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Science-Engineer Program Manager 3

Los Alamos, NM, US

Job description

Job Title                          Science-Engineer Program Manager 3 (SCPM 3)                 

Org Name                       PES-PMCS/Plutonium Mission Consolidated Support

MUST BE U.S. CITIZEN

                          

What You Will Do

 

Serve as a Science-Engineer Program Manager 3 (SCPM 3) of the Plutonium Mission Consolidated Support (PMCS) office which is managed by ALDWP Production Enterprise Services. PMCS is responsible for the management of crosscutting support services that enable consistent, efficient, and standardized operations across all plutonium mission areas. The selected individual will provide vision, strategic and tactical planning support for a portfolio that will oversee approximately $400M of scope in FY26 executed by multiple LANL ALDs.

 

What You Need

 

Program Management

 

Demonstrated experience working with executive-level internal and external customers to strategize, develop, negotiate, and define program goals, milestones, and scope.

Proven ability to develop, manage, and track project baselines, ensuring successful completion within schedule and budget constraints.

 

Demonstrated capability to identify variances to the project baseline and to develop and implement effective recovery plans.

 

Technical Experience

 

Direct experience working in a high-hazard nuclear facility, with a documented record of technical contribution.

 

Experience in the design, implementation, or management of support services within a high-hazard nuclear environment.

 

Demonstrated ability to develop long-term operational strategies aligned with the missions and evolving needs of high-hazard nuclear facilities.

 

Effective Communication

 

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across a wide range of audiences.

 

Proven experience writing technical documentation, strategic plans, and progress reports, and communicating clearly with stakeholders at all levels, both internal and external.

 

Desired Qualifications:

 

  • Working understanding of LANL plutonium missions.
  • Previous experience in supporting work in a production agency.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • Advanced technical degree.
  • Willingness to take initiative on new tasks or projects.
  • Experience utilizing EVMS principles.
  • Active DOE Q clearance.
  • Experience working with classified information/rednet account.

 

Education/Experience:

 

Position requires a bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering related field, from an accredited institution and 12 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and technical experience directly related to the occupation.  An advanced engineering or science degree with experience related to nuclear materials production and process development is highly desired.

 

 

 

 

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed

by the person assigned to this position. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe

the overall purpose of this job.

 

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities

assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform job-related duties

as requested by management. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably

accommodate individuals with a disability.

 

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