Strategic Program Leader, Lethality & Signatures

LLNL

Livermore (CA)

On-site

USD 227,000 - 346,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) invites applications for an Associate Program Leader for the Lethality & Signatures (L&S) group in the International Assessment (IA) Program. You will lead a dynamic team, develop project execution plans, manage resources, budgets, and schedules, and provide technical and analytical leadership to analysts and principal investigators serving DoW sponsors.

This role sits within the Global Security Principal Directorate’s Z Program.

Qualifications

Master’s or Ph.D. in a physical science, nuclear physics, weapons design, engineering, political science or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
Active DOE Q clearance at hire (or Top Secret with SCI access) and ability to obtain SCI access.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams to execute deliverables for external sponsors.
Experience supervising personnel, resource planning, and collaborating with diverse teams.
Excellent verbal and written communication to present proposals and report results.

Responsibilities

Lead IA Program leadership team and influence objectives and goals.
Provide technical and analytical leadership for analysts and sponsors.
Identify program opportunities and develop internal investment strategies with senior leaders.
Formulate and execute short-term and strategic goals, schedules, and budgets.
Provide project management oversight for DoW-sponsored projects and resource planning.
Plan staffing, manage budgets, and attract/retain qualified staff.
Lead performance management and career development for L&S group members.
Build strong sponsor and stakeholder relationships to ensure project success.
Perform other duties as assigned.