Los Alamos, NM Los Alamos National Laboratory
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What You Will Do
This position will be filled at either the Program Manager 1/Program Manager 2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
Are you looking for a fast-paced, mission-driven environment where you can contribute to a high-performing team? This is your opportunity to join the Plutonium Infrastructure Directorate’s Business Systems Integration (BSI) team at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
BSI plays a vital role in supporting the execution of capital projects central to the Laboratory’s plutonium pit production mission-essential for maintaining and modernizing the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile. We work at the intersection of operations, planning, data analysis, and project management to ensure seamless coordination and sustained execution across the Directorate.
As a Program Manager 1 or 2, you will support a variety of planning, execution, and reporting activities across complex projects, including coordination with laboratory stakeholders, and technical teams. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative, adaptable professional with strong analytical and communication skills.
Program Manager 1 $85,900 – $139,900
Step into a pivotal role within the ALDPI team modernizing the facilities that power Los Alamos National Laboratory’s national-security mission. As an entry-level Program Manager 1, you will turn strategy into measurable progress by rallying engineers, and planners, around crystal-clear deliverables and schedules. You will create and steward real-time scheduling dashboards, improve initiatives across every work order, and weave field change requests and integrated work documents into a living construction schedule that guides crews in the field each day. Your leadership will keep projects on track, and the Laboratory’s critical infrastructure moving confidently toward the future.
Program Manager 2 $104,100 – $172,200
At Program Manager 2 level, you will amplify that impact across an entire portfolio of moderately complex programs that shape ALPI. Acting as the interface for project and scheduling sponsors, you will negotiate scope, and marshal resources to seize emerging improvement initiatives. Your judgment will drive the development of integrated schedule baselines, proactive risk-mitigation plans, and forward-looking performance improvement initiative. By mentoring project leaders and championing continuous improvement, you will ensure every construction milestone advances the Laboratory’s enduring mission of science and national security.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Communication & Teamwork:
Proven experience building partnerships and strategic relationships with diverse stakeholders. Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization. Demonstrated commitment to team collaboration and shared problem-solving. Ability to follow and implement internal policies and procedures to ensure operational compliance.
Leadership & Initiative:
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with team members to support planning and decision-making. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities. Proactive approach to identifying and resolving problems within a team environment.
Program/Project Management:
Entry-level knowledge of project planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement. Experience supporting resource planning and oversight of execution activities. Familiarity with identifying risks and contributing to mitigation strategies. Demonstrated judgment in evaluating and supporting project trade-offs.
Institutional and Organizational Acumen:
Experience interfacing with Laboratory divisions/groups and NNSA federal counterparts.
Additional Job Requirements for Program Manager 2:
Working knowledge of Project Management principles and tools (e.g., Primavera P6, EVMS, Project Controls).
Experience with FCR and IWD work packages. Experience with program development and long-range strategic resource planning. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and solve complex organizational problems. Experience managing shifting priorities and supporting staff. Skilled in developing performance metrics and generating monthly reports.
Education/Experience at Program Manager 1: Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution and 2 years of directly related program management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education/Experience at Program Manager 2: Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution and 5 years of directly related program management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
Clearance: Active DOE Q Clearance
Demonstrated experience in budget including direct and indirect.
Demonstrated experience performing work in areas with nuclear facilities operations requirements.
Demonstrated experience with 24 hour shift work, including shift strategies and implementation, response, scheduling, supervision, and standard operating procedures.
At this level an advanced degree may be prioritized.
Work Environment:
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:
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.
For full consideration, please provide a comprehensive resume, which outlines how you meet the minimum and desired skills noted above.
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 (https://directives.nnsa.doe.gov/supplemental-directive/sd-0206-0002) . 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 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-BOrder-A/@Aimages/file) for additional information.
No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.
HRP: This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.
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 (https://int.lanl.gov/policy/documents/P701.pdf) for applicant eligibility requirements.
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 applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.
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