Program Manager

Idaho National Laboratory seeks Program Managers to spearhead high-impact, strategic programs at the forefront of nuclear innovation, shaping solutions that strengthen national energy security, scientific advancement, and critical infrastructure while driving transformative projects that push boundaries in nuclear technology. You'll oversee multiple ongoing, rapidly expanding projects potentially managed by subordinate project managers, track project deliverables using appropriate tools, ensure proper planning and scheduling for operational-related activities to support timely completion of program work, and implement and manage project changes to achieve successful outputs. Your responsibilities include proactively managing and executing sets of projects into programs on schedule and within budgets, directing or supporting engineering projects related to upgrading facilities and constructing new facilities, aiding in developing research and engineering teams to help partners meet goals, interfacing with partners including DOE and DOD to coordinate among laboratory operations, preparing progress and special reports to customers and management, ensuring laboratory requirements and standards are met, maintaining customer contact and work relationships, identifying new opportunities and supporting growth, and developing teams to successfully complete projects.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee multiple ongoing, rapidly expanding projects, some of which are managed by subordinate Project Managers.
• Track project deliverables using appropriate tools. Ensure proper planning and scheduling for operational-related activities to support timely and successful completion of program/project work. Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve successful project outputs.
• Proactively manage and execute sets of projects into programs on schedule and within assigned budgets. Act as appropriate to correct deviations from schedule and budget. Provide recommendations to project management to allow timely resolution of problems and issues. Use appropriate conflict resolution skills to manage competing stakeholder interests.
• Direct or support engineering projects related to upgrading facilities, constructing new facilities to include planning, budgeting, procuring, and managing projects.
• Aid in developing research, engineering, and operations teams to help partners meet their goals.
• Interface with partners (DOE, DOD, and others) and coordinate among INL operations, research, and business organizations to support programs in the area of specialty.
• Prepare or direct the preparation of progress and special reports to customer and management.
• Ensure that laboratory requirements and standards for the management of projects are met and are consistently applied in the acceptance and integration of work. Integrate managed scope with ongoing and evolving mission needs.
• Ensure that all customer contact, including major correspondence and work relationships between management and the customer, is maintained throughout the duration of the program. Conduct periodic project and customer meetings to review progress and discuss issues. Ensure problems involving coordination, schedule, and the setting of priorities are resolved by the project teams. Obtain the customer's acceptance of the work and document all turnover activities. Responsible for the preparation and submission of the final project reports and prompt close-out of the projects supporting the program.
• Identify new opportunities and support growth in a dynamic and necessarily agile security R&D business environment. Match INL unique capabilities with capability gaps and needs of clients. Advise on emerging capabilities.
• Analyze data to understand organizational disparities and implement solutions to address the identified disparity. Combine data analysis with experience/knowledge to deliver reliable and executable solutions.
• Develop teams as appropriate to successfully complete projects.
• Coach other managers, support succession planning, and actively develop future leaders at INL

Required:

• Bachelor's in Engineering from an accredited institution.
  • Bachelor's and 9 years experience, or
  • Master's and 6 years experience, or
  • PhD and 4 years experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate, Project Management Institute (PMI) Certification, or other equivalent certification.
• Nuclear Fuel Qualification Program
• Experience functioning as a project lead, project manager, or lead role determined with level.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Depending on the assigned directorate, must be a U.S. citizen and be required to obtain and maintain a "Q" and SCI level security clearance.

Preferred:

• Experience in Nuclear Nonproliferation

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office and field/laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Information:

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Program Manager to work on our Nuclear Nonproliferation Division and the "Material Minimization, Security and International Safeguards team. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Idaho Falls facility with every other Friday off.

• Level 4: The pay range for this position is $114,360 - $234,336. At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject to multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

INL Mission:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements:

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information:

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