Technical Program Manager

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Technical Program Manager to work with is primarily in support of our Nuclear Science and Technology Directorate. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Idaho Falls REC facility with every other Friday off.

You will oversee multiple ongoing, rapidly expanding projects, some of which are managed by subordinate Project Managers. In addition, you will track project deliverables using appropriate tools. Ensure proper planning and scheduling for operational related activities to support timely and successful completion of program/project work. Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve successful project outputs.

You will report to the Manager of R&D Operations Projects.

Responsibilities Include:

• Proactively manage and execute sets of projects into programs on schedule and within assigned budgets. Act as appropriate to correct deviations from schedule and budget. Provide recommendations to project management to allow timely resolution of problems and issues. Use appropriate conflict resolution skills to manage competing stakeholder interests.
• Direct or support engineering projects related to upgrading facilities, constructing new facilities to include planning, budgeting, procuring, and managing projects.
• Aid in developing research, engineering, and operations teams to help stakeholders meet their goals.
• Interface with stakeholders (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 requirements and standards for the management of 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. Responsible for the preparation and submission of the final project reports and prompt close-out of the projects supporting the program.
• Identify new opportunities and support growth in a dynamic and necessarily agile security R&D business environment. Match INL unique capabilities with capability gaps and needs of clients. Advise on emerging capabilities.
• Analyze data to understand organizational disparities and implement solutions to address the identified disparity. Combine data analysis with experience/knowledge to deliver reliable and executable solutions.
• Develop teams as appropriate to successfully complete projects.
• Coach other managers, support succession planning, and actively develop future leaders at INL.

Minimum Requirements:

Level 4: Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of relevant experience OR a Masters Degree and 6 years of relevant experience OR a PhD and 4 years of relevant experience.

Level 5: Bachelor's Degree and 14 years of relevant experience OR a Masters Degree and 8 years of relevant experience OR a PhD and 6 years of relevant experience.

Relevant experience is in Project/Program management, technical experience in Nuclear/Energy disciplines, advanced engineering/science degree.

This position will require a Q clearance.

Job Information:

The pay range for this position is:Level 4-Salary grade 460 ($111,888-$229,284) or Level 5- Salary Grade 470 ($134,124-$275,136).

At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.

Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office and field/laboratory environment. The job requires finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

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.

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