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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 1 day ago

Project-Program Director 4

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking a Project-Program Director 4 to manage the Heat Source Design Agency, ensuring that all projects meet quality and safety requirements while collaborating with various stakeholders.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Heat Source Design Agency projects. Ensure completion of all required activities and milestones for multiple programs. Ensure all reporting, scheduling, and budget expectations are being met for the team's work packages

Manage the personnel associated with the Design Agency. Partner with the staff to ensure tasking completion across the current and emerging programs. Assist staff with identifying and executing development opportunities within or related to their current work scope. Manage performance reviews, salary exercises, and personnel-related approvals

Participate as a design engineer in developing new designs, qualifying new processes/procedures, adjudicating nonconformances, and producing technical documentation and correspondence

Collaborate with Production Agency and Quality Assurance personnel to ensure products meet high-quality, functionality, and flight-safety requirements

Collaborate with program managers, line management, and National Laboratory partners to ensure design intent is being communicated and maintained

Qualification

Program ManagementTechnical ExperienceLeadershipPersonnel ManagementDesign/Production Agency ExperienceCollaborationCommunicationQ ClearanceBachelor's DegreeInterpersonal Skills

Required

Demonstrated leadership in tactical planning and providing direction for integration and execution of one or more multidisciplinary portfolios

Strong experience managing work scope, schedules, budgets, and funding for program/project work, priorities, and performance milestones

Experience managing the interface with program, project, and line management to ensure performance and monitor and track cost, schedule, and progress against milestones

Experience managing staff in the planning, tracking, and execution of program/project plans

Demonstrated ability to facilitate work across organizations and with different external partners to advance and integrate work in a multi-program, multi-organization environment

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical personnel

Experience developing and delivering briefings, presentations, and documents for internal and external stakeholders

In-depth knowledge of and demonstrated experience in the technical or operational discipline related to heat source design and production

The ability to obtain a 'Q' clearance which typically requires U.S. citizenship

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

A degree in engineering or applicable physical science (e.g., physics, materials science)

Experience in multiple aspects of personnel management, including but not limited to: managing headcount, forecasting and budget(s) associated with group, directing assignments, employee hiring and onboarding processes, providing continuous performance management and feedback to further develop staff including annual performance discussions, identification of growth opportunities and ensuring proper team recognition and appreciation

Demonstrated experience working with Design and Production Agencies and/or Product Realization Teams

Familiarity with Pu-238 Heat Source manufacturing or other space programs