Product Realization Team (PRT) Leader - Active Clearance Required

Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World! Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.

Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.

Job Description

We have an opening for a Product Realization Team (PRT) Leader for the W80-4 Modernization Program’s Joint Test Assembly (JTA) Nuclear Explosive Package (NEP) PRT. As a Senior Engineer, you will lead the PRT to develop requirements and produce components within the specific PRT’s scope in partnership with the NNSA Production Agencies and programmatic staff from across the laboratory to include Physics, Chemistry, and Quality. You will manage a detailed schedule in coordination with the PRT Control Account Manager to ensure on time delivery to support the program. This position will be in Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED) within the Engineering Directorate. DTED supports the Strategic Deterrence (SD) Program. Depending on your assignment, this position may offer a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You may have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week.

You will

  • Provide leadership and strategic direction, guidance, and support to a multidisciplinary team of engineers in accomplishing complex project engineering and management, design development, product realization, qualification, and certification project/program goals.
  • Lead, manage, and maintain effective PRT relationships in collaborations with Production Agencies (PAs) executing JTA NEP assembly.
  • Define and establish project objectives and specific technical direction and strategies for the team and lead, direct, and assign work to engineering team members by guiding and balancing workload planning among team members, assigning work, and remaining cognizant of complex technical goals, problems, and solutions, as well as obtaining ongoing performance feedback and tracking progress of group projects, milestones, and schedules to ensure deadlines are met.
  • Define, track, and complete PRT objectives on time and within budget by working in collaboration with other essential LLNL support personnel.
  • Monitor performance required to meet programmatic milestones and deliverables, engage to correct deficiencies, and lead and advise on corrective actions where necessary.
  • Represent the PRT at meetings, briefings, and committee activities both internal and external to the Laboratory; providing advanced technical analysis and recommendations.
  • Provide, present, and explain technical updates, ensure that PRT risks and requirements are communicated in an effective and timely manner, and provide advice to program leadership, customers, and external sponsors.
  • 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.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
  • Advanced knowledge and significant experience with design engineering, product lifecycle processes, certification, and qualification work.
  • Significant experience in project leadership and demonstrated ability to successfully lead work in a technical or scientific environment.
  • Advanced level knowledge and skills in systems and design engineering.
  • Advanced level organizational skills, and advanced knowledge and significant experience with project management tools and techniques, including work planning, scheduling, cost estimating, analyzing, and managing budgets.
  • Advanced level problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop and implement effective solutions for complex technical challenges.
  • Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment, present and explain technical information, and provide advice to management.
  • Advanced facilitation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead cross functional teams and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, as well as to promote and maintain productive relationships across programs and directorates.
  • Experience working independently and demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneous
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