Electromagnetic Sciences & Cognitive Space Applications Lead

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 171,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks a dynamic leader to head the ISR-2 Electromagnetic Sciences & Cognitive Space Applications Group. You will guide technical and administrative operations, shape the research portfolio, and align workforce with mission needs.

You will mentor staff, manage performance, and advance sustainable research portfolios while collaborating with sponsors and project leaders to ensure mission success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and eight years of directly related experience or an equivalent combination.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams through complex scientific and engineering challenges.
• Experience managing workforce planning, personnel development, and sponsor engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ISR-2 Electromagnetic Sciences & Cognitive Space Applications Group with strategic vision and program execution.
• Oversee technical and administrative operations, workforce strategy, and capabilities alignment with mission needs.
• Foster scientific excellence, mentorship, performance management, and sustainable research portfolios.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Technical Knowledge

Communication

Safety & Security

Workplace Culture

Education

Bachelor's Degree + 8 years related experience

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks a dynamic leader to head the ISR-2 Electromagnetic Sciences & Cognitive Space Applications Group. You will guide technical and administrative operations, shape the research portfolio, and align workforce with mission needs.

You will mentor staff, manage performance, and advance sustainable research portfolios while collaborating with sponsors and project leaders to ensure mission success.