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What You Will Do

The R&D Manager 3 serves as a Deputy to the Group Leader and assists in establishing a vision and path for the future of C-AAC. C-AAC maintains 4 Deputy Group Leader positions, with an emphasis in each of our 4 primary operating locations. The Deputy Group Leaders partner with the C-AAC group office staff to provide strong scientific and technical leadership as well as operational, financial and administrative management for the Group. These responsibilities include ensuring compliance with work authorization, radiation protection, nuclear materials safeguards, criticality safety, and safety basis requirements. Deputy Group Leaders support the Group Leader to provide leadership to the Group's multiple programmatic activities, and effectively champion C-AAC capabilities and personnel.

C-AAC provides expertise in chemical and radiochemical analysis of materials in which actinide elements, including plutonium and uranium, often comprise a significant portion of the sample. These analyses range from assay of the major and minor components to analysis of trace impurities - spanning more than seven orders of magnitude of analytic capability.

C-AAC is a recognized national asset and leader within the international nuclear community for in-depth technical capabilities and knowledge, and the strength of the ISO 17025-accredited quality assurance program. C-AAC helps sustain the nation's nuclear security through core programmatic contributions to stockpile support, nonproliferation, and nuclear forensics. In addition, C-AAC provides customized support and problem-solving to "walk-in" customers throughout the Laboratory. #chemistry #chemleader #chemstaff #c-aac

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience working in a nuclear facility combined with a background and record of achievement in the effective implementation of Conduct of Operations.

• Demonstrated ability to provide guidance and policy interpretation.

• Demonstrated record of identifying and responding to new funding opportunities, program development, and assembling effective project teams across disciplinary and organizational boundaries.

• Thorough knowledge of and proven ability in budget preparation and oversight.

• Demonstrated record of promoting teamwork, consensus building, mentoring, and motivating peers and subordinates including conflict resolution and in dealing with performance issues.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, and demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of line, operational, program management, and facility operations personnel.

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

DOE O 426.2 Requirements for a management position in a Hazard Category 2 nonreactor nuclear facility:

• Minimum of a BS degree.

• 4 Years of Nuclear Experience (Education or experience that is job related may be substituted on a case-by-case basis. The degree may fulfill 3 of the 4 years of nuclear experience on a one-for-one time basis.)

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:

• Thorough knowledge of and experience implementing Laboratory policies, procedures, and systems.

• Strong record of technical excellence and achievement as demonstrated through publications, reports, presentations at national and international meetings.

• Understanding and knowledge of analytical/radioanalytical chemistry for nuclear and radioactive materials

• Thorough knowledge of DOE programmatic needs in plutonium pit production, threat reduction, material safeguards, and nuclear forensics.

• Knowledge of LANL and DOE Program Offices.

• Demonstrated experience managing Nuclear Materials workers (FMH, ORS, ORM HRP etc.)

• Active DOE Q clearance

• Participant in the Human Reliability Program (HRP)

Location : This position will be physically located at Los Alamos National Laboratory in Northern New Mexico.

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: This position is funded at 50% time. The expectation for the successful candidate will be that he/she can obtain programmatic funding for the remaining 50% of his/her time. While the posted salary range for this position is broad, it is highly unusual for selected applicants to be hired at the top end of the range and more common for selected candidates to grown into the full salary band over time. In addition to a resume, candidates must submit a cover letter addressing the specific requirements. Applications without this letter will not be considered.

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 maternity and parental leave

• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)

• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO)

• 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.

426.2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.

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 Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

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 applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.