Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Posting duration
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the ‘posting date’Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
Covid-19 vaccination mandate
Sandia demonstrates its commitment to public safety in the national interest by requiring that all new hires attest to their vaccination status before commencing employmentThe requirement also applies to those who are telecommuting and working virtually.
Any concerns about the ability to meet this requirement should be directed to hr solutions at (505) 284-4700.
What your job will be like
We are seeking a qualified, self-motivated project manager who enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-rigor environment, to become the chief program scheduler for the w87-1 programThe selected candidate will interact routinely with personnel across multiple snl organizations, as well as lawrence livermore national laboratories, the national nuclear security administration (nnsa), production agencies throughout the nnsa nuclear security enterprise, and department of defense organizations.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
Coordinate schedule development, oversee resource loading, and lead schedule integration
Assist earned value (ev) lead on developing reporting requirements in respect to primavera p6 schedules
Assist the change control lead on evaluating the impacts of change requests to program schedule and critical path
Coordination with nnsa/external program schedule requirements
Primavera p6 administration, users and privileges
Lead a team of schedule coaches to ensure schedule quality and milestone alignment for the program
Provide leadership to ensure the success of an experienced cross-disciplinary team and bridge the communication between the technical team and the customer/systems group
Serve as the primary point of contact with customers, production agencies, and line management
Coordinate with other organizations to negotiate requirements and deliverables
Other responsibilities include:
Working with representatives from the systems organizations, component/subcomponent organizations, quality assurance, program management, and the production facility
Working with the technical team, customers, and quality organizations to ensure the critical path of the program is kept on track
Ensuring timely and effective communication among team members, with management, and with the system organization
Qualifications we require
Bachelor`s degree in business or other relevant degree plus five or more years of demonstrated experience in project management; or master`s degree in relevant field plus one or more years of relevant experience
Experience involving challenging engineering designs, complex engineering systems integration activities, or the oversight of multi-agency technical programs
Experience and familiarity with a major scheduling tool (primavera p6 preferred)
Proficiency in tools and applications commonly employed in project management activities
Active q or top secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain additional clearances
Ability to travel as necessary
Qualifications we desire
Knowledge of nd complex and product realization process; experience working on nd programs at the system and/ or component level
Knowledge of project management principles and experience operating in an earned value management environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated teaming skills, including the ability to work effectively with other organizations, project sponsors and customers, and suppliers
Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to develop and articulate a strategic plan and implement that plan across a cross-functional team
Experience training and mentoring new team members
Previous experience as a project lead/project manager
Experience working with design and production agencies
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with science and engineering technical management and staff
About our team
The w87-1 project management 2 department is responsible for providing project management expertise to the w87-1 modification program system team at sandia national laboratoriesThe department is also an integral part of the division 8000 nuclear deterrence (nd) project management office (pmo)The nd programs are responsible for assuring the safety, reliability and security of u.sNuclear weapons, enabling the defense of our nation through our nuclear strategic deterrentThis team partners with the system engineering team and provides knowledge of pm methodologies and tools to enable the technical line organizations to perform, oversee, and execute the scope for the w87-1.
About sandia
Sandia national laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areasSome of the main reasons we love our jobs:
Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
Extraordinary co-workers
Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
Generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
World-changing technologiesLife-changing careersLearn more about sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
These benefits vary by job classification.
Security clearance
Position requires a department of energy (doe) q security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another u.sGovernment agency (e.g., dod)Sandia is required by doe directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verificationsApplicants for employment need to be able to maintain a doe q-level security clearance, which requires u.sCitizenshipIf you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the u.sAnd another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Applicants offered employment with sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a doe security clearanceSubstance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by doe, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
Eeo
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
