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Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States' security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.
We are committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This is essential to innovation and creativity for continued success of the Laboratory's mission.
Pay Range
$206,490 - $318,216 Annually
$206,490 - $265,188 Annually for the SEL.4 level
$247,800 - $318,216 Annually for the SEL.5 level
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting starting pay including education, experience, the external labor market, and internal equity.
Job Description
We have an opening for a Program Group Leader (PGL) to lead and manage the Weapon Output (WO) Program Group within Threat Mitigation (TM) in the Weapon Physics and Design (WPD) program. The WO PGL will lead a portfolio of technical efforts to plan and execute activities that support nuclear weapons outputs capabilities. A key priority for WO is to support LLNL’s Integrated Deterrence and Technical Competition (IDTC) Mission Focus Area (MFA). This position will be in the Strategic Deterrence (SD) Directorate.
This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at a higher level.
In this role, you will
- Foster coordination, communication, and positive team dynamics amongst all team members.
- Ensure development and delivery of advanced capabilities to close capability gaps and in alignment with WPD strategic goals.
- Plan and guide scientific and technical direction for the projects in the WO Program Group.
- Provide technical contributions toward advancing state-of-the-art capabilities pursed by the WO Program Group.
- Interface with the Strategic Consequence Assessments, Capabilities for Nuclear Intelligence, and Design Studies PGLs within the Future Deterrent Program elements to execute the comprehensive TM strategic plan.
- Deliver updated eBooks on at least an annual basis.
- Annually develop program plan priorities and staffing and track throughout the year.
- Manage the WO budget and report monthly on project execution status.
- Recognize, create, and implement plans to promote and foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional job responsibilities at the SEL.5 level
- Responsible for strategic planning and directing projects plus program goals and objectives.
- Act as senior expert on Weapon Output modeling requirements.
- Work in close partnership with Weapon Simulation and Computing (WSC) to build a shared awareness of capability development priorities and challenges.
- Serve on internal/external scientific/technical committees when needed and influence strategic technical decisions made by senior management, cross-program coordinators, NNSA HQ, DTRA, and the National Weapon Output Community.
Qualifications
- This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top-Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.
- Doctoral degree in engineering, physics, or a related technical field, or equivalent level of demonstrated knowledge.
- Significant Experience with multi-physics modeling and simulation with broad knowledge of design practices and familiarity with the LLNL weapon-physics programs.
- Significant experience teaming and partnering effectively to lead cross-disciplinary and cross-laboratory teams to work toward programmatic and institutional goals.
- Highly advanced problem solving, analytical, technical, organizational, and management skills necessary to independently advise, recommend, and approve appropriate actions and implement solutions.
- Expert communication skills, both written and verbal, necessary to effectively explain, present, negotiate, advise, and influence all levels of management.
- Experience fostering productive relationships with other divisions, directorates, laboratories, institutions across the DOE.
- Demonstrated experience implementing plans that promote and value inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability principles in the workplace.
Additional qualifications at the SEL.5 level
- Expert knowledge of multi-physics modeling and simulation with demonstrated deep experience in design and familiarity with the LLNL weapon-physics programs.
- Extensive experience teaming and partnering effectively to build, lead, and motivate cross-disciplinary and cross-laboratory teams to work toward programmatic and institutional goals.
- Extensive experience managing and leading a significant technical portfolio, supporting large-scale projects led by others, building budgets and spending plans, and a demonstrated ability to deliver results.
- Expert communication skills, both written and verbal, necessary to effectively explain, present, negotiate, advise, and influence all levels of management.
- Experience in strategic planning and in decision-making on matters that significantly impact WPD’s ability to achieve its overall objectives and long-range goals.
- Substantial experience sustaining productive relationships with other divisions, directorates, laboratories, NNSA management, institutions across the DOE and DTRA.
Qualifications We Desire
- Familiarity with WPD and DTRA program planning and budgeting.
- Strong relationships within the National Weapon Output Community.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Position Information
This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.
Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
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- Flexible Benefits Package
- 401(k)
- Relocation Assistance
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
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- Employee engagement - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/employee-engagement
Security Clearance
This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at time of hire.
Pre-Employment Drug Test
External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.
Pre-Placement Medical Exam
A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.
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