporting management of a portfolio which consists of complex, technically driven activities that require integration across multiple organizations and disciplines
The SE-PM 2-3 will apply their technical knowledge base and expertise to assist in developing execution/implementation plans that cover the programmatic work from conception to completion; directly manage the interface with program, project, and line organizations to ensure performance, monitor and track cost, schedule, and progress against milestones; develop and maintain expert-level knowledge of the relevant technical disciplines and understand and adhere to all Laboratory and regulatory guidance and governance
The selected SE-PM 2-3 candidate will also work closely with the Plutonium Modernization risk team to effectively manage portfolio risks: identify potential portfolio risks, develop risk mitigation strategies and corrective actions, and recommend risk acceptance/avoidance for the various scopes
Additional responsibilities will be assigned to support the overall ~$1b/yr. Plutonium Modernization Mission Office portfolio
Qualification
Required
Working knowledge of aspects of project management work, including developing project plans, work breakdown structures, and work packages; managing scope, schedule, budget, and baselines; and documenting baseline reports and change control actions
Working knowledge in one or more of the technical or operational disciplines supported by the Plutonium Modernization program
Working knowledge of regulatory and Laboratory requirements related to technology maturation and transformation
Experience in serving as the primary spokesperson to report project status and issues to Laboratory senior managers and external stakeholders
Ability to successfully plan, organize, lead, and monitor a wide variety of team efforts to completion
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel; building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts
Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or related science, 2 years of job-related experience, and 1 year of nuclear experience
Advanced knowledge of all aspects of project management work, including developing project plans, work breakdown structures, and work packages; managing scope, schedule, budget, and baselines; and documenting baseline reports and change control actions
Advanced knowledge in one or more of the technical or operational disciplines supported by the Plutonium Modernization program
Advanced knowledge of regulatory and Laboratory requirements related to technology maturation and transformation
Successfully demonstrated experience in serving as the primary spokesperson to report project status and issues to Laboratory senior managers and external stakeholders
Ability to successfully plan, organize, lead, and monitor a wide variety of team efforts to completion
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel; building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts
Position requires a bachelor's degree in a science or engineering related field, from an accredited institution and 5 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and technical experience directly related to the occupation. An advanced engineering or science degree with experience related to nuclear materials production and process development is highly desired
Position requires a bachelor's degree in a science or engineering related field, from an accredited institution and 8 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and technical experience directly related to the occupation. An advanced engineering or science degree with experience related to nuclear materials production and process development is highly desired
Preferred
Knowledge of overall mission for NA-19 (Office of Production Modernization) based programs, and more specifically within NA-191 (Plutonium Programs) in relation to the production mission within ALDWP
Experience in one or more of the relevant technical disciplines manages within the program, to include modern manufacturing operations, engineering (materials, mechanical, systems, etc.), or related disciplines
Experience utilizing EVMS principles to help manage a project/program. Experience with NNSA Enhanced Management Level A or B reporting is a plus
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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