ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Sr. Technical Project Manager to join our team supporting the Los Alamos National Laboratory! This position is full-time and will be based out of Los Alamos, New Mexico with hybrid flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Manage and ensure the timely completion of discrete technical project scope.

• Define, oversee, and manage project deliverables, budgets, schedules, and risks.

• Lead and support project teams in planning, tracking, and executing scope from initiation through turnover.

• Manage project activities in alignment with Triad prime contract and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) requirements.

• Organize work into control accounts and work packages to meet programmatic objectives.

• Report to the Project Program Director and oversee day-to-day administrative and operational management within an assigned program area.

• Develop, implement, and evaluate policies, procedures, and standards.

• Determine program service levels and identify enhancements.

• Assist in the development and monitoring of program budgets.

• Provide technical guidance to project teams, support departments, and matrixed resources.

Requirements

• Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree and 12+ years of relevant experience related DOE nuclear experience; additional, relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.

• Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.

• Experience managing projects within a DOE Hazard Category 2, Security Classification 1 facility.

• Prior nuclear experience is required due to the environment in which work is performed.

• Strong ability to manage technical requirements, schedules, budgets, and risks.

• Experience overseeing project execution from initiation through turnover.

• Ability to manage administrative and operational functions within a program.

Desired Skills

• Prior Department of Energy (DOE) or National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) experience managing D&D, construction, testing, and turnover in a nuclear environment.

• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), including serving as a Control Account Manager (CAM) or equivalent.

• Experience working under DOE O 413.3B requirements, including Critical Decisions (CDs) and associated review processes such as Technical Independent Project Review (TIPR), Independent Cost Estimate (ICE), External Independent Review (EIR), and Annual Project Review (APR).

• Experience in work control, hazard management, radiological or operational activities, and quality assurance.

• Experience resolving complex technical and regulatory issues, including Commercial Grade Dedication and Issues Management within an NQA-1 program.

About the Site

The NNSA's Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), located in Los Alamos, New Mexico, is a design laboratory responsible for the safety and reliability of the nuclear explosives package in nuclear weapons. This lab possesses unique capabilities in neutron scattering, enhanced surveillance, radiography, and plutonium science and engineering (energy.gov).

ABOUT GEM

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:

• Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.

• Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.

• Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.

• Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.