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Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL ) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. LANL enhances national security by ensuring the safety are reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile and is a center for research in a wide range of scientific disciplines, including space exploration, geophysics, renewable energy, supercomputing, medicine, and nanotechnology.

PRINCIPAL ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Science, Technology and Engineering

The Principal Associate Director, Science, Technology and Engineering (PADSTE ) is a senior leader at Los Alamos and reports to the Laboratory Director. The role of the PADSTE is to be a steward of the Laboratory’s broad scientific and engineering capabilities and to develop and implement strategies to ensure Los Alamos’ preeminence as a national security science laboratory. The responsibilities include: leading five technical directorates, collaborations with universities, and the supporting science infrastructure that includes the research library, technology transfer, educational programs, and institutional computing. PADSTE is the responsible line manager of approximately 4300 scientists, engineers, post docs and students that work to support the Laboratory’s three missions—assurance of the nuclear deterrent, reducing global threats, and energy security. PADSTE is directly responsible for the basic science and energy programs at Los Alamos ($270 million in FY 11), and the Laboratory Directed Research and Development program ($133 million in FY 11). Overall, the PADSTE organizations execute a budget of approximately $1.3 billion across all laboratory programs.

Minimum Job Requirements:

PADSTE is the recognized chief science officer at the laboratory, and must have a substantial and accomplished record in scientific research, especially in science or engineering related to national security. The distinguished track record should be evidenced by publications, honors and awards. The science and engineering enterprise at Los Alamos is complex; therefore the PADSTE must have a demonstrated ability to lead and manage a large mission focused organization. The PADSTE will have a record of commitment to sound business practices, safety, quality, security, environment, health, career development of scientists and engineers and diversity. As a senior laboratory leader, PADSTE will have demonstrated experience in effective decision-making and creative problem solving, and an enthusiasm to work as a member of a high performance senior leadership team. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to interact with all levels of personnel and customers, including government sponsors and industry, using excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. This position requires a Q access authorization. Applicants must have the ability to obtain a Q clearance, which usually requires U.S. citizenship.

Desired Skills:

Successful experience in program development with DOE and other Federal Agencies with a science mission. Experience with interactions at the Secretarial Level. An active Q clearance is desired.

Education:

PhD in a science or engineering discipline.

Please apply online at http://go.usa.gov/Q7L .
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