Integrated Design and Assessment, XTD-IDA Group Leader (R&D Manager 4)

About the role

The X-Theoretical Design Division (XTD) is seeking an R&D Manager 4 to lead the Integrated Design and Assessment (XTD-IDA) group. The Group Leader will manage, direct, and ensure the technical quality and delivery of the group’s products. XTD-IDA focuses on improving predictive understanding of nuclear weapon physics, design, performance, and certification, and integrates various theoretical, experimental, and modeling activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for the group’s scientific direction and product delivery.
• Maintain and develop relationships with stakeholders both inside and outside the Laboratory.
• Mentor and develop personnel within the group.
• Provide technical expertise in nuclear weapon physics and design.
• Pursue high-energy-density physics experiments and simulations.
• Apply technical capabilities to enhance the entire XTD portfolio.

Requirements

• Demonstrated effective leadership, including strategy development, program development, institutional partnerships, creativity, innovation, decisiveness, integrity, and institutional perspective.
• Experience and evidence of excellent performance in scientific or technical leadership roles.
• Experience mentoring, recruiting, career development, and providing constructive feedback.
• Experience and evidence of technical expertise in nuclear weapon physics and design.
• Demonstrated commitment to high-energy-density physics experiments and simulations.
• Knowledge of LANL line/program interactions and roles & responsibilities, and the nuclear weapons physics applications community.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to obtain a Q clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 8 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• PhD in science or engineering in a specialization relevant to XTD-IDA is strongly preferred.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in direct stockpile-related programs.
• Experience in nuclear physics, particle physics, neutral or charged-particle transport, fluid dynamics, shock physics, high explosives, equations of state, material science, plasma physics, or another closely related discipline.
• Experience with large-scale simulation of complex physical processes.
• Experience in designing, analyzing, coordinating, and/or conducting experimental activities.
• Knowledge of LANL line/program interactions and roles & responsibilities, and the nuclear weapons physics applications community.
• Knowledge and familiarity with NNSA NA-10 and its interactions with the LANL Weapons Program.

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).

Pay

$170,600 - $295,400

Schedule

Ongoing