WFO High Explosives Facility Safety Program Manager (Program Manager 3)

About the Role

The High Explosives Facility and Operations Program Manager serves as the Weapons Facilities Operations (WFO) subject matter expert (SME) for facility-related high explosives (HE) safety. This role provides technical expertise and guidance to support safe and compliant operation of WFO explosives facilities, acting as the primary interface between WFO and the LANL Explosives Safety Program (ESP). The position supports facility design, infrastructure improvements, modifications, and other activities requiring explosives safety expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise for facility-related HE safety issues within WFO.
• Serve as the primary WFO interface with the LANL Explosives Safety Program for facility-related explosives safety issues, including providing WFO perspectives on requirements, implementation, facility limitations, cost, and mission impacts.
• Provide guidance to WFO Operations Managers on implementing explosives safety requirements and decisions established through the LANL Explosives Safety Program.
• Identify WFO facility-related explosives safety issues and, in coordination with the LANL Explosives Safety Program and other stakeholders, develop and recommend solutions.
• Coordinate and track resolution of WFO facility-related explosives safety issues and ensure agreed-upon corrective actions are implemented within WFO.
• Ensure WFO explosives facilities comply with applicable DOE-STD-1212 and LANL explosives safety requirements.
• Ensure explosives safety considerations are integrated into WFO facility planning, project development, facility modifications, infrastructure improvements, and operational readiness activities.
• Support DOE/NNSA explosives safety assessments as the WFO facility subject matter expert and representative, in coordination with the FOD and LANL Explosives Safety Program.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of facility-related explosives safety requirements and experience applying safety requirements within operational or facility environments.
• Demonstrated experience identifying complex facility, technical, or compliance issues; coordinating stakeholders; developing practical solutions; and driving issues through resolution and implementation.
• Experience implementing requirements supporting high explosives facilities or high explosives operations.
• Experience defining work scope, schedules, budgets, priorities, performance milestones, resource needs, and managing risk.
• Demonstrated success leading and coordinating multidisciplinary teams through planning and execution.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to effectively engage personnel at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated experience working across organizational boundaries and serving as an interface among operational organizations, institutional programs, technical organizations, and senior management.
• Demonstrated ability to balance safety requirements, facility limitations, cost, schedule, and mission needs when developing and implementing solutions.

Qualifications

Position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution and 8 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications

• Working knowledge of DOE-STD-1212 and LANL P101-8, Explosives Safety.
• Knowledge of DESR 6055.09 or other explosives safety standards applicable to explosives facility design and operation.
• Experience supporting DOE/NNSA or other federal assessments, reviews, or interactions.
• Experience with high explosives facilities, operations, infrastructure, or facility modifications.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent program management certification.

Work Location

The work location for this position is onsite in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

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).

Clearance

This position requires a Q clearance. 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. Obtaining a Q clearance requires U.S. citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government.

Note: Applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter that clearly addresses how their knowledge, skills, and experience align with the minimum job requirements. The cover letter must explicitly demonstrate relevant experience for each requirement, provide specific examples, and describe the applicant's role and level of responsibility in prior work.