P-1 Group Leader (R&D Manager 4)

About the role

The Physics Division Office is seeking an outstanding candidate for the full-time position of Group Leader/R&D Manager 4 in the Dynamic Imaging and Radiography Group (P-1). The Group Leader will report to the Physics Division Leader and provide scientific, technical, and operational leadership of a diverse group of research staff, postdocs, students, technicians, and affiliates/guests.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific, technical, and operational leadership of a diverse group of research staff, postdocs, students, technicians, and affiliates/guests.
• Lead the Group's strategic and tactical planning directed toward maintaining and enhancing the Group's scientific stature, programmatic engagement, and operational performance, in alignment with the objectives and mission of the Physics Division.
• Lead the Group's management team in stewarding capabilities, developing programs, promoting effective partnering with LANL and external organizations, cultivating human capital, and ensuring sound management practices, including oversight of group finances, human resource management, and safety & security management.
• Function as a key part of the Physics Division management team and embrace our values, execute our strategy, and promote our vision.
• Work with two half-time deputy group leaders to provide leadership of the Group's activities.
• Ensure full-time onsite presence and occasional domestic and international travel.

Requirements

• Record of successful research in a scientific field relevant to at least one of the Group's core research areas as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications, reports, and presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and work productively with group members, the division office, and supporting staff to safely and securely execute the P-1 scientific program.
• Demonstrated commitment to the professional development and mentoring of employees including personal mentoring and establishing mentoring relationships.
• Demonstrated scientific and organizational leadership as evidenced by the ability to conceive, organize, administer, and lead scientific teams and projects.
• Financial management skills and commitment to good business practices as demonstrated by performance and accomplishments in previous work assignments.
• Record of commitment to disciplined operations, safety, security, and quality in the workplace, and Equal Employment Opportunity.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum Job Requirements:
  • Record of successful research in a scientific field relevant to at least one of the Group's core research areas as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications, reports, and presentations.
  • Demonstrated ability to build trust and work productively with group members, the division office, and supporting staff to safely and securely execute the P-1 scientific program.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the professional development and mentoring of employees including personal mentoring and establishing mentoring relationships.
  • Demonstrated scientific and organizational leadership as evidenced by the ability to conceive, organize, administer, and lead scientific teams and projects.
  • Financial management skills and commitment to good business practices as demonstrated by performance and accomplishments in previous work assignments.
  • Record of commitment to disciplined operations, safety, security, and quality in the workplace, and Equal Employment Opportunity.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance.
• Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 8 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. A Ph.D. in a relevant field is preferred.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with P-1 facilities at LANSCE (pRad), LANL firing sites, and external facilities (Nevada National Security Site, Gran Sasso National Laboratory) or comparable experimental facilities.
• Experience in leadership and personnel management in scientific or R&D areas.
• Demonstrated ability to foster productive collaborative partnerships and develop connections with programs and other groups at Los Alamos.
• Experience recruiting and developing the world's top talent within the expertise of P-1.
• Experience with proposal writing or program development.
• Understanding of NNSA Defense Programs, DOE Office of Science, and other sponsors to leverage the unique expertise within P-1 to meet programmatic needs.
• Demonstrated success in coordinating multiple competing priorities at the scale of tens of millions of dollars across dozens of staff.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with all levels of management.
• Working knowledge of LANL administrative, financial, management, and ES&H practices.
• Familiarity with Laboratory and DOE policies and procedures.
• Active Q Clearance.

Work Location

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position Commitment

The position commitment for this position is 1 year.