Project Leader 2/3

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO or High Deductible medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a Project Leader 2 and Project Leader 3 to manage international safeguards and nuclear forensics programs. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and have significant relevant experience.

The roles require complex project management skills, including managing large technical programs, budgeting, and equipment procurement. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for interacting with technical teams and external vendors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience for Project Leader 2, 8+ years for Project Leader 3.
• Ability to manage large and complex equipment procurements.
• Experience working independently with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management and coordination for large-scale programs.
• Oversee equipment purchases and contracts.
• Coordinate programmatic input into capital construction projects.

Skills

Project management

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Technical project management

Continuous process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position: Project Leader 2 and Project Leader 3

Project Leader 2

Provides project management and coordination support for international safeguards, nuclear forensics, and in vitro bioassay programs.

• Interacts with technical leads to coordinate, deconflict work, set priorities, schedule, and track execution of deliverables for approximately $45M of technical programs.
• Ensures scope and budgets are accurately estimated and resources are available.
• Oversees large, complex equipment purchases, ensures delivery and installation, interfaces with external vendors, manages contracts for warranties and service agreements, and meets LANL requirements for capital purchases.
• Tracks costs, commitments, and accruals to balance costs and revenue at fiscal year closing.

Project Leader 3

• Includes all Project Leader 2 responsibilities.
• Coordinates and oversees programmatic input into capital construction projects to expand capabilities for program growth.
• Works with technical, infrastructure, and construction organizations to estimate cost and timeline for installation of programmatic equipment and oversee execution upon facility construction completion.
• Interfaces with line management, customers, and supporting laboratory organizations to work independently.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Working knowledge of and experience managing moderately large/complex technical projects.
• Demonstrated ability to complete projects within approved scope, schedule, and budget, including development of project plans, work breakdown structures, and documentation of baseline reports and change control actions.
• Experience interfacing with customers and negotiating deliverables and deadlines.
• Experience with system development focused on continuous process improvement.
• Experience managing or coordinating large and complex equipment procurements, including vendor interactions, procurement documentation, delivery coordination, and installation activities.
• Independent work with initiative and strong organizational skills.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office products.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to obtain a Q clearance (US citizenship required unless exceptional).

Education Requirements

Project Leader 2: Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5 years of directly related experience or equivalent education and experience.

Project Leader 3: Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 8 years of directly related experience or equivalent education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience interfacing with LANL support organizations.
• Experience working in a scientific setting.

Benefits

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with nationwide network.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Basic life and disability insurance.
• Paid childbirth and parental leave.
• Award-winning 401(k) with 6% matching plus 3.5% annually.
• Tuition assistance and learning opportunities.
• Flexible schedules and paid time off.
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs.
• Relocation packages beyond a 50 mile radius.

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 including 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 committed to making the workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request.