NSDD Program Manager: Global Nuclear Security

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Relocation assistance

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory seeks a senior NSDD Program Manager to lead the Office of Nuclear Smuggling Detection and Deterrence (NSDD) portfolio, based onsite in Richland, WA. You will coordinate with NSDD Headquarters, manage a ~$100M budget and ~70 staff, and shape program execution across international partners and sponsor agencies.

Successful candidates will have extensive DOE/NNSA engagement experience, strong leadership, and the ability to integrate technical, operational, and

Qualifications

• Minimum BS/BA with 11+ years of relevant project management experience OR MS/MA with 9+ years of relevant project management experience.
• Experience working directly with DOE/NNSA sponsors, other federal agencies, national laboratories, international organizations, foreign government counterparts, or partner-country organizations.

Responsibilities

• Translate NSDD guidance and requirements into clear direction for PNNL project managers, technical staff, and support organizations.
• Ensure work is executed within approved scope, schedule, and budget requirements and that management controls support effective performance, contracting, foreign travel, and project execution.
• Conduct periodic program and project reviews, assess program effectiveness, oversee cross-cutting integration projects, and address emerging performance issues.
• Provide oversight and direction to PNNL organizations supporting the program and review and approve program execution guidance documents.
• Maintain productive relationships with DOE/NNSA sponsors, other national laboratories, U.S. interagency organizations, multilateral organizations, foreign government counterparts, contractors, and partner-country personnel.

Education

BS/BA in a relevant field

MS/MA or higher in a relevant field

Job description

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory seeks a senior NSDD Program Manager to lead the Office of Nuclear Smuggling Detection and Deterrence (NSDD) portfolio, based onsite in Richland, WA. You will coordinate with NSDD Headquarters, manage a ~$100M budget and ~70 staff, and shape program execution across international partners and sponsor agencies.

Successful candidates will have extensive DOE/NNSA engagement experience, strong leadership, and the ability to integrate technical, operational, and