Los Alamos National Laboratory Hiring for R&D Manager 3 at Los Alamos, New Mexico Full Time

Vacancy Name: IRC114824

Description

Job TitleR&D Manager 3

LocationLos Alamos, NM, US

Organization NameHPC-DO/High Performance Computing

Minimum Salary138700

Maximum Salary240500

What You Will Do

The work we do at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) matters to our country and the world! The HPC Division provides production high performance computing systems services to the Laboratory. The HPC Division is seeking an R&D Manager 3 to serve as Deputy Group Leader and partner with the Group Leader to meet programmatic objectives via excellent technical management, personnel safety, security, and compliance in all areas associated with High Performance Computing. You will be a valuable member of the HPC division management team and will report to the Group Leader. Your work starts with the early phases of acquisition, development, and production readiness of HPC platforms, and continues through the maintenance and operation of these systems and the facilities in which they are housed. HPC Division also manages the network, parallel file systems, storage, and visualization infrastructure associated with the HPC platforms. The Division directly supports the Laboratory’s HPC user base and aids, at multiple levels, in the effective use of HPC resources to generate science. Additionally, we support selected research activities that we deem important to our mission.

Deputy Group Leaders (DGL) are key members and contributors in the leadership team responsible for supporting the strategic direction for the group, providing oversight on R&D initiatives, working with, and supporting the group and division leadership, developing, and maintaining good customer and cross-organizational relations, promoting a strong safety, security, and ethics culture, and assisting the group and division office on other duties as assigned.

Deputy Group Leader responsibilities include:

• Contributor in supporting the strategic direction for the group, providing oversight/coordination on technical initiatives to assure resources and capabilities, coordinating communication across organizational boundaries to promote quality customer service

• Participate in organizational management, including budgeting, forecasting and financial management, capabilities and staff development, succession planning, personnel, and salary management, performance appraisal, human resources management, mentoring, coaching, and building effective teams., and ensuring a safe and secure workplace

• Promote customer and cross-organizational relations, a strong safety, security, and ethics culture, and assist the senior management with other duties as assigned.

The position is funded with the expectation that the successful candidate will assist the group leader in managing the group and may engage in active and funded programmatic technical research at approximately 50%.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Leadership

Ability to identify, recruit and retain innovative staff and support their development to support new weapon design and tech maturation. Demonstrated record of developing and fostering successful cross-organizational teams to solve complex problems.

Technical Excellence

Leadership level knowledge of at least one of the following areas exercised in a large scale production computing environment:

• HPC computing system administration

• Application of computing and/or infrastructure configuration management at large scales

• High performance networking in an HPC setting

• Parallel archival storage systems

• DOE/Government and/or large scale computing procurement activities

• 24/7 data center and/or HPC system operations

• HPC programming environments

• HPC user consulting/help desk

• HPC software tools and applications support

• HPC systems and environmental monitoring

• HPC cyber security

• Parallel data archives

• Serial and parallel file systems

• HPC workload management/scheduling

• HPC operational support: Hardware, support, logistics, monitoring etc.

Business Management

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical staff to set and achieve organizational goals.

Communication and Collaboration Skills

Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of Laboratory personnel and external customers. An accomplished record of developing and fostering successful cross-organizational teams.

Security Clearance

Active DOE Q clearance desired or clear ability to obtain. This typically requires U.S. citizenship.

Experience working in a classified computing environment.

Education and Years of Relevant Experience: Position requires a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field from an accredited institution and 5 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of governmental policies and procedures, particularly those related to personnel management, budget oversight, safety, and security, environment, and community relations.

• Experience with large scale simulation of complex physical processes

• Prior experience directing the administration of research and development employees including, forecasting staffing requirements, directing assignments, assuring workforce development, monitoring performance, and initiating personnel actions.

• Leadership level knowledge of at least two of the following areas exercised in a large scale production computing environment:

• HPC computing system administration

• Application of computing and/or infrastructure configuration management at large scales

• High performance networking in an HPC setting

• Parallel archival storage systems

• DOE/Government and/or large scale computing procurement activities

• 24/7 data center and/or HPC system operations

• HPC programming environments

• HPC user consulting/help desk

• HPC software tools and applications support

• HPC systems and environmental monitoring

• HPC cyber security

• Parallel data archives

• Serial and parallel file systems

• HPC workload management/scheduling

• HPC operational support: Hardware, support, logistics, monitoring etc.

Location: This position will be located in Los Alamos, NM.

COVID Vaccine :

The COVID vaccine is mandatory for all Laboratory employees, on-site contractors, and on-site subcontractors unless granted an accommodation under applicable state or federal law. This requirement will apply to those working on-site, those teleworking, and all new hires.

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.

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 (paid sick, vacation, 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). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance which requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon position, additional authorization to access nuclear weapons information may be required that may or may not be available to dual citizens depending upon the circumstances.

*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. SeeDOE Order 472.2 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-BOrder-chg1-pgchg) 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 PolicyPolicy P701 (https://int.lanl.gov/policy/documents/P701.pdf) for applicant eligibility requirements.

Incentive Compensation Program: Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program.

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 [email protected] or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.

Employment StatusFull Time

Appointment TypeRegular

Regular

Contact Details

Contact NameSandoval, Cristin Nicole

[email protected]

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