Deputy Laboratory Director (Associate Laboratory Director)

What You Will Do

Lead business services for one of the most important scientific organizations in the world! Los Alamos National Laboratory has a rare opportunity for an exceptional Associate Laboratory Director to oversee our Business Management Directorate, including a staff of approximately 1,600 employees, students, and contractors. The Associate Laboratory Director for Business Management serves as a member of the Laboratory's executive management team and drives seamless business solutions with timely, technology-driven, and performance-based results through a talented team and creativity focused on superior service.

Reporting to the Deputy Laboratory Director for Operations, the Associate Laboratory Director for Business Management is directly responsible for seven major divisions. Important capabilities within the Directorate include accounting, finance, procurement, information technology, and cyber security. Key positions reporting to the Associate Laboratory Director include the Laboratory's Chief Financial Officer, Chief Information Officer, Procurement Director, and Chief Information Security Officer.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to apply your business expertise and principled leadership skills while leaving a lasting legacy in support of Los Alamos National Laboratory's iconic mission.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Leadership

Successful experience as a senior leader of a large, complex business organization delivering on a broad portfolio of significant fiscal and programmatic responsibilities, including demonstrated experience serving as a member of a senior leadership team and managing the strategic planning and execution of major business programs, implementing cultural change initiatives, and driving organizational learning and continuous improvement.

Business Capabilities

Expert working knowledge and demonstrated advanced experience in multiple areas associated with the position which may include any of the following: Accounting, finance, payroll, taxation, procurement, property management, document control, records management, cyber security, business-related software development, network engineering, and IT service delivery.

Financial Accountability

Demonstrated experience managing budgeting and financial evaluations and forecasts for a large and complex organization, including budgeting systems formulation and execution of requirements, maintaining a transparent financial cost reporting system, and providing detailed and accurate cost reports.

Compliance and Security

Demonstrated experience developing and implementing plans or programs to meet or exceed business-related laws, regulations, performance measures, or contractual requirements within a highly sensitive or classified environment, including experience certifying and ensuring the security of large-scale business information systems and integrating and implementing tenets of multiple management systems such as safety, security, and conduct of operations.

Collaboration and Organizational Development

Demonstrated ability to build and grow both internal and external relationships with a variety of senior-level managers, direct reports and stakeholders, including attracting, developing, mentoring, and retaining talent to sustain organizational capability and steward an engaged and inclusive culture.

Education and Years of Relevant Experience

Requires a master's degree in a related business discipline and a minimum fifteen years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications:

U.S. Government Experience

Experience building relationships with U.S. Government officials and/or ensuring compliance with U.S Government contractual requirements is highly desired; experience working specifically with the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is strongly preferred.

Active Clearance

An active U.S. Government clearance is highly desired; a DOE clearance is strongly preferred..

Work Environment:

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position Commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Note to Applicants: Along with your resume, please include a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet each of the minimum requirements and any of the desired qualifications.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network

• Dental and vision insurance

• Free basic life and disability insurance

• Paid childbirth and parental leave

• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)

• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)

• Onsite gyms and wellness programs

• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2: Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Incentive Compensation Program: Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to ~~~ or call ~~~ option 1.