Scientist (Scientist 3/4)

About the role

The Intelligence and Systems Group (A-2) provides the opportunity to collaborate with a team of analytical and technical experts in areas such as foreign threat reduction, counter-weapons of mass destruction, counterterrorism, and foreign nuclear systems. Our staff focuses on a broad spectrum of nuclear and non-nuclear system applications impacting U.S. national security.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the LANL FIE by leading in communicating results of technical R&D, including (but not limited to) publications, presentations, reports, intellectual property, technical products, etc.
• Influences organizational, project, and program strategies and directions.
• Led technical decision-making at task level within a project.
• Makes decisions and/or recommendations that influence the achievement of key programmatic objectives.
• Uses project assignments to further organizational goals.
• Develops and implements project management plans, including scope, schedule, and budget, for small to moderate projects and/or major project tasks.
• Defines deliverables at project or major task level.
• Acquires internal/external funding for self and optimally others through leading development of small to moderate proposals.
• Actively participates in professional societies, National Nuclear Security Administration/Department of Energy Complex interactions, special assignments, and/or external collaborations.
• May participate in external working groups and/or assist in organizing meetings and colloquia.
• Understand and adhere to all LANL and other regulatory guidance and governance specific to foreign visit and activities laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain Q and SCI clearances; this requires U.S. citizenship.
• Thorough knowledge and experience in one or more technical research disciplines related to A-2's mission.
• Thorough knowledge and experience in the U.S. intelligence and/or counterintelligence communities.
• Thorough knowledge and experience in developing and implementing technical research and development projects, including the formulation and testing of hypotheses, investigation of alternative solutions, and recommendation of solutions to technical problems.
• Demonstrated experience adhering to scientific integrity, safely and effectively conducting technical research and development, presenting work to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills with team members, colleagues/peers, direct reports supervisors and support staff, and limited sponsor contact, both orally and in writing.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience at lower level: Position requires a Master's Degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university and 6 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
• Education/Experience at higher level: Position requires a Master's Degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university and 12 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Skills

• Demonstrated experience in one or more of A-2's mission areas.
• Insatiable curiosity, adaptability, and relentless analytical rigor, bringing both technical depth and the ability to address emerging national security challenges.
• Experience working with the U.S. Intelligence Community, especially experience conducting all-source analysis on nuclear or emerging technology analysis topics.
• Experience writing for and briefing high-level decision makers.
• Experience building programs and developing a customer base.
• Experience handling and protecting classified data.
• Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Foreign language skills.

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).

Pay

Scientist-3 ($128,000 - $215,900) Scientist-4 ($153,600 - $266,500)

Schedule

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.

Additional Information

Note to Applicants: Please attach a resume and a detailed cover letter addressing all required and desired skills with your application. Without a resume and cover letter, your application will not be considered.

Note to Applicants: Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Note to Applicants: 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. Clearance: Q/SCI (Position will be cleared to this level).

Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance.