Science​/Engineering Project Leader 1​/2

** What You Will Do*
* ** This position will be filled at either the Science/Engineering Project Leader 1 or*
* ** Science/Engineering Project Leader 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.*
* The DP-5 Production Integration Group is seeking a Science/Engineering Project Leader to support the Detonator Production Enterprise. The Project Leader Team plans and coordinates manufacturing readiness activities to ensure the timely delivery of the highest quality detonation products and services to our customers. In this role, you will translate programmatic requirements into executable shop-floor plans and coordinate cross-functional production activities to ensure safe, secure, and timely execution.

You will work closely with manufacturing, engineering, quality, safety, and program management organizations to drive alignment between production commitments and operational capability.

** Science/Engineering Project Leader 1 ($87,800-$143,000)*
* Under guidance from senior leaders, you will:

+ Develop integrated project plans      and schedules supporting manufacturing readiness and production execution

+ Build work breakdown structures      and define executable work packages for production organizations

+ Coordinate activities across      engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program teams

+ Monitor scope, schedule, and      production deliverables to ensure commitments are met

+ Identify risks to production      readiness and implement mitigation strategies

+ Support execution reviews and      communicate project status to stakeholders

+ Ensure activities are aligned with      safety, security, and quality requirements

This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing operations, and program execution in support of national security.

** Science/Engineering Project Leader 2  ($106,400 - $176,000)*
* In addition to the responsibilities of the lower level, the Science/Engineering Project Leader 2 independently manages moderately complex manufacturing readiness and production integration efforts with limited direction.

At this level, you will:

+ Lead integrated production      readiness efforts across multiple organizations

+ Develop and manage comprehensive      execution plans tied to programmatic deliverables

+ Coordinate directly with program      managers and line organizations to align scope, resources, and production      schedules

+ Oversee mid-sized cross-functional      teams supporting production execution

+ Serve as the primary point of      contact for assigned production integration efforts

+ Proactively identify production      risks, resource constraints, and schedule impacts, implementing corrective      actions as needed

+ Integrate production activities      with broader enterprise priorities and customer commitments

You will play a critical role in ensuring manufacturing capability, capacity, and readiness are aligned with mission requirements.

** What You Need*
* ** Minimum

Job Requirements:

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* + Demonstrated ability to develop and execute      project plans, work breakdown structures, and work packages

+ Experience managing scope, schedule, and      deliverables in a production or technical environment

+ Knowledge of engineering or manufacturing      principles

+ Strong interpersonal and coordination skills,      with ability to build relationships across organizations

+ Experience working with cross-functional teams

+ Understanding of safety, security, and quality      requirements in a regulated environment

+ Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q      Clearance which typically requires US citizenship

** Additional

Job Requirements for Science/Engineering Project Leader 2:*
* In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requ
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+ Demonstrated ability to independently manage      moderately complex technical or production projects

+ Experience leading cross-functional teams in a      manufacturing or operations environment

+ Advanced understanding of project management      methodologies and change control

+ Proven ability to negotiate scope, priorities,      and resources across organizations

+ Experience identifying production or readiness      risks and implementing mitigation strategies

** Education/Experience at Science/Engineering Project Leader 1** :
Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering related field from an accredited institution and 2 years directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

** Education/Experience at Science/Engineering Project Leader 2** :
Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering related field from an accredited institution and 5 years directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level an advanced degree is…