Project/Program Specialist 4

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (PPO or HDHP)

Dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with matching

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks a strategic communications specialist to partner with the ALDGS management team in developing and refining messaging that highlights Global Security programs, technologies, and capabilities. This role requires building high‑level internal and external relationships and coordinating across divisions and external partners.

The position involves creating diverse showcases, managing event communications, and traveling to represent Global Security at national and

Qualifications

• Provide specialized assistance to the ALDGS management team, including presentation development (classified and unclassified) for high‑level visits and meetings.
• Develop and share technical and scientific highlights for NNSA and other customers with internal/external stakeholders.
• Collaborate across organizations and laboratories to enhance partnerships, build trust, gain consensus, and resolve conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the content and staging for the Global Security Red Room exhibits across divisions and program offices.
• Ensure ALDGS news and information is accurate and up to date on all communication venues.
• Travel to events to describe/depict Global Security's mission at conferences and other gatherings.
• Draft talking points, scripts and presentations to meet customer requirements.
• Manage calendars and report status on technical, cutting‑edge activities and events.

Skills

Strategic messaging

Stakeholder management

Presentation development

Relationship building

Cross‑organizational collaboration

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

RASSTI

Job description

What You Will Do

Partner with the Associate Laboratory Director for Global Security (ALDGS) as a trusted member of the ALDGS management team collaborating with leadership, Program Directors, and Division and Project Leaders, to develop, review, and refine strategic messaging and highlight Global Security programs, technologies and capabilities. The ALDGS Directorate is committed to protecting our Nation against emerging, converging, prolific, and unconventional nuclear threats, regardless of origin.

ALDGS consists of 5 Division and 5 Program Offices each supporting LANL's Strategic Deterrence Mission through strength in the weapons program and stockpile stewardship and through action in global security and nuclear nonproliferation/counterproliferation, to include Counter Terrorism focusing on known and emerging threats including nuclear, bio, cyber, and space. ALDGS capabilities include technology development and application in the national interest, development of innovative sensing systems for space-based, airborne, and ground based applications, detecting and preventing the development or use of nuclear weapons and improvised devices, providing secure and compliant environments for intelligence and special access communities, supporting the execution of subcritical and critical experiments, measurements, and technical solutions to combat new and evolving national security threats.

Lead and manage the content and staging for the Global Security Red Room classified exhibit hall displays working across all 10 ALDGS Divisions and Program Offices. Ensure ALDGS news and information is accurate and up to date on all communication venues.

What You Need

• Demonstrated independent judgement to provide specialized assistance to the ALDGS management team and project and program leads to report on project/program scope to include presentation development (classified and unclassified) for high-level (and other) visits, tours and various meetings within scope, schedule, and quality constraints.
• Experience developing and nurturing effective high-level internal and external customer relationships to successfully create and share technical and scientific highlights for the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and other customers.
• Demonstrated experience successfully collaborating across organizations and with other laboratories to enhance partnerships, build trust, gain consensus, and resolve conflicts.
• Proven ability to successfully plan, organize, coordinate and report status on technical, cutting-edge activities and events that involve multiple internal and external organizations, to include managing and maintaining calendars.
• Ability to create diverse and varied showcase displays, models, posters, and event and award write-ups (at times this includes drafting talking points, scripts and presentations) to meet customer requirements.
• Knowledge of the LANL Review & Approval System for Scientific and Technical Information (RASSTI) process and experience working with LANL Communications and External Affairs partners.
• Ability to travel to events to describe/depict Global Security's unique and growing mission (example: conferences, ribbon cuttings).

Clearance

Must have the ability to obtain a DOE Q and SCI clearance access which typically requires US citizenship.

Education/Experience

Position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution and 12 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of LANL policies, management systems and requirements involving procurement, facilities, safety, security, and quality.
• Knowledge of the technical elements and structure of global security programs.
• Understanding of the unique requirements to work and operate in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) or Special Access Program (SAP) environments, including knowledge of the Department of Energy's Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence (DOE-IN) and the Department of War (DOW) computing resources.
• Active DOE Q and SCI Clearance.

Note to Applicants

Please provide a detailed cover letter and resume explaining how you meet each of the requirements for the role.

Work Location

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

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 beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous 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 employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that 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/SCI

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.

• Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

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.