Sub Technical Project Manager; Science​/Engineering Project Leader

What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either the Science/Engineering Project Leader 2 or Science/Engineering Project Leader 3 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 Space Systems Assurance and Implementation (ISR-7) Group is seeking a motivated and collaborative Science/Engineering Project Leader to join our team. Los Alamos National Laboratory's Intelligence and Space Research (ISR) Division designs, builds, delivers, and operates innovative ground-air-space-based measurement systems that support scientific discovery and national security missions. ISR's more than 400 instruments fly on over 200 satellites, including numerous NASA missions such as Voyager and the most recent Mars Rover missions.

In this role, you will serve as an integral member of a program conducting suborbital flight tests. The primary responsibility is to manage a variety of subcontracts for efforts such as launch services, flight vehicle engineering, telemetry and communications, simulations and analyses, and additional services needed to execute these missions. While the successful applicant does not need to have an intimate understanding of all engineering disciplines relating to a subcontract, they must possess enough awareness of the tasks and processes to provide proper technical oversight and ensure the subcontract work scope is executed in accordance with project, mission, and institutional requirements.

A technical background in one or more related disciplines is highly desirable.

At the higher level, this position will execute the same scope of responsibilities as at the lower level but will be expected to do so with greater independence, autonomy, and agency in decision-making. This increased responsibility comes from greater professional experience, education, and technical credentials. In addition, the SEPL3 will integrate more fully into the project leadership team, helping to shape mission strategy and execution.

• Working knowledge and experience as a technical contributor in a science and engineering environment.
• Working knowledge of and experience executing subcontracting processes, including developing statements of work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical and nontechnical information effectively with colleagues, suppliers, and project leadership.
• Experience managing supplier, subcontractor, or vendor activities, including the review and confirmation of technical milestones.
• Ability to independently manage competing priorities, take strategic initiative, and resolve complex problems creatively, efficiently, and diplomatically.
• Proficiency with business and operations systems and standard software applications (e.g., Microsoft, Adobe).
• Ability to gain a DOE Q clearance.

• Advanced knowledge of and demonstrated experience executing subcontracting processes, including developing statements of work.
• Advanced knowledge of and demonstrated experience in project management principles and practices, including ensuring resources are available to complete project deliverables within scope, schedules, and budgets.
• Significant experience developing and sustaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Position requires a 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.

Position requires a bachelor's degree in a science- or engineering-related field from an accredited institution and 8 years directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level an advanced degree is typically expected.

• Experience with procurement and support tools such as SAP Ariba, Oracle, Jira, Confluence, homegrown software, or other procurement or supplier management systems.
• Current project management certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM, or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of process improvement…