QPA Manager 3

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM is seeking an experienced professional to join the Institutional Quality and Performance Assurance division as a Quality Control Inspection Team Leader. This role supports the Plutonium Infrastructure mission and reports to the IQPA-IQ Group Leader.

A Q clearance is required, with HRP participation, and night or backshift work. The role involves leading a team, implementing quality programs, resolving issues, and collaborating across portfolios to

Qualifications

• Quality program management experience interpreting QA contractual requirements (DOE 414.1F, ASME NQA-1 2008/2009).
• Decision making: experience in effective decision-making and risk management on complex technical issues.
• Supervisory: experience leading and managing direct reports to meet objectives.
• Program/Project Management: experience developing and managing projects and schedules.
• Relationship Management: experience managing complex relationships and conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and mentor your team while delivering program and project objectives.
• Support quality management plans related to construction in nuclear facilities.
• Collaborate across project portfolios, manage inspector resources, and resolve quality issues.
• Participate in quality program implementation including reviews, oversight, and nonconformances.
• Provide expert quality leadership and advance LANL's growth as a learning organization.

Skills

Quality program management

Decision making

Supervisory

Program management

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

Job description

What You Will Do

Los Alamos National Laboratory - one of the most innovative and creative multidisciplinary research institutions in the world - is looking for an experienced professional to join our leadership team managing Quality Control Inspection Support in the Institutional Quality and Performance Assurance division. This position will report to the IQPA-IQ Group Leader. This team is connected to the Plutonium Infrastructure mission and supports execution through infrastructure and production capability modernization.

Candidates must have the ability to be Q-cleared, participate in the Human Reliability Program (HRP), and is required to support Night or Backshift Work schedules. Typical QC Inspection Team Leader responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead, motivate, and mentor your team while holding them accountable to deliver program and project objectives.
• Supporting implementation of the Associate Laboratory Directorate for Plutonium Infrastructure (ALDPI) quality management plan relating to construction in nuclear and radiological facilities.
• Collaborate across project portfolios, manage inspector resources, communicate effectively, and resolve quality issues.
• Participate in quality program implementation to include management review boards, oversight, trending, surveillances, nonconformances, etc.
• Provide expert level quality support, execute strategic leadership, manage performance improvement, strengthen quality culture, and advance the Laboratory's growth as a learning organization.

What You Need

Minimum Requirements:

Quality Program Management: Extensive experience applying and interpreting quality assurance contractual requirements (especially engineering requirements), policies, and procedures such as Department of Energy Order 414.1F, ASME NQA-1 2008/2009(a), and institutional and program level quality assurance programs applicable to construction management and fabrication facilities.

Decision Making: Extensive experience in effective decision-making and risk management related to complex technical issues and influencing outcomes.

Supervisory: Demonstrated experience leading and managing direct reports to achieve organization and personal development objectives.

Program/Project Management: Demonstrated success in developing and managing new projects, program initiatives, delegation of tasks, and schedules.

Relationship Management: Demonstrated experience managing complex relationships, conflict resolution, and collaborative problem solving. Ability to foster a high level of quality awareness while supporting LANL's various missions.

Desired Qualifications:

Clearance: Active DOE Q Clearance.

LANL Mission/DOE/NNSA: Familiarity with the LANL mission and LANL's Quality Assurance Program.

Complex Technical Organizations: Knowledge of and experience in deploying quality program requirements in large, complex organizations and the ability to meet milestones within mission schedules.

Education and Experience

Position requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or similar field and a minimum of 8 years of related experience in organization-level performance-based management, quality, and/or a technical discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

Work Schedule

This position will work the C shift, which is a weekend shift. Employees may be eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager.

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.

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: (Position will be cleared to this level). 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.

Incentive Compensation Program: Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.

Equal Opportunity

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, 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 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 1-505-665-4444 option 1.