Radiation Transport Applications Deputy Group Leader (R&D Manager 3)

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Tuition assistance

Relocation assistance

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking an enthusiastic R&D Manager to join the XTD-RTA leadership team as Deputy Group Leader. The role balances management with ongoing technical contributions and requires guiding the group toward long-term vitality and mission-aligned strategies.

The XTD-RTA group stewards radiation transport simulations, tools, and experiments related to nuclear weapon physics, with close collaboration across multiple divisions to support national security missions and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated technical knowledge in weapons science and related publications.
• Leadership with cross-functional collaboration experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide XTD-RTA activities and strategy.
• Assist group leader and balance management with technical contributions.
• Foster collaborations across organizational boundaries and external partners.
• Maintain readiness for Sigma 15 authorization and higher clearances.

Skills

Weapons science

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

What You Will Do

X Theoretical Design (XTD) Division seeks an enthusiastic and motivated R&D Manager to join our leadership team. The Radiation Transport Applications (XTD-RTA) Deputy Group Leader (DGL) will work closely with the XTD-RTA group leader to execute the group's mission, develop long-term strategies for the vitality of the group, provide guidance on significant technical efforts in the group, and substitute for the XTD-RTA group leader as needed. The Deputy Group Leader role is generally expected to balance management and leadership responsibilities with continued technical contributions. The specific balance between these areas may be tailored based on the selected candidate's experience, interests, technical portfolio, and the needs of the group.

XTD-RTA stewards a broad set of radiation transport simulations, computational tools, and experiments related to nuclear weapon physics. We are a trusted group for radiation transport applications, combining simulation expertise with experimental understanding, diagnostic insight, and mission awareness. Our diverse portfolio includes assessing the impact of intrinsic radiation on weapons systems and personnel, modern diagnostics experiments and simulations, computational tool development, historical diagnostics analysis, and contributions to global security missions, criticality safety, and weapons effects efforts.

XTD-RTA is one of five groups within XTD Division. XTD division members are the scientific stewards of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, applying theoretical and computational physics to the performance and safety of nuclear weapons. XTD scientists also contribute their expertise to the nation's foreign threat assessment, counter-proliferation and non-proliferation efforts through assessment of foreign devices, design of tools to address nuclear emergency response scenarios, and creation of solutions to inhibit nuclear proliferation. In addition, XTD staff drive cutting edge advances in hydrodynamics, explosives science, astrophysics, high energy density physics, inertial confinement fusion, material aging, and advanced system development.

Members of XTD use multi-physics codes, running on some of the world's fastest supercomputers, to create and analyze simulations of very complex systems. We work closely with many other organizations in a diverse variety of tasks, including experimental design and analysis, model development, code validation, and project leadership.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements

Technical Skills

Demonstrated technical knowledge and record of achievement in weapons science as evidenced by technical publications, programmatic contributions, and recognition within the scientific community. Broad understanding of XTD-RTA activities and their relationship to an integrated laboratory stockpile stewardship program.

Leadership

Demonstrated knowledge and record of achievement in a technical area of relevance to XTD-RTA as evidenced by technical publications, programmatic contributions, or recognition within the scientific community. Broad understanding of one or more XTD-RTA activities.

Communication

Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to assimilate, evaluate, and communicate technical information. Demonstrated experience in building successful collaborations across multiple organizational boundaries.

Ability to obtain Sigma 15 authorization.

Education/Experience

Position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 5 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications

• Broad understanding of XTD-RTA activities.
• Demonstrated effective leadership, to include strategy development, program development, institutional partnerships, creativity and innovation, decisiveness, integrity, and institutional perspective.
• Experience in mentoring, recruiting, career development, and providing constructive feedback.
• Experience in the application of radiation transport capabilities to address problems relevant to national security.
• Knowledge of the activities, needs, and workflows of the nuclear weapons communities, at LANL or elsewhere.
• Active DOE Q-clearance, ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
• An advanced degree in nuclear engineering, health physics, physics or related discipline is preferred.
• Experience in designing, analyzing, coordinating and/or conducting experimental activities.

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.

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.

Work Schedule

On-site

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. 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.