Science/Engineering Program Manager (Program Manager 2)

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Onsite gyms

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a Science/Engineering Program Manager to lead the E-11 portfolio, supporting a range of weapons programs. You will translate mission needs into defined requirements, develop funding estimates, and establish executable schedules while maintaining proactive communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities include tracking budgets and work packages, coordinating with program partners, and implementing metrics and risk management practices to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5 years of related experience
• Ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance (US citizenship required)
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Experience translating mission needs into defined requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the E-11 portfolio across programs and interfaces with stakeholders
• Translate mission needs into well-defined requirements and budgets
• Develop funding estimates and executable schedules
• Facilitate negotiations and maintain alignment between technical teams and customers
• Develop and monitor metrics and reporting frameworks for program health
• Track budgets and deliverables across the current and upcoming fiscal year

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder communication

Budget tracking

Requirements gathering

Risk management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

MicroStrategy

CRES

Synthesis

Pivot tables

Job description

What You Will Do

This position is open for external candidates only to apply.

What You Will Do

The Weapons Product Definition (E-11) group is looking for a Science/Engineering Program Manager. E-11 provides model-based system engineering, mechanical design engineering, and computer-aided design (CAD) support to the active stockpile weapons systems, hydrodynamic tests, sub-critical experiments, and related qualification efforts.

The successful candidate will provide leadership and overall management of a large E-11 portfolio that is comprised of work performed for multiple programs, including the B61, W76, W78, W88, and W93. The PM is expected to serve as the primary interface between technical leads and program partners, with the ability to help translate mission needs into well-defined requirements, develop funding estimates, and establish and monitor executable schedules. The role requires building trust and consensus across diverse stakeholders, facilitating negotiations, and maintaining proactive, solutions-oriented communication to ensure strong alignment between technical teams and customers.

Working with E-DO, you will also help with developing robust metrics and reporting frameworks that provide leadership with transparent, data-driven insights into program performance. You will also implement risk identification, tracking, and reporting methodology that enables proactive mitigation and clear communication of projects health.

This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering innovation and strategic program execution, shaping the future of E-11 capabilities.

E-11 Science/Engineering Program Manager key responsibilities:

• Gathering status reports across all E-11 projects from FLMs, team leads, projects leads and individual designers and engineers
• Serving as an effective liaison on projects' scope/schedule/resources/budget between E-11 personnel and stakeholders
• Attending weekly Integrated Schedule meetings
• Tracking budgets and work package deliverables throughout the current fiscal year
• Working with customers and E-11 staff to develop and finalize work packages for the upcoming fiscal year
• Coordinating with the group's budget analyst on a weekly basis to proactively address any budget concerns, update staff forecasts, and maintain a close working relationship
• Tracking new design requests and working closely with FLMs to ensure their timely assignments
• Assisting with metric data collection and analysis
• Assisting with procurement tracking, working closely with vendors, E-11 personnel and programs
• Assisting with contract tracking

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Program Management:

• Defining program work scope, schedules, budgets, priorities, and performance milestones;
• Developing cost, scope and schedule baselines;
• Reporting cost and schedule variance; and
• Managing change control and risk

The capacity to work independently with minimum supervision, as well as the ability to be an effective member of a multidisciplinary team is expected.

Technical Skills:

• Ability to understand technical concepts related to E-11 capabilities and customer requirements within the portfolios you support

Collaboration:

• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills, e.g. formal / informal publications and reports
• Ability to serve as the primary spokesperson for a program, reporting status and proactively informing stakeholders of any issues

Process Improvements:

• Demonstrated ability to identify, design, and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, consistency, and program outcomes for internal employees, customers and leaders

Ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance, which usually requires US citizenship

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

Desired Qualifications

• Formal project or program management training or certification (e.g., PMP)
• Familiarity with MicroStrategy, CRES, Synthesis, pivot tables
• Experience supporting DOE/NNSA programs or interacting with federal stakeholders
• Active DOE or DoD Security Clearance
• Active Sigma-15
• Demonstrated initiative in identifying and implementing business process improvements.

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: Along with your resume, please include a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet each of the minimum requirements and any of the desired qualifications.

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 (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.

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.