What You Will Do

　　Reporting to the Secure Networks & Assurance (SNA) group leader within the Weapons Research Services (WRS) Division, the NWCAL Program Manager will develop, implement, and lead the strategic vision of the Center. The Nuclear Weapons Cyber Assurance Laboratory (NWCAL) Program Manager will have the opportunity to build the Center from early stages with direction from the WRS-SNA Group Leader and internal and external collaborators. You will establish initiatives, develop funding streams for Center growth, collaborate with researchers in Global Security (GS), and other labs, plants, and sites on cyber R&D projects and initiatives. You will work with Business Operations organizations such as Network Infrastructure and Engineering (NIE) and Office of Chief Information Officer (OCIO) on cyber testing for networks and software tools. You will be responsible for strategy development, priority determinations, and funding solicitation. Additionally, you will be expected to grow and resource the team and collaborate with other NNSA sites, universities, and other government agencies. You will lead the team toward establishing a formal institutional assurance capability that helps the lab meet the NA 121.4 requirements. You will also be an active participant in the Nuclear Enterprise Assurance Program, will actively interface with NSE, DoD, and other government agencies, and will be an active member of related cyber programs at LANL. You will model an environment of professionalism and demonstrate a commitment to excellence and open collaboration. The individual will carry out strategic planning in coordination with institutional goals and promote and deliver cyber assurance services for the weapons programs. Additionally, you will demonstrate and encourage safety, security, and integrity in all areas of cyber assurance and leadership.

　　What You Need

　　Minimum Job Requirements:

　　Technical Leadership

　　Demonstrated leadership, vision, and strategic and tactical planning for a portfolio with high consequence risk to timely and proper execution. Demonstrated management of 10-20 plus technical staff on a focused set of activities.

　　Technical Excellence

　　Advanced technical knowledge and experience in science, technology, or engineering fields. Establishes and define work, assign scope and deliverables, operationally execute technical scope, and interface and negotiate with internal line managers to accomplish program goals without considerable direction. Advanced experience working both independently and with a multi-disciplinary team while maintaining a strong work ethic and timely completion of work. Willingness and ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative team environment. Demonstrated commitment to safety in the workplace.

　　Communication

　　Demonstrated ability to negotiate, evaluate, develop, and maintain partnerships and relationships with DOE/NNSA or DOD entities. Demonstrated experience negotiating and collaborating with multiple internal and external entities at various levels. Demonstrated ability to work with customers to understand current and changing needs and set a path forward to meet those needs. Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.

　　Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 12 years of significant technical project/program management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

　　Desired Qualifications:

　　Demonstrated leadership, vision, and strategic and tactical planning for a portfolio involving IT/OT cyber assurance or other technical disciplines.

　　Operational experience in multiple areas of cyber assurance including software, firmware, and operational technologies.

　　Experience in program or portfolio management with demonstrated success in growing the funding level.

　　Demonstrated success in developing and implementing innovative and proactive approaches to cyber assurance.

　　A master's or higher degree in science, technology, or information management related field highly preferred. Preference will be given to PhD candidates.

　　Ability to obtain SCI.

　　Active DOE Q clearance

　　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.

　　Working alone

　　Working overtime or irregular schedule

　　Domestic/foreign travel

　　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: For full consideration, please include a comprehensive cover letter that addresses how you meet the minimum job requirements, and any of the desired skills of the position.

　　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 (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). 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 (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. 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 (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 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, 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 [email protected] or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.