Staff Operations Manager 3
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Location: Los Alamos, NM 87544
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Description
Job Title Staff Operations Manager 3
Location Los Alamos, NM, US
Organization Name NCS/Nuclear Criticality Safety Division
Minimum Salary 104100
Maximum Salary 172200
What You Will Do
Serve as a key member of Los Alamos National Laboratory's (LANL) management team and provide leadership and support for one of the world's most innovative multidisciplinary research institutions. Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) Division is seeking a Staff Operations Manager (SOM) that will enable business and operations excellence in support of the Division's technical mission while streamlining business processes cross-organizationally.
As a SOM, you will serve as a resource providing guidance to managers and employees on operational, policy, and administrative issues and on Division management perspectives. This individual maintains contact with all levels of Laboratory staff and management, has the authority to represent management on activities and committees, and serves as a liaison in responding to internal and external institutional requests. You will also participate in the development and implementation of strategic plans and initiatives and cross-organizational activities.
The SOM is responsible for working closely with HR professionals on performance, merit, personnel issues, and will also coordinate the complete, accurate, and timely submittal of Division actions. Additional responsibilities include collaborating with financial professionals on budget development, planning and tracking, and the oversight of division space.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Leadership Experience
Demonstrated supervisory experience with an excellent record of team building, collaboration, and conflict resolution. Knowledge of, and demonstrated successful experience in, management, supervision, mentorship, and professional development of employees.
Administrative Knowledge and Excellence
Demonstrated success exercising initiative and working to resolve complex issues in a manner that fosters institutional values, staff productivity, and customer satisfaction, exhibiting the ability to build on existing policies and take initiative to propose improvements in methods of doing business.
Expert knowledge and successful demonstrated experience with the coordination of business, operational, and/or programmatic activities in the following areas: safety, security, financial management, human resources, communication, government, community and customer relations, training, and procurement.
Problem Solving
Demonstrated experience in effective decision-making and creative problem-solving including skills in researching and recommending alternative solutions to problems. Expert knowledge of, and successfully demonstrated experience in, developing, implementing, and managing innovation and process improvements.
Effective Communication
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of internal and external personnel. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including expert skills and proven experience in the preparation of reports, matrices, drafting and implementation of new process and procedures, preparing correspondence for executive level managers.
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:
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.
Note to Applicants: Please submit a comprehensive cover letter and resume detailing how you meet the minimum job requirements and desired qualifications for this position.
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.
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:
Additional Details
Directive 206.2: Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. 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 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 P701 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 applicable 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 a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3.
Employment Status Full Time
Appointment Type Regular
Regular
Contact Details
Contact Name Jacquez, Timothy
Email tjacquez@lanl.gov
Work Telephone
Job Title Staff Operations Manager 3
Location Los Alamos, NM, US
Organization Name NCS/Nuclear Criticality Safety Division
Minimum Salary 104100
Maximum Salary 172200
What You Will Do
Serve as a key member of Los Alamos National Laboratory's (LANL) management team and provide leadership and support for one of the world's most innovative multidisciplinary research institutions. Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) Division is seeking a Staff Operations Manager (SOM) that will enable business and operations excellence in support of the Division's technical mission while streamlining business processes cross-organizationally.
As a SOM, you will serve as a resource providing guidance to managers and employees on operational, policy, and administrative issues and on Division management perspectives. This individual maintains contact with all levels of Laboratory staff and management, has the authority to represent management on activities and committees, and serves as a liaison in responding to internal and external institutional requests. You will also participate in the development and implementation of strategic plans and initiatives and cross-organizational activities.
The SOM is responsible for working closely with HR professionals on performance, merit, personnel issues, and will also coordinate the complete, accurate, and timely submittal of Division actions. Additional responsibilities include collaborating with financial professionals on budget development, planning and tracking, and the oversight of division space.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Leadership Experience
Demonstrated supervisory experience with an excellent record of team building, collaboration, and conflict resolution. Knowledge of, and demonstrated successful experience in, management, supervision, mentorship, and professional development of employees.
Administrative Knowledge and Excellence
Demonstrated success exercising initiative and working to resolve complex issues in a manner that fosters institutional values, staff productivity, and customer satisfaction, exhibiting the ability to build on existing policies and take initiative to propose improvements in methods of doing business.
Expert knowledge and successful demonstrated experience with the coordination of business, operational, and/or programmatic activities in the following areas: safety, security, financial management, human resources, communication, government, community and customer relations, training, and procurement.
Problem Solving
Demonstrated experience in effective decision-making and creative problem-solving including skills in researching and recommending alternative solutions to problems. Expert knowledge of, and successfully demonstrated experience in, developing, implementing, and managing innovation and process improvements.
Effective Communication
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of internal and external personnel. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including expert skills and proven experience in the preparation of reports, matrices, drafting and implementation of new process and procedures, preparing correspondence for executive level managers.
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:
- Active Q clearance
- Detailed knowledge of LANL's organizational structure, policies and business systems
- Experience with all LANL Business systems
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.
Note to Applicants: Please submit a comprehensive cover letter and resume detailing how you meet the minimum job requirements and desired qualifications for this position.
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.
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 (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. 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 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 P701 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 applicable 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 a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3.
Employment Status Full Time
Appointment Type Regular
Regular
Contact Details
Contact Name Jacquez, Timothy
Email tjacquez@lanl.gov
Work Telephone