Associate Program Director for Transformational Technologies and Phase 1s - Active Security Clearance Required

LLNL•Livermore, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking an Associate Program Director for Transformational Technologies and Phase 1s (TTP1) to lead and manage a critical section within the Weapon Physics and Design (WPD) program. This role is responsible for anticipating design needs, delivering novel solutions to accelerate the weapons complex's design, manufacturing, production, and qualification cycles, and contributing to integrated demonstrator projects. The position also focuses on transforming experimental approaches for assessment and certification activities, developing future deterrent capabilities, and establishing the foundation for the nuclear weapon enterprise. The Associate Program Director will collaborate with senior management to develop capabilities and partnerships, enhance technical expertise, and foster staff development. This role serves as the LLNL Funding Stream Point of Contact (FSPOC) for the Stockpile Responsiveness Program (SRP) in NA-115, aiming to exercise all phases of the nuclear weapons life cycle, transfer capabilities to the next generation, demonstrate capabilities through prototyping and testing, shorten design and manufacturing cycles, and integrate NNSA and DoD/DoW processes. This position requires full-time on-site presence.

Requirements

Active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top-Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at time of hire.
Ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.
PhD in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field or equivalent level of demonstrated knowledge.
Extensive knowledge in nuclear weapon physics and design, expertise in a weapon science discipline, and familiarity with SD and the LLNL weapons program.
Advanced ability to delegate effectively and to build, lead, and motivate complex interdisciplinary teams to work toward programmatic and institutional goals.
Extensive experience managing and leading a significant technical portfolio, supporting large-scale projects led by others, and a demonstrated ability to deliver results.
Demonstrated advanced problem solving, analytical, technical, organizational, and management skills, necessary to independently advise, recommend, and approve appropriate actions and implement solutions.
Experience in strategic planning, and experience in decision-making on matters that significantly affect the ability of the organization and Laboratory to achieve its overall objectives and long-range goals.
Expert communication skills, both written and verbal, necessary to effectively explain, present, negotiate, advise, and influence all levels of management and government officials.
Experience sustaining productive relationships with other divisions, directorates, laboratories, NNSA management, other institutions across the DOE and DoD/DoW enterprise, and external advisors and reviewers.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the Weapon Simulation and Computing (WSC) and Weapon Technologies and Engineering (WTE) programs.

Responsibilities

Manage and execute the TT portfolio, roughly $30M in scope.
Provide technical direction for the development and implementation of the annual WPD Program Plan, including staffing and budget allocations, in collaboration with the WPD senior management team.
Lead and coordinate TT activities supporting assessment and certification capabilities development and establishing the foundation for transformation of the enterprise and experiments.
Work with the Associate Program Director for Enabling Technologies in Weapons, Technologies and Engineering (WTE) Program to support collaborative prototyping and development efforts useful to potential future Phase 1s.
Provide opportunities for growth in skills, knowledge and abilities, as well as the development of leadership skills for the next generation of weapon designers.
Develop and implement strategies to cultivate collaboration and enhance integration within WPD and across other programs in SD.
Manage and communicate objectives, accomplishments, challenges, and plans to WPD workforce.
Represent the Program to SD management, in internal and external meetings, working groups, and on special assignments.
Promote and maintain strong relationships and communications with NNSA, other NNSA laboratories, and DoD/DoW elements associated with nuclear weapons.
Conduct operations and business management in compliance with LLNS policy and procedures, contract requirements, and applicable laws and regulations.
Coordinate planning and reporting for all SRP-funded activities at LLNL to WPD, WTE, and SD management and to NNSA Federal Program Managers.
Collaborate with other FSPOCs and SD program managers to integrate and leverage SRP-funded activities to benefit SD programs.
Work collaboratively across WPD, WTE, Weapons Simulation and Computing (WSC) Programs and supporting organizations to develop the tools necessary to advance our application of materials, tools, and production methods that enable responsive development and rapid demonstration of advanced systems.
Perform other duties as assigned.