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What You Will Do

Come join our team! The Metrology Program and Calibration Laboratory (MPCL) Group Leader will serve as a member of the Institutional Quality and Performance Assurance (IQPA) management team to plan, coordinate, and manage metrology program, calibration laboratory operations, and programmatic interface activities with our customers. We are seeking a highly motivated self-starter with advanced knowledge of ISO17025, who can lead programs providing process and system evaluations to validate compliance. The MPCL Group Leader will identify opportunities for improvement and develop/implement creative and compliant solutions to a variety of customer service and calibration laboratory operations challenges. The MPCL delivers the highest quality metrology program and calibration services to our customers to ensure simultaneous excellence. The Group Leader will report to the IQPA Division Leader.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Management of the implementation of the ISO17025 accredited Quality Management System requirements and the MPCL Quality Assurance Plan.

• Ensuring operations are compliant with DOE 414.1D, DOE Contractor Standards Laboratory requirements, and ISO17025 requirements. Overseeing the planning and approval of procurement processes and activities, planning, and coordinating training opportunities for staff, communicating with human resources, and interfacing with the NNSA Primary Standards Laboratory (PSL) in Albuquerque, NM.

• Interpreting requirements, engaging in strategic planning, and managing day-to-day business operations of the group.

• Supporting the Laboratory mission by providing expert level quality support, executing strategic leadership, facilitating performance improvement, strengthening the quality culture, and advancing the Laboratory's growth as a learning organization.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Technical Leadership

Expert-level experience leading technical operations and demonstrating effective decision-making and creative problem-solving including skills in researching and recommending alternative solutions to problems and the ability to clarify technical program requirements for a tailored application.

Staffing and Budget Experience

Experience as a line manager or senior advisor in the planning and execution of developing and implementing staffing and budget plans, and then delivering the necessary support to programs with diverse needs.

Collaboration and Coalition Building

Advanced experience with team building and collaboration to develop, implement, and manage innovative requirements-based process improvements.

Communication

Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills that includes reporting on operations and business programs to Federal oversight partners and program owners, higher-level management, customers, and stakeholders.

Quality Program Management

Expert-level knowledge implementing quality programs, preferably in support of nuclear facility operations or programs. Lead work activities that provide integration of 10 CFR 830 Subpart A Quality Assurance Requirements, DOE Order 414.1D Quality Assurance, or Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA-1) Consensus Standard.

Leadership/Influence

Expert-level experience managing change and demonstrated ability to influence senior management and stakeholders regarding program implementation and support planning.

Clearance

The ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance, which typically requires U.S. citizenship.

Education/Experience: Position requires a bachelor's degree and 12 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience in engineering, metrology and calibration laboratory operations, or quality programs.

Desired Qualifications:

Metrology/Calibration Laboratory Operations

Advanced knowledge of DOE Contractor Standards Laboratory or ISO 17025 accredited calibration laboratory operations and metrology programs, to include proficiency in IndySoft calibration management software.

LANL Mission/DOE/NNSA

Familiarity with the LANL mission and programs to include NQA-1 implementation, DOE 414.1D. Experience working closely with DOE/NNSA.

Clearance

Active DOE Q Clearance.

Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Sitting, Climbing stairs, Bending, Stooping, Crouching, Kneeling, Twisting the trunk or back, Lifting 30+ pounds, Carrying 1-5 pounds.

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.

Notes to Applicants:

• For full consideration, please provide a cover letter addressing each of the required and desired skills.

• Writing samples may be requested upon invitation for interview.

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 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 applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.