Space Data & Software Systems Deputy Group Leader (R&D Manager 3)

About the role

The Space Data & Software Systems Group (ISR-3) is seeking a Deputy Group Leader (DGL) to join our collaborative and dynamic team! As the DGL you will help manage the technical work and administrative operations of the group.

Responsibilities

• participate in the leadership and management of technical work and administrative operations of the Space Data and Software Systems Group
• serve as an active member of the group and division leadership teams
• assist the Group Leader (GL) in providing leadership in the following areas: strategic direction and identification of new opportunities
• be a spokesperson for development and maintenance of the group's technical capabilities and a resource for professional expertise
• mentor, coach, and build effective teams
• interact with Project Leaders on project tasks, schedule, and deliverables to ensure delivery of quality products and services on time and within budget
• Lead critical conversations, resolving issues and challenges as they come up
• Provide administrative management of: safety and security, environmental impact, integrated work management, performance appraisal and salary management, human resources, staff planning and forecasting, financial management and oversight, facilities

Requirements

• Strong technical experience in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or other relevant science and engineering field
• Prominent leadership experience in technical projects, programs, teams or other organizations as demonstrated by successful collaboration, planning, management, and delivery
• Strong record of effective written and verbal communication skills relating to interactions inside and outside the Laboratory, presenting seminars, giving briefings, delivering presentations, or writing publications
• Excellent interpersonal and personnel management skills and proven ability in recruiting, including a demonstrated commitment to teamwork, professional development, encouraging open communications, and resolving conflicts among personnel
• Record of commitment to safety, security, environment, quality, and diversity in the workplace

Qualifications

• Minimum Job Requirements: Bachelors degree from an accredited institution and 5 years of related experience or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation
• A Masters. or Ph.D., in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience is preferred

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in software engineering and best practices including software quality management
• Experience in data analytics, algorithms, machine learning, and/or computational statistics
• Experience in data processing of satellite data, scientific data sets, and formats
• Experience in data acquisition systems, instrumentation, real-time display, and/or TCP/IP programming
• Strong record of technical accomplishments and leadership in projects/programs directly relevant to ISR capabilities or application areas described above
• Experience participating to help deliver satellite hardware/subsystems, providing space-based operations support and/or providing ground and space-based data processing, or contributing to relevant scientific research supporting ISR missions
• Proven record of success in line management in a scientific or technical organization including performance and salary management, strategic and business planning, organization and staff development, and successful recruitment of technical staff in a dynamic and changing environment
• Familiarity with LANL operational and administrative policies and procedures
• Formal leadership and management training
• Working knowledge of DOE/NNSA, DoD, NASA, and other government agencies dealing with verification and detection programs
• Active "Q" clearance

What You Need

• Minimum Job Requirements: Strong technical experience in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or other relevant science and engineering field
• Prominent leadership experience in technical projects, programs, teams or other organizations as demonstrated by successful collaboration, planning, management, and delivery
• Strong record of effective written and verbal communication skills relating to interactions inside and outside the Laboratory, presenting seminars, giving briefings, delivering presentations, or writing publications
• Excellent interpersonal and personnel management skills and proven ability in recruiting, including a demonstrated commitment to teamwork, professional development, encouraging open communications, and resolving conflicts among personnel
• Record of commitment to safety, security, environment, quality, and diversity in the workplace