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Technical Project Manager I

Los Alamos, NM, US
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Job description

Job Title: Technical Project Manager 1
 

Position Summary:
The Technical Project Manager 1 is responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of technical and operational project activities across multidisciplinary teams within secure DOE facilities. This position contributes to defining project deliverables, maintaining schedules, and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and performance standards. The selected candidate will assist in developing technical documentation, coordinating readiness activities, and managing the day-to-day project operations that enable mission success.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer seeking to apply technical, organizational, and analytical skills to high-visibility projects in a classified environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the planning and execution of discrete project tasks from initiation through closeout, ensuring adherence to technical, safety, and schedule requirements.
  • Assist with defining project scope, deliverables, and milestones; track progress and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely completion.
  • Develop technical documentation, data reports, and visual materials supporting project reviews, readiness assessments, and presentations.
  • Create and maintain engineering drawings, spatial analyses, and 3D models to support feasibility reviews and system integration efforts.
  • Assist in tracking project risks, performance metrics, and corrective actions in accordance with Laboratory procedures.
  • Coordinate cross-functional meetings, document action items, and communicate status updates to technical and operations teams.
  • Support compliance with DOE orders, safety standards, and quality assurance requirements within radiological and secure work environments.
  • Contribute to process improvement efforts and lessons learned documentation to enhance overall project performance.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline.
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, including internships or research in an engineering or technical environment.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills with the ability to synthesize technical data.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Q Clearance (active clearance preferred).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting DOE, NNSA, or NRC programs or operations.
  • Working knowledge of DOE safety, radiological, and security standards.
  • Familiarity with project tracking tools, engineering document control, and facility operations documentation.
  • Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
  • Hands-on experience developing 2D/3D technical models, spatial layouts, or mechanical system analyses.
  • Demonstrated ability to contribute to cross-disciplinary projects and prepare professional-level technical presentations.

 

 

For persons with disabilities: If you require assistance completing, or are unable to complete the online resume/application process, please contact:

VAS Human Resources @ 803-644-0070
Mon. - Fri. 9am - 4pm

237 High Gate Loop 
Aiken, SC 29803

Value Added Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports a drug-free work environment.

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