Deputy Associate Program Leader for Nuclear Materials Metallurgy - Active security clearance requir

Company Description

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Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

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Pay Range

$172,140 - $221,064 Annually for the SEL.3 level

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Job Description

We have one opening for a Deputy Associate Program Leader (DAPL) in Metallurgy. You will support the Associate Program Leader in managing metallurgical processing, materials characterization, and surface science activities for the Nuclear Materials Program and, in the APL’s absence, will have the authority to act in their role. This position involves project, personnel, and resource management as well as work supervision in a highly regulated nuclear facility. You will interface with stakeholders, provide progress updates, and prepare technical reports and presentations. This position is in the Materials Science Division within the Physical & Life Sciences Directorate.

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

You will

• Ensure programmatic objectives are achieved in full compliance with the ES&H Manual, the facility Design Safety Analysis (DSA) and Facility Safety Plan (FSP), and applicable Work Control Documents (WCDs);
• Provide technical direction to the development of innovative technologies that address complex and unique issues involving the processing and characterization of special nuclear materials;
• Communicate program priorities to direct reports, delegate work, prepare project plans/schedules, assess resource requirements, oversee project development and maturity;
• Provide status updates to stakeholders and support team members by identifying and securing the resources or operational solutions needed to deliver programmatic milestones on schedule;
• Onboard and train new employees while demonstrating outstanding Conduct of Operations principles, high attention to technical detail, scientific curiosity, and a commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accountability;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top-Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency with SCI at the time of hire;
• B.S. degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Nuclear Engineering, or a closely related field or the equivalent combination of education and related experience;
• Significant experience in thermomechanical processing, mechanical testing, and/or materials characterization;
• Advanced knowledge of the nuclear materials process flowsheet;
• Current Certified or Senior Certified Fissile Material Handler status or the equivalent;
• Expert communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills necessary to present, explain, and advise senior management;
• Ability to travel.

Additional Information

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Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

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• Flexible Benefits Package;
• 401(k);
• Relocation Assistance;
• Education Reimbursement Program;
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs);
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• Our core beliefs - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/our-values;
• Employee engagement - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/employee-engagement.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at time of hire.

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