Associate Program Leader for Software Strategy for the Infrastructure Applications Program (IAP)

We have an opening for an Associate Program Leader for Software Strategy for the Infrastructure Applications Program (IAP). This position will support software delivery stakeholder coordination and program execution in the IAP Program. The Associate Program Leader for Software Strategy role serves as a key technical leader responsible for advancing program objectives through strategic planning technical innovation and cross-organizational collaboration. This role partners with program leadership to guide technical direction develop new opportunities and ensure successful execution of initiatives that strengthen mission impact and organizational position is in the Applications Simulations and Quality (ASQ) Division within the Computing Directorate. 

This position offers a hybrid schedule blending in-person and virtual presence. You will have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week.

You will

• Partner with the IAP Program Leader Deputy Program Leader and Principal Data Officer to provide technical leadership and support the successful execution of program objectives and initiatives. 
• Maintain a strong understanding of relevant technologies software development practices and emerging industry trends to help inform technical direction and decision-making. 
• Evaluatetechnical solutions that improve program capabilities efficiency and mission impact. 
• Collaborate with IAP leadership and project teams to provide strategic vision and develop technical roadmap aligned with NNSA Headquarters and LLNL mission requirements and priorities. 
• Collaborate with project teams to align technical activities priorities and resources while helping identify and mitigate technical risks. 
• Support cross-organizational technical collaborations by sharing knowledge coordinating efforts and leveraging expertise across teams. 
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to staff promoting best practices continuous learning and technical excellence. 
• Contributes to the identification and evaluation of emerging technologies and innovation opportunities that can advance program goals and future capabilities. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications :

• Ability to obtain and maintain a US DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship. 
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and related experience. 
• Demonstrated technical expertise in software engineering systems engineeringor related technical discipline. 
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and organizational boundaries. 
• Experience leading or contributing to complex technical projects including planning execution and delivery of successful outcomes. 
• Ability to evaluate emerging technologies and apply technical knowledge to solve challenging problems and improve program capabilities. 
• Experience providing technical guidance and mentoring engineers and developers.
• Demonstrated ability to balance technical priorities stakeholder needs and program objectives in a dynamic environment. 

Qualifications We Desire

• Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and build effective working relationships across multidisciplinary teams organizations and stakeholder groups. 
• Experience supporting software development or scientific computing organizations in a national laboratory research or federally funded environment.
• Experience identifying evaluating and applying emerging technologies and innovative approaches to address complex technical and mission challenges. 
• Experience leading or contributing to cross-functional initiatives that require coordination among technical operational and programmatic stakeholders. 

Pay Range

$175530 - $222564 Annually for the SES.3 level

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage.  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.

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.

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

  No

  
  

  Employment Type :

  Full-time