Global Security Unclassified & Classified Computing Program Manager; Science​/Engineering Progra

What You Will Do

A technically and programmatically experienced Program Manager is sought to lead Global Security (GS) Unclassified & Classified Computing Programs at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). The role involves providing computing resources to a broad range of customers across GS programs and beyond, spanning multiple divisions, program offices, and external sponsors and customers.

• Provide overall program direction and leadership, maintaining high‑level cognizance of all GS computing activities across all utilized networks.
• Implement and oversee rigorous program management; track, forecast, and report progress on a routine basis; and use project controls to identify and mitigate program risk related to cost, scope, and schedule.
• Effectively identify, manage, and mitigate risk related to the complex security envelope inherent to GS computing programs; navigate evolving security policies and processes in collaboration with the LANL Chief Information Office (CIO) and other stakeholders.
• Support GS computing infrastructure, including compute, storage, container and virtualization services, applications, license management, Help Desk, and testbed development at Unclassified level and migration to Classified level.
• Lead R&D initiatives, architecture and design of end‑to‑end special applications and systems, and maintain subcontracts and procurements in collaboration with others.
• Foster a respectful work environment, encourage continuous learning, and treat failure as a learning tool.

• Project and Program Management:
  Substantial experience leading complex projects with strict deadlines; success as a project leader, principal investigator, or task leader; experience with institutional planning, strategic planning, and infrastructure investments.
• Technical Expertise:
  Proficiency with complex computing programs, environments, and architectures; experience managing computing environments at a large R&D scale.
• Heterogeneous Computing Environment Expertise:
  Proficiency in configuration management, platform engineering, storage engineering, security infrastructure, application development, continuous monitoring, networking, compute and data center design, commercial licensing, and software support.
• Risk Management:
  
  Familiarity with risk‑management frameworks and LANL’s cybersecurity approach.
• Institutional Awareness:
  Expertise or ability to learn LANL budgeting and acquisition systems and associated funding policies.
• Relationship‑Building and Communication:
  Strong verbal and written communication skills and consultative experience developing high‑level internal and external customer relationships.
• Teaming and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Strong interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, creative problem solving, and ability to lead and influence internal and external collaborations.
• Clearance:
  Active Q‑clearance or ability to obtain a DOE‑Q Clearance is required.

Position requires a bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering related field from an accredited institution and 12 years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. An advanced degree is typically expected.

• Active SCI‑clearance or ability to acquire
• Experience with Global Security programs and associated operations models
• Experience with LANL‑specific security requirements at various classification levels
• Strong track record of working with LANL CIO and Network Infrastructure (ICE) organizations
• Proven record of developing junior personnel into domain experts and advancing team members into mid‑career and senior leadership roles
• Substantial experience with space‑based and remote‑sensing instrumentation systems
• Experience interacting directly with LANL sponsors and GS mission stakeholders
• Knowledge of Human Performance Improvement and SCoR principles implementation

• Sitting and standing:
  Ability to remain seated or standing for extended periods; sitting may exceed 50% of the workday.
• Mobility:
  Ability to walk at least 0.25 mile continuously and up/down three flights of stairs.
• Lifting:
  Ability to occasionally lift or carry objects weighing up to 20…