Staff Operations Manager 3

What You Will Do

The Prototype Fabrication (PF) Division is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Staff Operations Manager (SOM) to serve as a key member of the Division leadership team. Reporting directly to the Division Leader, the SOM provides strategic administrative, business, and operational leadership in support of Division and Group management. As the Staff Operations Manager, you will lead and provide oversight to a team of administrative and professional staff, fostering a high-performing, collaborative, and mission-focused culture. Serving as a trusted advisor to Division leadership, you will be a partner to drive tactical decision-making, optimize business operations, and advance operational excellence across the organization.

• Lead and provide oversight to a team of administrative and professional staff, fostering a high-performing, collaborative, and mission-focused culture.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Division leadership, providing strategic guidance on operational, policy, administrative, and workforce matters that support Division objectives and mission success.
• Coordinate responses to institutional requests, action items, and data calls; provide guidance on operational and administrative matters; and conduct analyses that support informed decision-making, consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement across the Division.
• Support workforce planning, personnel actions, budget management, and Division space oversight.
• Lead process improvement initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness and support the successful execution of the Division's mission.

What You Need

• Minimum Requirements:
  • Demonstrated success leading administrative and professional staff through effective team building, mentorship, and employee development.
  • Proven ability to cultivate a collaborative, high-performing work environment by fostering professional growth, strengthening team engagement, and addressing organizational challenges.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and implementing strategic initiatives that support operational excellence and organizational objectives.
• Operational Expertise:
  • Advanced knowledge and proven expertise in managing administrative, business, and operational activities across areas including safety, security, financial management, human resources, strategic planning, resource management, space coordination, and procurement.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively balance competing priorities while maintaining operational excellence, compliance, and organizational effectiveness.
• Personal Leadership:
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to independently establish priorities, manage competing demands, and successfully execute complex assignments in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated dependability, accountability, sound judgment, and a commitment to advancing organizational objectives and supporting mission success.
• Problem Solving:
  • Advanced experience in decision-making, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues, evaluate alternatives, and recommend practical solutions.
  • Proven experience leading process improvement initiatives and implementing innovative business practices that enhance organizational performance and effectiveness.
• Effective Communication:
  • Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build productive relationships, foster collaboration, build consensus, and effectively engage with personnel, customers, and stakeholders at all organizational levels.
  • Proven experience preparing executive-level correspondence, reports, presentations, briefings, procedures, and strategic communications, while effectively influencing outcomes, resolving complex issues, and supporting organizational objectives.
• Education/Experience:
  • Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 5 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Note to Applicants

Please submit a comprehensive cover letter and resume detailing how you meet the minimum job requirements and desired qualifications for this position.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time onsite position with the option to work a 5/40, 9/80, or 4.5/40 work week schedule.

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.
• To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.