Program Manager

Description

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Program Manager to work in our Material Minimization, Security & International Safeguards Department. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our EROB facility with every other Friday off. You will report to the Department Manager.

Lead a group of significant company projects which are long-term in nature, do not necessarily have identifiable completion points, and, when combined, achieve results which are not attainable by managing the activities independently. Responsible and accountable for the coordinated management of multiple related projects directed toward strategic business and organizational goals. Programs contain complex activities that may span functions, organizations, geographic regions, and cultures. Establish relationships, and communicate with team members at multiple levels within and outside the organization.

Responsibilities Include:

• 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 completion of program work.
• Manage project changes and interventions to achieve successful project outputs.
• Proactively manage sets of projects into programs within assigned budgets.
• Correct deviations from schedule and budget.
• Provide recommendations to project management to allow resolution of issues.
• Direct or support engineering projects related to upgrading facilities, constructing new facilities to include planning, budgeting, procuring, and managing projects.
• Help develop research, engineering, and operations teams to help partners meet their goals.
• Work with partners (DOE, DOD, and others) and coordinate among INL operations, research, and business organizations to support programs in area of specialty.
• Prepare or direct the preparation of progress and special reports to customer and management.
• Ensure that laboratory standards for managing 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 customer's acceptance of the work and document all turnover activities.
• Prepare the final project reports and prompt close-out of the projects supporting the program.
• Identify new opportunities and support growth in necessarily agile security R&D business environment. Match INL unique capabilities with capability gaps and needs of clients.
• Advise on new capabilities.
• Analyze data to understand organizational disparities and implement solutions to address the identified disparity.
• Combine data analysis with experience to provide reliable and executable solutions.
• Develop teams to successfully complete projects.
• Coach other managers, support succession planning, and actively develop future leaders at INL.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, Project Management, or related field from an accredited institution and 9 years of relevant experience; or Masters and 6 years of relevant experience; or Ph. D and 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience functioning as a project lead, project manager, or lead role determined by level.
• Must have experience working with the nonproliferation community (customers, national laboratories,  academia, non-governmental organizations) and implementing projects in the nonproliferation space.
• Depending on assigned directorate, you must be a U.S. citizen and obtain and maintain a “Q” and SCI level security clearance

Job Information: 

• The pay range for this position is $109,260 - $223,908. At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will 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
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

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 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation’s nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

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. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply. 

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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