Nuclear Nonproliferation Program Manager

Idaho National Laboratory•Idaho Falls, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Nuclear Nonproliferation Program Manager in its Nuclear Nonproliferation department. The position leads technical analysis in nuclear safeguards, reactor security, and fuel cycle intelligence, helping safeguard critical control systems in areas such as power grids, oil and gas pipelines, and nuclear facilities. The role oversees an expanding portfolio of projects and programs, including projects managed by subordinate Project Managers, and works with internal teams and external partners to align laboratory capabilities with mission requirements. The Program Manager develops technical intelligence assessments and other actionable products for senior decision-makers; coordinates with Intelligence Community, DOE/NNSA, interagency, and other partners; manages program scope, schedules, budgets, risks, deliverables, and changes; and supports engineering projects involving facility upgrades or construction. The role also develops teams, supports business growth by identifying opportunities and matching INL capabilities to client needs, advises on emerging capabilities, and coaches managers and future leaders. The position is based at the UB2 facility in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and follows a 9x80 schedule with every other Friday off. It reports to the manager of the Nuclear Nonproliferation team. This is a multi-level posting, with placement at Level 4 or Level 5 based on the candidate’s experience and skills. It is a testing-designated position requiring pre-employment and periodic drug testing.

Requirements

Level 4: Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering or a related field and 9 years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree in the same fields and 6 years of relevant experience; or a PhD in the same fields and 4 years of relevant experience.
Level 5: Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering or a related field and 14 years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree in the same fields and 8 years of relevant experience; or a PhD in the same fields and 6 years of relevant experience.
Relevant experience must include intelligence and counterintelligence and nuclear nonproliferation (NNP) experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE level Q and SCI level security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance.
Ability to perform the listed physical duties, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds without assistance.

Nice To Haves

10 or more years of intelligence and counterintelligence and nuclear nonproliferation (NNP) experience.
An advanced degree in a technical field, such as Nuclear Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate, Project Management Institute (PMI) Certification, or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

Develop and refine technical intelligence assessments on nonproliferation issues, translating complex analysis into clear, actionable products for senior decision-makers.
Build and maintain relationships with Intelligence Community, DOE/NNSA, and interagency stakeholders to align laboratory capabilities with mission requirements and influence program direction.
Oversee multiple ongoing and rapidly expanding projects, including projects managed by subordinate Project Managers.
Track deliverables and ensure operational activities are planned and scheduled to support timely completion of program and project work.
Manage project changes and interventions, execute projects within assigned schedules and budgets, and correct deviations.
Recommend timely resolutions to project problems and issues and use conflict-resolution skills to manage competing stakeholder interests.
Direct or support engineering projects for facility upgrades and new construction, including planning, budgeting, procurement, and project management.
Develop research, engineering, and operations teams to help partners meet their goals.
Coordinate with DOE, DOW, other partners, and INL operations, research, and business organizations.
Prepare or direct progress and special reports for customers and management.
Ensure laboratory project-management requirements and standards are met and consistently applied in accepting and integrating work.
Integrate managed scope with ongoing and evolving mission needs and maintain customer contact and work relationships throughout each program.
Conduct periodic project and customer meetings to review progress and discuss issues.
Ensure project teams resolve coordination, schedule, and priority issues.
Obtain customer acceptance of work and document turnover activities.
Prepare and submit final project reports and promptly close out projects supporting the program.
Identify new opportunities and support growth in a dynamic security R&D business environment.
Match INL capabilities to client capability gaps and needs, and advise on emerging capabilities.
Analyze organizational data to identify disparities and implement solutions, combining analysis with experience and knowledge to produce executable solutions.
Develop teams as needed to complete projects successfully.
Coach other managers, support succession planning, and develop future leaders at INL.