Deputy Program Manager - Space-based Nuclear Detonation Detection (Science/Engineering Program Manager 3)

About the role

The selected candidate will serve as Deputy Program Manager (DPM) for the NNSA-sponsored Space- based Nuclear Detonation Detection (SNDD) Program. The Program consists of space payloads deployed for electro-magnetic pulse, radiation, and space environment measurement, as well as data processing and physics-based analysis and interpretation systems.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the PM, coordinate planning and development activities between Los Alamos, government agencies, other laboratories, and industry.
• Carefully coordinate disparate capabilities and needs across the program to ensure they are effectively communicated and utilized to meet sponsor and stakeholder needs within schedule and budget constraints.
• Support program-level activities and coordination as needed, maintaining awareness of all high-level program activities, directions, and initiatives across the various payload development, integration and operations support; technology development and crosscutting activities.
• Work closely with one or more external SNDD stakeholder agencies to effectively and persistently understand stakeholder needs and opportunities, and jointly develop Los Alamos capabilities to meet these. This includes effectively representing program-wide interests with the stakeholders to promote multi-agency coordination and collaboration.
• Develop methods for both tracking and resolving technical risks to support technical teams involved in high stress time sensitive troubleshooting of space flight payloads.
• Work with Los Alamos program, line, and project leadership to ensure that program execution is consistent with sponsor and stakeholder needs and constraints such as budget and schedule, and communicate progress, status, and issues back to sponsors and stakeholders.
• Broadly represent Los Alamos and support the SNDD program manager for specific areas of responsibility, as well as national activities and events as needed.
• Present results to peers, customers, and management in formal and informal settings.

Requirements

• Two or more years of experience leading the development of remote sensing instrumentation and/or sensor data processing systems, or production of space hardware, as the project or technical lead, including use of associated project management standards, tools, and techniques.
• Expert-level knowledge of at least one of the following relevant technical areas: nuclear weapons outputs or effects; electromagnetic, radiation, and/or particle sensing systems; sensor data processing systems; or systems engineering for space systems.
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly identify, and successfully adapt to, changing priorities, constraints, conditions, and problems.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills, including the ability to effectively communicate complex technical issues to non-technical stakeholders and collaborators.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to lead and influence peers within the context of diverse collaborations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Security Clearance and an SCI clearance which may require a polygraph test.

Skills

• Experience using DoD, NASA, or similar standards and processes for the development, realization, and operation of space-based instrumentation.
• Experience establishing subcontracts and managing procurements.
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition frameworks and processes.
• Active Q/SCI Clearance

Benefits

Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• 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)

Pay

$141,500 - $238,300

Schedule

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.