Nuclear Nonproliferation Program Manager

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Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is hiring a Nuclear Nonproliferation Program Manager in the Nuclear Nonproliferation department. The role leads technical analysis in safeguards, reactor security, and fuel cycle intelligence, reporting to the team manager.

You will coordinate with the Intelligence Community and interagency partners, oversee multiple projects and budgets, and guide teams to deliver actionable intelligence for senior decision-makers. A DOE-style clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering or related field with 9 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 6–8 years, or a PhD with 4–6 years.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOE Q and SCI level security clearance (US citizenship).

Responsibilities

• Develop and shape intelligence products for senior decision-makers.
• Partner with Intelligence Community stakeholders and interagency partners.
• Oversee multiple ongoing projects and programs with possible subordinate project managers.
• Track deliverables, plan schedules, and manage budgets.
• Direct or support engineering projects related to upgrading facilities and constructing new facilities.
• Prepare progress and final reports for customers and management.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

DOE security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering or related field

PhD in Nuclear Engineering or related field

Tools

PMP Certification

Job description

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Nuclear Nonproliferation Program Manager to work in our Nuclear Nonproliferation department. In this role, you will lead groundbreaking technical analysis in nuclear safeguards, reactor security, and fuel cycle intelligence. Your expertise will help safeguard control systems that are the lifeline of our nation, such as power grids, oil and gas pipelines, and nuclear facilities.

Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our UB2 facility in Idaho Falls, ID, with every other Friday off. You will report to the manager of our Nuclear Nonproliferation team.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Develop and shape intelligence products. Produce and refine technical intelligence assessments on nonproliferation issues, converting complex analysis into clear, actionable products for senior decision-makers.
• Partner with Intelligence Community stakeholders. Build and maintain relationships across the IC, DOE/NNSA, and interagency partners to align laboratory capabilities with mission requirements and influence program direction.
• Oversee multiple ongoing, rapidly expanding projects, some of which are managed by subordinate Project Managers.
• Track project deliverables using appropriate tools. Ensure proper planning and scheduling for operational-related activities to support timely and successful completion of program/project work. Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve successful project outputs.
• Proactively manage and execute sets of projects into programs on schedule and within assigned budgets. Act as appropriate to correct deviations from schedule and budget. Provide recommendations to project management to allow timely resolution of problems and issues. Use appropriate conflict resolution skills to manage competing stakeholder interests.
• Direct or support engineering projects related to upgrading facilities, constructing new facilities to include planning, budgeting, procuring, and managing projects.
• Aid in developing research, engineering, and operations teams to help partners meet their goals.
• Interface with partners (DOE, DOW, and others) and coordinate among INL operations, research, and business organizations to support programs in the area of specialty.
• Prepare or direct the preparation of progress and special reports to customer and management.
• Ensure that laboratory requirements and standards for the management of projects are met and are consistently applied in the acceptance and integration of work. Integrate managed scope with ongoing and evolving mission needs.
• Ensure that all customer contact, including major correspondence and work relationships between management and the customer, is maintained throughout the duration of the program. Conduct periodic project and customer meetings to review progress and discuss issues. Ensure problems involving coordination, schedule, and the setting of priorities are resolved by the project teams. Obtain the customer's acceptance of the work and document all turnover activities. Responsible for the preparation and submission of the final project reports and prompt close-out of the projects supporting the program.
• Identify new opportunities and support growth in a dynamic and necessarily agile security R&D business environment. Match INL unique capabilities with capability gaps and needs of clients. Advise on emerging capabilities.
• Analyze data to understand organizational disparities and implement solutions to address the identified disparity. Combine data analysis with experience/knowledge to deliver reliable and executable solutions.
• Develop teams as appropriate to successfully complete projects.
• Coach other managers, support succession planning, and actively develop future leaders at INL

Required:

• Level 4: Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering or a related field, and 9 years of relevant experience, a Master's degree in the same fields and 6 years of relevant working experience, or a PhD in the same fields and 4 years of relevant experience.
• Level 5: Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering or a related field, and 14 years of relevant experience, a Master's degree in the same fields and 8 years of relevant working experience, or a PhD in the same fields and 6 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience to include intelligence and counter intelligence and nuclear non-proliferation (NNP) experience.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE level "Q" and SCI level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• 10+ years in intelligence and counter intelligence and nuclear non-proliferation (NNP) experience.
• Advanced degree in a technical field (i.e., Nuclear Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate, Project Management Institute (PMI) Certification, or other equivalent certification.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office and field/laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Information:

• The pay range for this position is: Level 4 $114,360 - $234,336 / Level 5 $137,076 - $281,196. At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.