What You Will Do

The Safeguards Science & Technology group, NEN-1, of the Nuclear Engineering and Nonproliferation (NEN) division is seeking qualified Group Leader (GL) applicants to lead a highly motivated and enthusiastic group to successfully deliver on the nation's nuclear nonproliferation mission. NEN-1's primary mission is developing and deploying nondestructive technologies, concepts, and training in support of domestic and international nuclear safeguards, nuclear security, and nonproliferation objectives. The group's core competencies and R&D areas include nuclear engineering, nuclear material measurement physics, custom instrumentation development, mechanical and electrical engineering design, prototype fabrication, training, and radioactive sealed source and Special Nuclear Material (SNM) management. The group is engaged in the full life cycle development of nuclear material measurement instrumentation including simulation-guided design; mechanical/electrical design and fabrication of prototypes; testing of prototypes; deploying systems at civilian nuclear fuel cycle facilities and installations worldwide; and development and delivery of training curricula. Key customers and programs include the Dept. of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Security Administration/Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation (NNSA/DNN), the U.S. Department of State, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) plutonium facility, and operators/regulators of nuclear fuel cycle facilities worldwide.

The Group Leader provides leadership and management oversight for approximately 70 professionals and students, three separate radiological facilities, and an annual operating budget of approximately $30 M; provides technical direction to maintain and improve capabilities, safety, work quality, and cost and technical effectiveness; and fosters the building of synergistic teams and be able to effectively identify and deal with personnel issues. The Group management team includes two Deputy Group Leaders and six Team Leaders.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Leadership

• Passion for NEN-1's mission areas.
• Commitment to serving the group through active participation in the management and leadership of all aspects of group activities, both technical and operational.
• Record of commitment to safety, security, compliance, quality, and diversity in the workplace.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a learning safety culture and questioning attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal and personnel management skills, including a demonstrated commitment to teamwork, professional development, encouraging open communications, and resolving conflicts among personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a positive work culture, create opportunities and challenges for technical and support staff to advance their knowledge and skills on both an individual and team level.
• Experience and demonstrated ability to recruit and develop new and qualified staff.
• Demonstrated success in collaborating across organizational boundaries.

Technical Competence

• Ability to contribute technically to one or more projects or programs relevant to the group or to develop new projects with a demonstrated record of accomplishment supporting missions in international nuclear safeguards, domestic nuclear safeguards, nuclear security, or nuclear nonproliferation.
• Experience in leadership of technical projects, programs, teams, or other organizations as demonstrated by successful planning, management, and delivery.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills including publishing of reports or journal articles.

Operational Excellence

• Experience in addressing security, Environmental Safety & Health (ES&H), conduct-of-operations, and/or facility/infrastructure issues associated with work management and control, laboratory hazards, and the handling of SNM and radioactive sealed sources in a dynamic compliance and operational environment.

Other

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Q clearance.
• For consideration, provide a cover letter that specifically addresses each job requirement.

Education/Experience:

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in engineering or a physical science discipline and eight years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated success in program/project development, including proposal preparation and presentations to program managers, sponsors, and end users.
• Demonstrated experience in working with stakeholders that support domestic and international safeguards and security programs such as the NNSA-NA-20 offices and IAEA.
• Advanced degree in an engineering or physical science discipline.
• Active Q Clearance
• Ability to obtain an SCI Clearance.

Note to Applicants:

Along with your resume, a cover letter that specifically addresses each job requirement is required for consideration.
Location

This position will be physically located in Los Alamos, NM.

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.
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.

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.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, 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 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 1-505-665-4444 option 1.Employment StatusFull TimeAppointment TypeRegularRegular

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