R&D Manager ; J-Division Deputy Division Leader

What You Will Do

The Integrated Weapons Experiments Division (J Division) is seeking an enthusiastic Deputy Division Leader (R&D Manager
5) to support the Division Leader with management of the Dual Axis Radiographic Test (DARHT) facility and LANL's dynamic experiment fielding and execution capabilities at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS).

The selected candidate's responsibilities will include overseeing the programmatic Conduct of Office within J‑Division that includes Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations, maintaining the program elements of the DARHT Safety Assessment Document (SAD) and Accelerator Safety Envelope (ASE), and providing programmatic input to the NNSS Documented Safety Analysis (DSA). These responsibilities must be executed in compliance with DOE Orders, LANL policies and quality management programs.

The Deputy Division Leader will assist J‑Division with broad strategic planning, multi‑program work planning, programmatic risk management, and work execution. To accomplish this the Deputy Division Leader will work closely with Weapons Facility Operations, Weapons & Institutional Quality, Engineering Services, and other divisions as needed, providing leadership and integration, supporting efforts across the Weapons Physics Directorate (ALDX).

• Expert‑level knowledge and experience in leadership and management of technical personnel and programs, including success at line management or facility operations.
• Distinguished technical record of accomplishments and/or demonstrated technical expertise in two or more of the following: dynamic experiments, accelerator operations, weapons engineering, weapon response, dynamically loaded confinement vessels, quality engineering, and/or weapons physics.
• Proven cross‑organizational collaboration, teamwork and consensus building demonstrated by working across organizational and program boundaries.
• Demonstrated excellence in communication and interpersonal skills evidenced through recent management assignments, internal and external interactions, briefings, presentations, and documentation.
• Demonstrated and proven ability to lead, motivate and focus personnel (scientists, engineers, technicians, analysts, managers, etc.) and work with a diverse personnel base.
• Demonstrated commitment to Laboratory goals in safety, security, environment, diversity, recruiting, and employee development.

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 12 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

• Active Q clearance.
• Demonstrated experience with hydrodynamic and/or subcritical experiments fielding and execution.
• Expert knowledge of explosives safety and LANL policies applicable to R&D work.
• Demonstrated experience in hazardous & radioactive waste regulations, environmental compliance, and work with beryllium.
• Knowledge of LANL inventory systems and processes for classified parts, radioactive materials, precious metals, chemicals, and high explosives.
• In depth knowledge of the weapons program structure, reporting systems, financial management systems, and other applicable business systems.

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

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.

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…