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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 1 hour ago

R&D Manager 5 (J-Division Deputy Division Leader)

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

12+ years exp

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking a Deputy Division Leader (R&D Manager 5) to manage the Dual Axis Radiographic Test facility and support dynamic experiment fielding and execution capabilities. The role involves oversight of programmatic conduct, strategic planning, risk management, and collaboration across various divisions.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Overseeing the programmatic Conduct of Office within J-Division that includes Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations

Maintaining the program elements of the DARHT Safety Assessment Document (SAD) and Accelerator Safety Envelope (ASE)

Providing programmatic input to the NNSS Documented Safety Analysis (DSA)

Assist J-Division with broad strategic planning, multi-program work planning, programmatic risk management, and work execution

Work closely with Weapons Facility Operations, Weapons & Institutional Quality, Engineering Services, and other divisions as needed

Providing leadership and integration, supporting efforts across the Weapons Physics Directorate (ALDX)

Qualification

Dynamic experimentsAccelerator operationsWeapons engineeringLeadershipExplosives safetyEnvironmental complianceHazardous waste regulationsWeapons physicsConsensus buildingDiversity commitmentCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Expert-level knowledge and experience in leadership and management of technical personnel and programs, including success at line management or facility operations

Distinguished technical record of accomplishments and/or demonstrated technical expertise in two or more of the following: dynamic experiments, accelerator operations, weapons engineering, weapon response, dynamically loaded confinement vessels, quality engineering, and/or weapons physics

Proven cross-organizational collaboration, teamwork and consensus building demonstrated by working across organizational and program boundaries

Demonstrated excellence in communication and interpersonal skills evidenced through recent management assignments, internal and external interactions, briefings, presentations, and documentation

Demonstrated and proven ability to lead, motivate and focus personnel (scientists, engineers, technicians, analysts, managers, etc.) and work with a diverse personnel base

Demonstrated commitment to Laboratory goals in safety, security, environment, diversity, recruiting, and employee development

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 12 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation