What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager 2/3 position at Los Alamos National Laboratory?
What You Will Do
This position will be filled at the Program Manager 2 or 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
The W76 Weapon Systems Engineering Group (W-2) is seeking candidates for the position of Program Manager. W-2 is responsible for ensuring the safety, reliability, and security of our nation's W76 nuclear stockpile system (W76-0, W76-1, W76-2) for the entire weapon life cycle. W-2 is also responsible for oversight of the UK trident program.
The Program Manager is expected to work closely with the W-2 Program Manager Lead, as well as with project and line management to ensure performance and monitor and track cost, schedule, and progress against milestones.
Program Manager 2: $104,100 - $172,200
The program manager provides leadership and overall program management of an assigned specific strategic non-science or non-engineering scope portfolio, which may be large or small in total budget and may encompass one or more discrete programs. In many cases this means managing the non-technical aspects of a technical project through direct and continuous collaboration with the technical project lead and other technical team members. The program manager brokers with customers, individuals, and/or programs to determine what work will be done to meet the customers' needs, general timeframes, and funding requirements. The program manager is expected to develop working relationships that span existing internal and/or external institutional missions and extend into new opportunities as policies, missions, and opportunities evolve. Programs managed are a complex set of related activities needed to produce products or services over time to meet customer requirements within a given mission area. Programs are often ongoing over multiple years and evolve in response to the customers' changing needs. The customer may be an external body, such as a federal agency, or may be an internal organization within the Laboratory. Programs often are funded by a specific source but may comprise similar activities funded by multiple sources.
Program Manager 3: $125,200 - $211,300
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level you will be required to complete the above scope with little to no oversight but will still be responsible for interfacing with the Sr. Program Manager within the group. You will be utilized to provide SME input across the W76 portfolio scope. You will also be expected to provide direction and mentorship to junior program managers within the group.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
At the Program Manager 2 level you will be required to complete the scope of work under limited direction; At the Program Manager 3 level you will be required to complete the scope of work without considerable direction, however, you will still be required to collaborate with the W-2 Program Manager Lead.
Program Management: Working knowledge of and experience in program management of non-science and non-engineering work, including defining program work scope, schedules, budgets, priorities, and performance milestones; developing cost, scope and schedule baselines; reporting cost and schedule variance; and managing change control and risk.
Technical Experience: Working knowledge of the operational discipline of the assigned portfolio(s). Working knowledge of regulatory and Laboratory requirements related to programmatic work of assigned portfolio(s).
Experience with defining work breakdown structures to assign programmatic deliverables to projects.
Collaboration: Experience in developing and nurturing effective customer relationships. Experience in interacting effectively with all levels of personnel; building trust, gaining consensus and resolving conflicts.
Experience establishing reporting and documentation requirements with the mid-level internal and/or external customer(s) and serves as the primary spokesperson to report status, manage expectations, and warn of upcoming issues
Additional Job Requirements for Program Manager 3:
Program Management: Advanced knowledge of and successfully demonstrated experience in all aspects of program management of non-science and non-engineering work, including defining program work scope, schedules, budgets, priorities, and performance milestones; developing cost, scope, and schedule baselines; reporting cost and schedule variance; and managing change control and risk.
Technical Experience: Advanced knowledge of the operational discipline of the assigned portfolio(s). Advanced knowledge of regulatory and Laboratory requirements related to programmatic work of assigned portfolio(s).
Successfully demonstrated experience with defining work breakdown structures to assign programmatic deliverables to projects.
Collaboration: Successfully demonstrated experience in developing and nurturing effective customer relationships. Successfully demonstrated experience with all levels of personnel; building trust, gaining consensus and resolving conflicts.
Successfully demonstrated experience establishing reporting and documentation requirements with the mid-level internal and/or external customer(s) and serves as the primary spokesperson to report status, manage expectations, and warn of upcoming issues.
Personal Leadership: Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet schedule and deliverables for multiple concurrent projects with a range of priorities.
Education/Experience at Program Manager level 2: Position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 4 years of directly related technical and project management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level an advanced degree may be expected.
Education/Experience at Program Manager level 3: Position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 8 years of directly related technical and project management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level an advanced degree may be expected.
Desired Qualifications:
Note to Applicants:
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:
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.
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.
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 applicable 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 a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3.
This position will be filled at the Program Manager 2 or 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
The W76 Weapon Systems Engineering Group (W-2) is seeking candidates for the position of Program Manager. W-2 is responsible for ensuring the safety, reliability, and security of our nation's W76 nuclear stockpile system (W76-0, W76-1, W76-2) for the entire weapon life cycle. W-2 is also responsible for oversight of the UK trident program.
The Program Manager is expected to work closely with the W-2 Program Manager Lead, as well as with project and line management to ensure performance and monitor and track cost, schedule, and progress against milestones.
Program Manager 2: $104,100 - $172,200
The program manager provides leadership and overall program management of an assigned specific strategic non-science or non-engineering scope portfolio, which may be large or small in total budget and may encompass one or more discrete programs. In many cases this means managing the non-technical aspects of a technical project through direct and continuous collaboration with the technical project lead and other technical team members. The program manager brokers with customers, individuals, and/or programs to determine what work will be done to meet the customers' needs, general timeframes, and funding requirements. The program manager is expected to develop working relationships that span existing internal and/or external institutional missions and extend into new opportunities as policies, missions, and opportunities evolve. Programs managed are a complex set of related activities needed to produce products or services over time to meet customer requirements within a given mission area. Programs are often ongoing over multiple years and evolve in response to the customers' changing needs. The customer may be an external body, such as a federal agency, or may be an internal organization within the Laboratory. Programs often are funded by a specific source but may comprise similar activities funded by multiple sources.
Program Manager 3: $125,200 - $211,300
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level you will be required to complete the above scope with little to no oversight but will still be responsible for interfacing with the Sr. Program Manager within the group. You will be utilized to provide SME input across the W76 portfolio scope. You will also be expected to provide direction and mentorship to junior program managers within the group.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
At the Program Manager 2 level you will be required to complete the scope of work under limited direction; At the Program Manager 3 level you will be required to complete the scope of work without considerable direction, however, you will still be required to collaborate with the W-2 Program Manager Lead.
Program Management: Working knowledge of and experience in program management of non-science and non-engineering work, including defining program work scope, schedules, budgets, priorities, and performance milestones; developing cost, scope and schedule baselines; reporting cost and schedule variance; and managing change control and risk.
Technical Experience: Working knowledge of the operational discipline of the assigned portfolio(s). Working knowledge of regulatory and Laboratory requirements related to programmatic work of assigned portfolio(s).
Experience with defining work breakdown structures to assign programmatic deliverables to projects.
Collaboration: Experience in developing and nurturing effective customer relationships. Experience in interacting effectively with all levels of personnel; building trust, gaining consensus and resolving conflicts.
Experience establishing reporting and documentation requirements with the mid-level internal and/or external customer(s) and serves as the primary spokesperson to report status, manage expectations, and warn of upcoming issues
Additional Job Requirements for Program Manager 3:
Program Management: Advanced knowledge of and successfully demonstrated experience in all aspects of program management of non-science and non-engineering work, including defining program work scope, schedules, budgets, priorities, and performance milestones; developing cost, scope, and schedule baselines; reporting cost and schedule variance; and managing change control and risk.
Technical Experience: Advanced knowledge of the operational discipline of the assigned portfolio(s). Advanced knowledge of regulatory and Laboratory requirements related to programmatic work of assigned portfolio(s).
Successfully demonstrated experience with defining work breakdown structures to assign programmatic deliverables to projects.
Collaboration: Successfully demonstrated experience in developing and nurturing effective customer relationships. Successfully demonstrated experience with all levels of personnel; building trust, gaining consensus and resolving conflicts.
Successfully demonstrated experience establishing reporting and documentation requirements with the mid-level internal and/or external customer(s) and serves as the primary spokesperson to report status, manage expectations, and warn of upcoming issues.
Personal Leadership: Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet schedule and deliverables for multiple concurrent projects with a range of priorities.
Education/Experience at Program Manager level 2: Position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 4 years of directly related technical and project management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level an advanced degree may be expected.
Education/Experience at Program Manager level 3: Position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 8 years of directly related technical and project management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level an advanced degree may be expected.
Desired Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability with identifying potential project risks, developing risk mitigation strategies and recommending risk acceptance/avoidance for all aspects of the assigned portfolio.
- Working knowledge of the Nuclear Security Enterprise including nuclear weapons and NNSA facilities that support the U.S. stockpile
- Experience working effectively with DOE/NNSA personnel
- Demonstrated experience with NA-10 System Description Phase 6.X and DPBPS requirements
- Active DOE Q Clearance
- Formal project management training or education with the ability to obtain a Project Management Professional certification.
Note to Applicants:
- For full consideration, submit a resume/CV and detailed cover letter addressing all required and desired skills outlined above. (Please save cover letter with job number and name).
- Some travel may be required (
- 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.
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 maternity and parental leave
- Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick, vacation, and holidays)
- Onsite gyms and wellness programs
- Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
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.
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.
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 applicable 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 a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3.
Salary : $104,100 - $172,200
