Associate Program Leader for Supply Chain Security

We have an opening for an Associate Program Leader (APL) for Supply Chain Security. You will have responsibility for leading the growth development and execution of a portfolio of work focused on understanding and mitigating national security risks related to disruption of supply chains. Potential disruptions may stem from cyber threats. Additionally concerns about companies like Huawei and their presence in 5G communication infrastructure serves as an example. Others include more broad gray zone-type threats like Chinas dominance of the supply of rare earth minerals. You will be a key member of the Cyber and Infrastructure Resilience Program management team and will be expected to contribute broadly to the leadership and strategic objectives of the program. This position will be in the Cyber and Infrastructure Resilience (CIR) Program within the Global Security Principal Directorates Energy and Homeland Security (E) Program.

This position is within the Global Security Principal Directorates Energy and Homeland Security (E) Program and will programmatically report to the Program Leader for Critical Infrastructure Resilience. This is a jointly funded position through Global Security and direct programmatic work.

This position may offer a hybrid schedule which includes the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week after a probationary period. The specifics of the hybrid schedule including the exact number of days required in the office and virtual work options may vary based on the needs of the team and the organization.

In this role you will

• Develop and drive new Supply Chain Security program growth opportunities through interactions with current and potential sponsors and the development of research proposals. Utilize technical expertise to attract and retain projects programs and funding.
• Provide direction and technical leadership to the portfolio to ensure excellence in execution of technical work in the program. Maintain and ensure quality standards for deliverables publications and presentations. Manage the portfolio to achieve established goals and objectives within schedule and budget constraints. Provide solutions to complex problems and establish objectives.
• Develop an integrated strategy for the Supply Chain Security portfolio that leverages the strengths of the Laboratory and is consistent with the broader goals of the Cyber and Infrastructure Resilience (CIR) and E Programs. Actively participate in strategic planning for the CIR Program.
• Attract retain and develop high quality staff to support the portfolio of projects in collaboration with counterparts management and matrix organizations.
• Increase the visibility and impact of LLNL by leveraging existing technology programs resources and partnerships to develop new capabilities new applications or discoveries resulting in new opportunities.
• Develop maintain and enhance engagement with current and potential sponsors industrial and academic partners technology leaders and other stakeholders. Enhance the visibility of LLNL work through engagement in appropriate venues and promote LLNL skills expertise and technologies.
• Work closely with the CIR Program Leader to ensure coordination across the program. Interface with organization both within LLNL and at other national laboratories and partners representing LLNL at meetings that require coordination for projects within the CIR Program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities at the SEL.5 level

• Influence strategic technical decisions made by senior management and external customers. Champion new programs and cultivate relationships with U.S. Government sponsor leadership.
• Serve as an organization spokesperson to LLNL management and/or external advisor to sponsors and serve on external scientific or technical committees.
• Lead and develop advancements in cutting-edge principles theories concepts and technologies.

Qualifications :

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Masters degree in engineering physical science or social science or a related field or the equivalent combination of education and significant related experience.
• Significant experience leading the application and development of principles theories and concepts in a creative and innovative fashion in one or more of the following areas: infrastructure resilience cybersecurity modeling and simulation systems analysis data analytics and optimization.
• Significant experience successfully growing programs through proposal writing and sponsor engagement.
• Significant experience managing and leading a multidisciplinary team motivating and collaborating with other personnel in achieving project objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with other laboratories and outside organizations.
• Ability to develop and articulate strategic direction and value propositions.
• Expert communication facilitation and collaboration skills necessary to effectively present explain and advise senior management and/or external sponsors regarding technical information and progress within the program.
• Ability to travel for sponsor and customer interaction.

Additional qualifications at the SEL.5 Level

• Extensive experience and demonstrated expertise to consistently develop and/or produce cutting-edge technical products and/or principles.
• Extensive experience growing and leading programs with a focus on critical infrastructure systems and system resilience.
• Extensive experience managing and leading R&D project portfolios nurturing innovative program and technology developments and the ability to plan the integration and implementation of new programs and/or operational best practices.

Qualifications We Desire

• Active SCI clearance and experience interacting with the Intelligence Community.
• Experience working with the Department of Defense the Department of Energys Office of Cybersecurity Energy Security and Emergency Response and/or the Department of Homeland Securitys Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

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Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position open to Lab employees and external candidates.

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