Mission Manager for Space Sensing Z Program, Space Science and Security (SSS) Active Security Clearance Required

We have an opening for a Mission Manager for Space Sensing within Z Programs Space Science and Security Program (SSSP). The Space Sensing mission area integrates engineering test modeling and simulation and space flight hardware to the US Defense Department NASA the Intelligence Community (IC) Commercial Partners and the Department of Energy (DOE) provided by the SSSP. You will interface with sponsors and SSSP managers to help guide development and execution of a complex set of projects and will serve as the primary point of contact for the program and sponsors addressing current and evolving needs of the Space Sensing mission area.

In this role you will 

• Manage and coordinate work across the different Space program APL areas in support of the Space Sensing mission area including funding oversight. Oversee and track project execution plans for the programs assigned research and development projects.
• Serve as the point of contact for relevant USG stakeholders and Commercial Partners associated with the Space Sensing mission area and sponsors as defined by the Program Leader. Represent the SSSP on space sensing topics with sponsors and other U.S. Government organizations traveling as necessary.
• Partner with USG stakeholders develop an integrated strategy for the Space Sensing mission area and national security needs.
• Deliver assessments and technical gaps in the space sensing community leveraging outreach to partner institutions as appropriate. 
• Lead and develop new program opportunities and build new research proposals for LLNL to lead in collaboration with potential sponsors and customers.
• Exercise judgement to maintain and ensure appropriate quality standards of highly complex projects for all the programs research and development activities. Work includes reviewing coordinating and approving deliverables publications and presentations.
• Lead and develop innovative concepts and provide expert leadership technical vision and strategic planning for both analytic and scientific research and development environments.
• Provide briefings to senior management and senior U.S. Government decision makers on overall impact and approach.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top-Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire. Also you must have the ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. Please note that your current active Q or Top-Secret clearance with DOE or another agency does not guarantee DOE SCI access approval; if you are denied access you may be subject to reinvestigation of your existing Q or Top-Secret clearance.
• Masters degree in physical science engineering political science economics or a related discipline or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Expert knowledge of space sensing systems spacecraft engineering practices modeling and simulation tools and experimental facilities.
• Expert knowledge of the space sensing community working with wide range of stakeholders and expert in multi-agency collaboration.
• Expert knowledge of space optical systems with deep experience managing remote sensing products to include both hardware and software.
• Substantial experience managing leading and supervising large multidisciplinary projects and teams for external programmatic sponsors to meet deliverables.
• Substantial experience working closely with US government decision makers and commercial partners to develop remote sensing solutions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Intelligence Community (IC) needs and practices including Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security marking intelligence oversight and compliance and related security practices.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively present explain and advise senior management and external sponsors and customers including preparing and presenting proposals and reporting results.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and collaborate with other personnel effectively in achieving project objectives.
• Substantial experience working in a classified environment with highly complex multi-agency security requirements and with both classified and unclassified subject matter.

Qualifications We Desire

• PhD in physical science engineering political science economics or a related discipline.
• Experience formulating proposing winning and managing a multi-million-dollar portfolio consisting of several projects funded by different sponsors and significant experience simultaneously managing and leading several projects that require in-depth engineering support and experience.
• Ability and willingness to study and learn new advances in specific topics expand personal expertise and apply increased understanding to propose new lines of investigation.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Position Information

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

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

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• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
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  Remote Work :

  No

  
  

  Employment Type :

  Full-time