Deputy Program Director, Weapons Infrastructure

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a senior leader to serve as Deputy Program Director for the Weapons Infrastructure Program Office (WIPO). You will oversee a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure portfolio and act as the senior deputy to the WIPO Program Director, ensuring alignment of mission needs with infrastructure capabilities and disciplined execution.

The role requires collaboration across Laboratory leadership, DOE/NNSA interfaces, and cross-functional teams to deliver effective,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated consultative-level knowledge of complex program and portfolio management, including strategic planning and risk management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of DOE/NNSA directives, ISM, and infrastructure lifecycle management.
• Experience interfacing with Laboratory leadership and external stakeholders at senior levels.
• Experience in mission-to-infrastructure alignment and capital project management.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level analysis and recommendations for portfolio prioritization and investments.
• Lead cross-program integration and ensure alignment with Laboratory strategy and planning.
• Champion continuous improvement and authoritative decision support across WIPO.
• Oversee risk management and scenario planning across a multi-billion-dollar portfolio.

Skills

Portfolio management

System engineering integration

Executive decision support

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a senior leader to serve as Deputy Program Director for the Weapons Infrastructure Program Office (WIPO). You will oversee a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure portfolio and act as the senior deputy to the WIPO Program Director, ensuring alignment of mission needs with infrastructure capabilities and disciplined execution.

The role requires collaboration across Laboratory leadership, DOE/NNSA interfaces, and cross-functional teams to deliver effective,