What You Will Do
The J Division Nevada Operations Group (J-NV) is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as Group Leader (R&D Manager 4), partnering with our management team to make important contributions to our national security mission and help drive us toward a new and exciting future.
J-NV plans, fields, and executes dynamic high explosive experiments at
Nevada National Security Site (NNSS). This includes sub-critical experiments (SCEs) involving special nuclear material, as well as small- and large-scale non-nuclear experiments and sanitization operations. J-NV generates, analyzes, and disseminates unique, high-quality data for NNSA's Weapons and Global Security programs, as well as external government agencies.
The selected candidate will report to the J Division leader and team with other management and staff to advance our capabilities enhancing the laboratory national security mission. You will use your skills and expertise to organize and guide research, engineering, and technical efforts, while interacting with peers and other leaders for strategic purposes. You will facilitate hiring, mentoring staff, and building strong technical teams to fulfill mission objectives.
You will also be called upon to maintain and improve the working relationship with the NNSS contractor and the NNSA Nevada Field Office. These entities provide the authorization, infrastructure, and support necessary to execute the breadth of the activities undertaken by J-NV. In addition, the successful candidate will work closely with the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) SCE program to ensure successful execution of their experiments.
The J Division work environment focuses on mutual trust, interdependent teaming, and shared success. We strive for innovation, imaginative problem solving, and operational excellence in everything we do. Our commitment is to deliver the highest quality technical data to meet our customers' requirements.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Leadership
Demonstrated leadership in the successful development and execution of complex projects with a record of sound judgement. Experience providing technical direction, mentoring, and coordinating the work of others. Demonstrated abilities to engender trust, resolve conflict, and build consensus across disparate technical areas.
Technical Ability
Demonstrated professional-level experience and scientific and technical excellence in at least one of the following areas: nuclear formality of operations principles (e.g. work control and conduct of operations), nuclear safeguards, nuclear criticality safety or engineering and execution of large-scale dynamic (explosive) experiments.
Demonstrated strong background and record of achievement in planning, managing, and implementing engineering projects or programs from cradle-to-grave.
Communication
Demonstrated excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with all levels of personnel, stakeholders, and customers.
Safety
Demonstrated acumen in leading/enabling a robust Safety Culture.
Clearance
Ability to obtain Q clearance, which typically requires US citizenship.
Education/Experience: Position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 8 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
- Demonstrated knowledge of Nuclear Safety Basis Operations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of LANL weapon systems, sub-systems, and components.
- Working knowledge of Nuclear Hazard Category 2 experiment test bed configuration as well as fielding and execution.
- Familiarity with subcritical experiment execution including confinement vessel operations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of large-scale explosive operations and experimental design.
- Demonstrated experience with interfacing with the NNSS contractor and the NNSA Nevada Field Office.
- Active Q clearance.
- Experience in US Department of Energy regulations for high explosives and accelerator operations.
- Familiarity with radiological material handling operations and/or explosive handling and assembly operations.
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):
Peripheral vision, Depth perception, Binocular vision, Reading vision, Distance vision, Ability to speak, Ability to discriminate speech, Ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 Hz), Ability to hear safety alarms, Ability to smell, Sitting, Standing, Walking, Climbing stairs, Climbing Ladders, Bending, Stooping, Crouching, Kneeling, Twisting the trunk or back, Balancing, Reaching overhead, Reaching horizontally, Reaching down, Applying torque with hands or arms, Gripping with the hand, Pressing with hands or arms, Pushing with hands or arms, Pulling with, Fine motor control, Use of both hands, Use of both arms, Use of both legs, Use of both feet, Lifting 30+ pounds, Carrying 30+ pounds
Work Schedule: 4/10 Schedule
Work Location:The work location for this position is onsite and located in
Las Vegas, NV. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
This position is located at the Nevada National Security Site and is located about 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, NV. Employees can take a commuter bus, carpool, or drive to work locations. Once at the work location, experiment sites can be an Additional 30 to 50 miles. Employees must factor in an extra 1 to 1 ½ hours commute each way to the 10-hour workday (employees work a 4-day/10-hour day schedule).
Work at the NNSS usually results in long days that start at sunup and end late in the day. Work locations can be 1000 feet underground or in the middle of the desert. Temperatures can vary from below freezing to above 100 degrees. This position requires periodic travel from Las Vegas, NV to Los Alamos, NM for training and project-specific requirements.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants:
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of 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.
For full consideration, submit a resume and detailed cover letter addressing the required and desired qualifications outlined above.
The position is full-time on-site at the Nevada National Security Site.
This Position will require periodic travel from Las Vegas, NV to Los Alamos, NM for training and project specific requirements.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package 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)
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.
Clearance: Q (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, and obtaining such clearance requires US 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 and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
HRP: This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.
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. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Incentive Compensation Program: Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to
[email protected] or call (505)-664-6947.
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