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

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO or High Deductible medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Flexible schedules and time off

Onsite gyms and wellness programs

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a motivated Project/Program Specialist for the Space Systems Assurance and Implementation Group. In this role, you will collaborate with project leaders to manage schedules, budgets, and resources while ensuring mission objectives are achieved.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, knowledge of project management principles, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This hybrid position is located in Los Alamos, NM.

Join us for an opportunity to contribute to innovative projects that support national security and scientific discovery.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of project or program management principles and practices.
• Ability to plan, organize, monitor, and communicate project status and issues.
• Familiarity with procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Support project leaders in planning and controlling resources.
• Support operational planning, cost estimating, and project execution.
• Plan and perform procurement and supplier management activities.

Skills

Project management principles

Stakeholder relationship development

Resource planning

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Associate's degree in a related field with related experience

High School diploma with related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management tools

SAP-based ERP systems

Job description

Overview

What You Will Do
The Space Systems Assurance and Implementation (ISR-7) Group is seeking a motivated and collaborative Project/Program Specialist to join our team. 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 numerous NASA missions such as Voyager and the most recent Mars Rover missions.

What You Will Do
The Space Systems Assurance and Implementation (ISR-7) Group is seeking a motivated and collaborative Project/Program Specialist to join our team. 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 numerous NASA missions such as Voyager and the most recent Mars Rover missions.

In this role, 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. Working closely with project leaders, technical staff, procurement professionals, suppliers, and institutional partners, you will help plan, coordinate, execute, and monitor project activities to ensure successful delivery of mission objectives. Responsibilities may include supporting project schedules, budgets, resource planning, risk management, and project reporting; and it will include executing procurements, evaluating supplier performance, and managing project procurement plans within a dynamic, multidisciplinary R&D environment.

The position reports to the ISR-7 Project Management & Execution Team Leader and is a member of the Project Management & Execution Team. The Team Leader and Group Leadership provide line management, mentoring, and professional development support.

On any given day, potential responsibilities may 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, task area schedule development & maintenance, and reporting of project execution activities.
• Plan and perform procurement and supplier management activities: track supplier performance metrics, project deliverables, milestones, and status information.
• Support supplier reviews, corrective action activities, and assist with identification and mitigation of project and supplier risks.
• Support project reporting and communication of project status, issues, recommendations, and process improvements.
• Understand and comply with Laboratory policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

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, including the ability to communicate effectively with project leadership, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• 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 two (4) years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• High School diploma and two (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.

Note to Applicants: Please provide a detailed cover letter outlining specific examples of how you meet the minimum job requirements and any desired qualifications.

Work Environment

Work Location: The work location for this position is hybrid and is located in Los Alamos, NM. Hybrid is defined as working partially onsite/partially offsite but within 2 hours ground commute of this location. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.

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: Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People’s Republic of China—including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau—as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (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 northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our 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 the employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note 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.

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 P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

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 [e-mail] or call (505)-664-6947.