Easter Seals Jobs

What You Will Do

The Intelligence and Space Research (ISR) Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is recruiting a highly-motivated, dynamic leader, with experience in both management and space systems research and development (R&D), to lead the new Space Nuclear Sensing Group (ISR-8).

The newly created Space Nuclear Sensing Group is comprised of more than 40 staff members and postdoctoral fellows with core expertise in designing and operating radiation sensors that measure x-rays, gamma-rays, neutrons, and charged particles for applications including verification of international nuclear treaties, scientific missions in space physics and astrophysics, and nuclear nonproliferation. Core capabilities include advanced radiation detector R&D; radiation transport physics, modeling, and simulation; design, development, deployment, and operation of specialized space measurement systems; and analysis and interpretation of data from these systems.

The ISR-8 Group Leader will oversee the execution of technical work performed by the Group and will build, sustain, and champion its specialized capabilities and workforce. Because most projects span multiple Groups in ISR Division, the Group Leader must serve as a highly collaborative team member of ISR Division leadership team. The Group Leader will be responsible for specialized laboratories and computational infrastructure; for the safety and security envelope within which staff perform work; for professional development of staff through mentoring, coaching, and building effective teams; for ensuring high quality project deliverables on time and within budget; for understanding and managing technical, personnel, and organizational risk; for strategic planning to lead the Group into the future.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Leadership

Demonstrated ability to motivate and lead a coalition of teams with diverse skill sets and expertise through a complex technical risk landscape, e.g. competing or conflicting priorities, or within highly constrained funding and schedule. Ability to direct a creative, entrepreneurial work environment in which innovation and continuous learning are essential for solving some of the most difficult challenges in science and national security.

Experience in fostering success by identifying, managing, and mitigating technical and organizational risks; providing a safe and secure working environment; and recognizing individual and team accomplishments.

Management

Demonstrated record of successful management of a technical team, project or an organizational group which includes some experience in performance and salary management, budgeting, organization of workflow, recruitment, and workforce development.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate closely with Program Managers, Project Leaders, and staff to enable the successful fulfilment of mission deliverables on time and within budget.

Technical Knowledge

Demonstrated scientific and technical leadership in one or more areas of R&D focused on aerospace engineering, nuclear science and engineering, or space systems and technologies. Demonstrated experience with innovative research and competitive peer-review processes. Ability to lead and manage development, deployment, and exploitation of systems for space science and/or space-based national security missions.

Teaming

Proven ability to work and interact effectively in a dynamic team environment; to build and foster cross-organizational collaborations and teams; to collaboratively learn and improve through both success and failure; and to motivate staff through common goals and objectives.

Staff Development and Mentorship

Demonstrated ability to create challenging opportunities for technical staff and advance their skills and knowledge, as both individuals and as teams. Demonstrated experience as mentor or coach.

Communication

Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills with individuals and groups, and effective presentations across a wide variety of audiences including stakeholders and sponsors.

Building Tomorrow's Workforce

Demonstrated ability to attract and retain top talent spanning multiple disciplines to address compelling and urgent scientific and global security challenges. Demonstrated record of fostering a mutually respectful and inclusive work environment that values diverse experiences and perspectives to drive highly creative solutions to complex problems.

Safety and Security

Demonstrated success in improving the safety, security, environment, and health envelope of a team workplace, such as through implementing Human Performance Improvement (HPI) and/or Safe Conduct of Research (SCoR) principles.

Education/Experience: Position requires a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 8 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working in a moderate-hazard laboratory environment (such as radiation sources, high voltage electronics, or high vacuum systems)

• Demonstrated ability to work broadly across organizations to enable success of cross-disciplinary projects and to successfully work towards common goals.

• Working knowledge of DOE, NNSA, DoD, NASA, or other government agency as a partner or a sponsor.

• Demonstrated professional-level experience and scientific and technical excellence in at least one of ISR-8's core capability areas.

• Proven ability to create, communicate, and implement a strategic vision.

• Practical knowledge of typical business systems; operational and work processes; administrative and financial practices and procedures, including HR processes for personnel issues.

• Proven experience and/or formal training in leadership and management.

Work Schedule: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Note to Applicants: For full consideration, applications should submit a cover letter addressing how their knowledge, skills and abilities meet the minimum requirements with a resume.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of 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

ISR Division has been designing, building, and operating innovative ground, air, and space-based measurement and detection systems for over 60 years. We solve some of the most challenging scientific and national security problems facing the world today. Our interdisciplinary teams of engineers, technicians, and scientists work, learn, and succeed through a highly creative and dynamic R&D environment. We build, fly, operate, and analyze data from remotely deployed and space-based instruments.

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/SCI (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.

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. 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 applicable 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 a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)664-6947, opt. 3.