Nuclear Operations: Deputy Group Leader

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental/vision

Life insurance

Maternity leave

401(k)

Tuition assistance

PTO

Onsite gyms

Relocation

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM, seeks a senior operations leader to guide a 70-member group, mentor staff, and drive safe, compliant operations aligned with national security missions.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, with NDA and Q-clearance readiness. It emphasizes strategic planning, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration for readiness activities and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of people, teams, and safety in a nuclear environment.
• Experience applying NDA methods and control of nuclear material inventory.
• Strong financial, HR, procurement, and metrics reporting skills.
• Ability to align objectives with national security priorities and strategic vision.

Responsibilities

• Support group leader in daily management of 70 members.
• Mentor staff and coach for performance and development.
• Ensure safe, compliant operations and readiness for startup of new work.
• Drive process improvements and manage scope and budget.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Safety management

Budget management

Process improvement

Strategic planning

Nuclear facility knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM, seeks a senior operations leader to guide a 70-member group, mentor staff, and drive safe, compliant operations aligned with national security missions.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, with NDA and Q-clearance readiness. It emphasizes strategic planning, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration for readiness activities and process improvements.