Director of Laboratory Directed Research & Development (Project-Program Director 6)
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Job Title Director of Laboratory Directed Research & Development (Project-Program Director 6)
Location Los Alamos, NM, US
Organization Name LDRD/Laboratory Directed Research & Development
Minimum Salary 192100
Maximum Salary 351800
What You Will Do
We are seeking a leader for the Laboratory Directed Research & Development (LDRD) Program. Reporting directly to the Deputy Director for Science Technology and Engineering (DDSTE), the successful candidate will drive the identification and development of program areas that align with our Laboratory's missions and strategic objectives. The LDRD program fosters a research environment conducive to scientific innovation and provides critical financial support necessary to execute world-class science and engineering. The LDRD program is a prestigious source of research and development (R&D) funding awarded through a rigorous and highly competitive peer-review process. Many of the Laboratory's most exciting innovations have emerged from LDRD investments. To learn more about LDRD visit our website, LANL Laboratory Directed Research & Development . The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior technical management, stakeholders, and peers across the Laboratory. If you have a passion for scientific leadership, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Key responsibilities:
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Program Management and Technical Leadership
Communication and interpersonal skills
Leadership
Education/Experience: Position requires a bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or mathematics from an accredited institution and 15 years of technical and project management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to R&D of interest to LANL.
Clearance: Ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance.
Desired Qualifications:
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.
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 consideration, applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter that addresses the key requirements of the position and their vision for the 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.
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 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 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 such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.
Employment Status Full Time
Appointment Type Regular
Regular
Contact Details
Contact Name Thompson, Larry Douglas
Email larrydtho@lanl.gov
Work Telephone
Job Title Director of Laboratory Directed Research & Development (Project-Program Director 6)
Location Los Alamos, NM, US
Organization Name LDRD/Laboratory Directed Research & Development
Minimum Salary 192100
Maximum Salary 351800
What You Will Do
We are seeking a leader for the Laboratory Directed Research & Development (LDRD) Program. Reporting directly to the Deputy Director for Science Technology and Engineering (DDSTE), the successful candidate will drive the identification and development of program areas that align with our Laboratory's missions and strategic objectives. The LDRD program fosters a research environment conducive to scientific innovation and provides critical financial support necessary to execute world-class science and engineering. The LDRD program is a prestigious source of research and development (R&D) funding awarded through a rigorous and highly competitive peer-review process. Many of the Laboratory's most exciting innovations have emerged from LDRD investments. To learn more about LDRD visit our website, LANL Laboratory Directed Research & Development . The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior technical management, stakeholders, and peers across the Laboratory. If you have a passion for scientific leadership, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) program, a $200M R&D program that enables the Laboratory's future missions.
- Align LDRD strategy with Laboratory strategy in coordination with DDSTE.
- Formulate and then implement the LDRD program plan, ensuring transparency and competitive peer review in project selection.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with Laboratory leadership, scientists and engineers across the Laboratory, as well as with DOE officials and peers in the DOE complex.
- Serve as a spokesperson for LDRD and LANL science and technology, promoting the Laboratory's research and innovation.
- Collaborate with the LDRD Deputy Program Director and manage the LDRD team, providing guidance and oversight to ensure successful program execution.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Program Management and Technical Leadership
- Demonstrated scientific, engineering, or technical leadership in a dynamic area of interest to the Laboratory.
- Experience executing, evaluating, and reporting on R&D projects and overall program impact, including the ability to coordinate at a strategic level and translate the strategy into practice.
- Demonstrated individual R&D accomplishments in science, technology, or engineering.
Communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form to a broad range of audiences as evidenced by a record of peer-reviewed publications and presentations to professional organizations, as well as the preparation of technical documents for non-technical audiences.
- Office, financial, and administrative management skills that include resource management in the areas of hiring, termination, coaching, performance assessments, annual salary adjustment processes, conflict management, and others.
Leadership
- The candidate should be able to work collaboratively and innovatively to position the Laboratory to solve complex mission objectives.
Education/Experience: Position requires a bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or mathematics from an accredited institution and 15 years of technical and project management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to R&D of interest to LANL.
Clearance: Ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in formal peer review processes, such as employed by LDRD at LANL.
- Working knowledge of the DOE, NNSA management, and other external oversight of LDRD.
- Demonstrated ability analyzing complex data that can be applied to assess LDRD metrics and long-term outcomes.
- Ability to obtain SCI clearance.
- Advanced technical degree (Ph.D.) in science/engineering field.
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.
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 consideration, applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter that addresses the key requirements of the position and their vision for the 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.
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 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 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 such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.
Employment Status Full Time
Appointment Type Regular
Regular
Contact Details
Contact Name Thompson, Larry Douglas
Email larrydtho@lanl.gov
Work Telephone