Explosives and Energetics Program Manager; Science​/Engineering Program Manager

High Explosives and Energetics Program Manager (Science/Engineering Program Manager 4)

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks a Program Manager to lead participation in the NA‑193.3 High Explosives and Energetics (HE&E) program portfolio.

• Lead LANL’s participation and support to the HE&E Program Office to provide high‑explosive materials for stockpile production and national security.
• Execute programmatic objectives: technology maturation, manufacturing methods, deployment to production sites, and infrastructure to support stockpile needs.
• Serve as primary point of contact for the laboratory’s role in the NA‑193.3 portfolio.
• Collaborate with the High Explosives Strategy Office (ALDW‑PO) and other program offices (Stockpile Modernization, Science Programs, Engineering Technology Maturation, etc.) to advance energetic‑materials development and transition to production.
• Participate in national‑level strategic initiatives and working groups on high explosives.

• Goal 1:
  Stabilize – strengthen supply chain, improve resiliency, increase production reliability, and accelerate development of new energetic molecules and binders to production scale.
• Goal 2:
  Modernize – invest in infrastructure, implement advanced manufacturing techniques, and establish scalable, repeatable processes.
• Goal 3:
  Integrate – coordinate across the energetics enterprise.

• Program Management – expert knowledge in defining scope, schedule, budget, risk, and cost control.
• Communication – excellent interpersonal, oral, and written skills; ability to build consensus.
• Project Facilitation – proven ability to meet schedules and deliverables; work independently with minimum supervision.
• Training/Certifications – PMP certification or willingness to obtain within first year.
• Education/Experience – bachelor’s degree in science or engineering (advanced degree expected); 12 years of related experience, or equivalent combination.
• Desired Qualifications – knowledge of HE&E mission, regulatory requirements, and nuclear‑weapon complex; leadership within the complex; strategic collaboration; partner‑building with DOE/NNSA customers, agencies, academia, and industry; advanced degree (MBA, MS, etc.); active Q clearance.

• Onsite in Los Alamos, NM.
• Regular appointment; 1‑year minimum commitment.
• Travel 1 × /month.

• PPO or high‑deductible medical; dental & vision; basic life & disability.
• Paid childbirth & parental leave.
• 401(k) – 6% match, 3.5% annual.
• Tuition assistance.
• Flexible schedules & PTO.
• Onsite gyms & wellness.
• Relocation packages (outside 50‑mile radius).

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal‑opportunity employer. Q clearance required; U.S. citizenship required.

Submit a resume and cover letter addressing each key requirement.