Project Leader 2/3

About the role

This position is open for external candidates only to apply. Project Leader 2 ( $ 96,600 - $158,000) and Project Leader 3 ($117,200 - $195,400) positions are available.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management and coordination support for international safeguards, nuclear forensics, and in vitro bioassay programs.
• Interface with technical leads to coordinate and deconflict work, set priorities, and schedule and track execution of deliverables for approximately $45M of technical programs.
• Oversee large, complex equipment purchases and ensure delivery and installation within the period of performance; interface with external vendors; secure and manage contracts for equipment warranties and service agreements; and meet LANL requirements for capital purchases.
• Track costs, commitments, and accruals to ensure costs and revenue are balanced at fiscal year closing.
• Coordinate and oversee programmatic input into several capital construction projects focused on expanding capabilities to meet program growth.
• Interface with direct line management, customers, and supporting Laboratory organizations to independently execute work.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of and experience in managing moderately large/complex technical projects.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully complete projects within approved scope, schedule, and budget baseline, including experience in developing project plans, work breakdown structures, and work packages; managing technical baselines; and documenting baseline reports and change control actions.
• Experience interfacing with customers and negotiating deliverables and deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience with system development focused on continuous process improvement.
• Demonstrated experience managing or coordinating large and complex equipment procurements, including vendor interactions, procurement documentation, delivery coordination, and installation activities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to obtain a Q clearance, which normally requires US citizenship.

Qualifications

• Minimum Job Requirements: 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.
• Desired Qualifications: Experience interfacing with LANL support organizations, experience working in a scientific setting.

Pay

• Project Leader 2: $96,600 - $158,000
• Project Leader 3: $117,200 - $195,400

Schedule

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

Benefits

• 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).

Essential Job Functions

• Work independently with initiative.
• Work with initiative.
• Work independently.

Clearance

• Q (Position will be cleared to this level).

Equal Opportunity

• Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer.