Program Manager 3 / 4

Program Manager 3 / 4

The Strategic Assessment System Analysis (SASA) Office is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and customer-focused individual for the position of Program Manager 3 / 4. This role is a key member of the SASA Office's Programmatic Project Management Team, which is responsible for integrating project management best practices and standardizing processes across the office's initiatives. The team collaborates closely with various programmatic and support organizations, as well as LANL program offices, serving as a central liaison to ensure effective communication and alignment of objectives. The successful candidate will provide high-level business and operational support to SASA leadership and project teams, playing a vital role in ensuring programmatic milestones and deliverables are met. This position requires a motivated and professional individual who can work independently, navigate a dynamic and evolving environment, and effectively manage a diverse and sometimes loosely defined workload. The Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily administrative and operational functions of the SASA Office. This role involves developing, implementing, and evaluating program policies, procedures, and standards; managing and monitoring program budgets; and providing guidance and support to staff and other departments. The Program Manager may also supervise personnel and perform other related duties as needed.

Minimum Job Requirements :

• Demonstrated working knowledge in program, line, or project management in operational work.
• Demonstrated experience in developing models, tools and metrics and conduct analyses to support project / program / portfolio planning and decision making process.
• Knowledge of Laboratory capabilities and data across broad sets of Laboratory assets including funding.
• Working knowledge of nuclear weapons, the nuclear security enterprise, and NNSA capabilities and programs that support the U.S. stockpile.
• Demonstrated experience in verbal and written communications through presentations, and reports.
• Experience in developing and nurturing effective customer and facility support integration relationships within the Laboratory, and communicating with senior management.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage a program, or project and provide direction to a project management team.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q and SCI Clearance.

Additional Job Requirements for Program Manager 4 :

Education / Experience at lower level :

Education / Experience at higher level :

Desired Qualifications :

Work Environment :

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. 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-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (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.

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 :

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 / SCI (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

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 P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Incentive Compensation Program : At the level 4, this 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 applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.