Deputy ISR Division Leader: Space & National Security R&D

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks a Deputy Division Leader in the Intelligence & Space Research Division to guide strategic direction and oversee operations for a large, dynamic team working on space- and ground-based measurement systems. You will lead interdisciplinary engineers, technicians, and scientists, and drive collaboration with national labs, government agencies, academia, and industry.

The role emphasizes safety, mentorship, risk management, and delivering mission-critical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 12+ years related experience; or equivalent.
• Proven leadership of diverse, high‑skill teams in a complex technical setting.
• Experience in managing fiscal, human, and material resources.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement across organizations.
• Mentor and develop staff through coaching and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic direction and operational oversight for ISR Division.
• Inspire and manage cross‑disciplinary teams of engineers, technicians, and scientists.
• Develop and sustain collaborative partnerships with national labs, government, academia, and industry.
• Identify and mitigate complex technical and programmatic risks.
• Uphold safety, security, and administrative policies across the group.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Strategic planning

Communication

Team building

Safety & Security

Technical knowledge

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree + 12 years experience

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks a Deputy Division Leader in the Intelligence & Space Research Division to guide strategic direction and oversee operations for a large, dynamic team working on space- and ground-based measurement systems. You will lead interdisciplinary engineers, technicians, and scientists, and drive collaboration with national labs, government agencies, academia, and industry.

The role emphasizes safety, mentorship, risk management, and delivering mission-critical