Advanced Materials Group Leader Active Clearance Required

We have multiple openings for Group Leaders to lead teams in the field of advanced materials engineering. These groups support national security missions and LLNL R&D activities. You will lead complex fast-paced R&D efforts translating mission needs into executable strategies guiding technical direction and ensuring delivery across sites within the NNSA complex. You will work with senior scientists engineers and project leaders to align priorities enable execution and sustain high-performing teams operating in an agile multidisciplinary environment. As part of a capability-driven organization you will shape and grow engineering capabilities for future missions by anticipating emerging challenges cultivating technical and leadership depth and positioning the organization to respond to evolving national security priorities. These positions report to the Associate Division Leaders in the Materials Engineering Division (MED) within the Engineering Directorate.

These positions require significant on-site presence due to the nature of the work. 

You will

• Provide advanced technical direction and leadership to a team of scientists engineers and postdoctoral researchers. This includes setting technical expectations priorities and standards for the execution of R&D projects and capability development as well as implementing policy allocating resources recruiting and hiring and serving as the primary contact between the team and MED management.
• Lead performance management and salary management activities and promote career development mentoring and technical guidance for group members.
• Oversee the delivery of complex engineering projects and programs ensuring technical excellence and alignment with mission objectives cost and schedule.
• Engage with senior management sponsors and partners to shape future program direction and investments and influence key decisions.
• Lead and shape the development implementation and execution of strategic plans and long-term goals for the group working in collaboration with senior MED leadership and programmatic management to ensure consistency with Directorate and Laboratory strategy.
• Anticipate emerging technical and programmatic opportunities positioning the group to support new initiatives capability sustainment and advancement and response to evolving priorities.
• Champion develop and apply disciplined engineering quality management and project management best practices in support of the groups programs projects and customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or an active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.
• Masters degree in materials science materials engineering or a related field or an equivalent level of demonstrated knowledge.
• Extensive record of refereed publications in materials science with external recognition of technical expertise in the field.
• Expert knowledge in one or more of the following areas: advanced materials and manufacturing techniques in-depth understanding of material property-structure relationships or materials for fusion applications.
• Extensive experience leading technical teams in R&D environments and leading the delivery or operation of large-scale complex systems facilities or programs in multi-organizational environments.
• Demonstrated success in developing technical leaders and building organizational capability aligned with evolving mission needs.
• Expert leadership communication and collaboration skills necessary to effectively present explain align teams influence outcomes represent the organization and advise senior management and/or external sponsors.

Qualifications We Desire

• PhD in materials science and engineering or a related field or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience as an Engineering Group Leader broad experience across a variety of Laboratory programs and expertise in managing projects and programs.
• Experience designing commissioning operating maintaining or upgrading experimental systems for materials R&D.
• Experience collaborating with materials modelers.
• Experience working within DOE/NNSA or similarly complex regulated environments.

Pay Range

$272970 - $346140 Annually

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  An employees position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to specific competencies relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills seniority geographic location performance and business or organizational needs.

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Position Information

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

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• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
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  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 time of hire. 

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  Employment Type :

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