What You Will Do

Join our Team! The Gas Transfers Systems (Q-7) Group is seeking a Deputy Group Leader (DGL). You will team with the Q-7 Group Leader and the Q-7 Chief Engineer to plan technical activities and provide strong team and personnel leadership. This teaming will include operational activities within all laboratory environments and facilities associated with gas transfer system-related research and development, design, qualification, production and surveillance.

You will work with the Q-7 GL and other Q Division Leadership (e.g. Division Leader, Deputy Division Leader and other Q-Division managers) to develop and foster effective teams across the group and division in such areas as: operational planning, strategic planning, program implementation, co-execution of weapons development projects and deliverables.

You will aid the GL in managing Environmental Safety & Health (ES&H), security, recruiting, staffing, performance appraisals, employee development, resolving personnel issues and salary management for the group as necessary.

You will bring an understanding of Gas Transfer Systems (GTS) technology and its complex-wide role in nuclear weapons stockpile stewardship. You will provide engineering expertise within the group and general LANL customers, and will work with the team to assist in fulfillment of gas transfer mission objectives as listed above and as deemed necessary.

You be will be required to:

• Develop technical expertise and knowledge gas transfer system technology, tritium science and related engineering practices

• Develop new methods, techniques, capabilities, or approaches to address critical operational, personnel, and/or technical challenges

• Develop diverse and collaborative teams and provide oversight and leadership of technical projects and multidisciplinary problems

• Provide guidance and leadership in the development and execution of integrated work management (IWM) processes (e.g. IWDs, TPs, etc.)

• Understand and communicate requirements for working in facilities with radioactive and high pressure hazards, including a Hazard Category 2 nuclear facility. Identify and/or address areas for improved operational efficiency.

• Represent the Laboratory to internal or external agencies in defined capacities as necessary

• Ensure management oversight in the absence of the Q-7 GL.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Leadership Skills

Demonstrated successful leadership of technical projects and personnel. Demonstrated experience with utilizing management principles, resource planning tools, and budget management. Excellent written and oral interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated successful teamwork and consensus building consistent with appropriate delegation. Recognition of others with the ability to team, collaborate, or integrate across program lines to accomplish larger program goals.

Technical Competence

Fundamental knowledge of nuclear weapons and the U.S. stockpile. Familiarity of design agency and production agency roles. Familiarity with experimental test design and/or assembly and manufacturing methods and techniques.

Institutional Acumen

Demonstrated commitment to Laboratory goals in assuring the security of classified information, assuring the health and safety of workers, the public, and environment. Demonstrated experience in the development and execution of integrated work management and work processes.

Education/Experience:

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 5 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Los Alamos National Laboratory weapons research and programmatic activities.

• Experience with weapon component design, fabrication and assembly techniques, as well as advanced fabrication processes.

• Demonstrated experience with nuclear weapon configuration management and product definition including 3D models, drawings, specifications and Engineering Authorizations (EAs).

• Knowledge of GTS hardware and experimental or test design methodologies.

• Formal training in personnel management/leadership.

• Familiarity with LANL IWM process (e.g. IWDs, TPs, etc.) and principles of Conduct of Operations.

• Experience working with a nuclear facility.

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, applicants must submit a resume and comprehensive cover letter addressing each key requirement of this position.

Location: This position will be 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 (paid sick, vacation, 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 (https://directives.nnsa.doe.gov/supplemental-directive/sd-0206-0002) . 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). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance which requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon position, additional authorization to access nuclear weapons information may be required that may or may not be available to dual citizens depending upon the circumstances.

*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 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-BOrder-chg1-pgchg) 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.

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 (https://int.lanl.gov/policy/documents/P701.pdf) 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 applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.