Integrated Payload Project Team Specialist (Project/Program Specialist 1)

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO or High Deductible medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with 6% matching

Tuition assistance

Onsite gyms and wellness programs

Job summary

Los Alamos National Security LLC is looking for a Project/Program Specialist to join their ISR division focused on innovative measurement systems for scientific discovery and national security. You will collaborate with project leaders and technical staff to achieve project objectives within budget and timeline constraints.

Qualifications include a related degree with experience in project management. The position offers a hybrid work location in Los Alamos, New Mexico, along with competitive benefits such as medical insurance, 401(k) matching, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in a related field if holding a Bachelor’s degree.
• 4 years' experience if holding an Associate's degree.
• 6 years' experience with a High School diploma.

Responsibilities

• Support project leaders in achieving project objectives.
• Organize, monitor, and report project execution activities.
• Perform procurement and track supplier performance.

Skills

Knowledge of project or program management principles

Ability to maintain effective stakeholder relationships

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Associate's degree in a related field

High School diploma

Tools

SAP-based ERP

Project management tools

Job description

What You Will Do

Los Alamos National Laboratory's Intelligence and Space Research (ISR) Division designs, builds, delivers, and operates innovative ground‑air‑space‑based measurement systems that support scientific discovery and national security missions. ISR's more than 400 instruments fly on over 200 satellites, including NASA missions such as Voyager and recent Mars Rover missions.

As a Project/Program Specialist you will serve as an integral member of multiple ISR project teams, supporting projects with varying schedules, budgets, technical objectives, procurement activities, and risk profiles. You will work closely with project leaders, technical staff, procurement professionals, suppliers, and institutional partners to plan, coordinate, execute, and monitor project activities and to ensure successful delivery of mission objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support project leaders in planning, organizing, and controlling resources and processes to achieve project objectives within scope, schedule, quality, and budget constraints.
• Support operational planning, cost estimating, schedule development & maintenance, and reporting of project execution activities.
• Plan and perform procurement and supplier management activities, track supplier performance metrics, deliverables, milestones, and status information.
• Support supplier reviews, corrective action activities, and identify and mitigate project and supplier risks.
• Support project reporting and communication of status, issues, recommendations, and process improvements.
• Understand and comply with Laboratory policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

The position reports to the ISR‑7 Project Management & Execution Team Leader and is a member of the Project Management & Execution Team.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements

• Knowledge of project or program management principles and practices.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to plan, organize, monitor, and communicate project status and issues.
• Familiarity with procurement processes of a large R&D enterprise or supplier management systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Knowledge of project management tools.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Associate's degree in a related field and four (4) years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

High School diploma and six (6) years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting technical, engineering, aerospace, space systems, or research and development projects.
• Experience supporting supplier, subcontractor, or vendor management activities.
• Familiarity with project controls, scheduling, cost tracking, and risk management.
• Experience with SAP‑based ERP, procurement, or supplier management systems.
• Knowledge of DOE and/or NNSA environments.

Work Environment

The work location for this position is hybrid, located in Los Alamos, NM. Hybrid is defined as working partially onsite/partially offsite but within a 2‑hour ground commute of this location. All work locations are at management discretion and may change with notice.

Location

Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Benefits

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with a large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award‑winning 401(k) with 6% matching and 3.5% annual contribution
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation package outside a 50‑mile radius

Clearance

Position requires a Q clearance. Selected applicants will undergo a background investigation. U.S. citizenship is required, except in limited circumstances.

Drug Test

Successful applicants must complete a new‑employment drug test. The Laboratory maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. A positive test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if use was pre‑offer.

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, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, or citizenship as permitted by law. The Laboratory is committed to making the workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations on request. To request an accommodation, email [e-mail] or call (505)‑664‑6947.