Program Manager 1/2

About the role

The W88 Systems Engineering Group (W-4) ensures the safety, reliability, and security of our Nation's nuclear stockpile for the entire weapon life cycle. The selected candidate will assist group management and senior program managers in the execution of programmatic scope. The Program Manager will provide leadership, vision, strategic and tactical planning, and overall direction for execution of the given W88 system portfolio, which requires multidisciplinary integration across multiple organizations.

Responsibilities

• Assist group management and senior program managers in the execution of programmatic scope.
• Provide leadership, vision, strategic and tactical planning, and overall direction for execution of the given W88 system portfolio.
• Manage cost and schedule commitments for large projects.
• Develop and maintain effective customer relationships.
• Develop and present formal project or program reviews to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Previous system engineering and/or operational experience is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with developing resource-loaded schedules with fixed milestones, and cost and schedule performance reporting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in applying project control principles, standards, terminology and using automated cost and schedule control tools including Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) development, application and performance reporting.
• Demonstrated experience in managing cost and schedule commitments for large projects.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet schedule and deliverables for multiple concurrent projects with a range of priorities.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience Program Manager 1: Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution and 2 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
• Education/Experience Program Manager 2: Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution and 5 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Skills

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Working knowledge of nuclear weapons and NNSA facilities that support the U.S. stockpile
• Experience working effectively with DOE/NNSA personnel
• Experience in developing annual spend plans, Baseline Change Proposals (BCPs), and work packages to support programmatic scope.
• Knowledge of program management of scientific or engineering scope/discipline, including defining program work scope, schedules, budgets, priorities, and performance milestones; developing cost, scope and schedule baselines; reporting cost and schedule variance; and managing change control and risk.

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

• Program Manager 1: $87,800 - $143,000
• Program Manager 2: $106,400 - $176,000

Schedule

• The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM.

Location

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. The laboratory offers:

• 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)

Additional Details

• Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
• New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
• Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.