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Los Alamos National Laboratory Integrated Support Services Team Leader (Manufacturing Support Manager 1) in Los Alamos, New Mexico
What You Will Do
Sigma-Ops is comprised of five integrated teams - Programmatic Project Management, Cyber and Physical Security, Nuclear Materials Management, Integrated Support Services, and Programmatic Maintenance Support - and is charged with ensuring that the mission-critical capabilities of Sigma Division operate seamlessly in support of the nation's nuclear deterrent mission.
The team leader for Integrated Support Services (ISS) provides day-to-day leadership and coordination of key support functions that enable safe, secure, and efficient manufacturing operations. This role oversees activities such as quality assurance, housekeeping, training and qualification programs, procurement, and records management, ensuring disciplined operations and compliance with facility and regulatory requirements. The team leader works closely with group management to support ISS activities aligned with mission priorities and deliverables while reinforcing Integrated Safety Management and a strong safety and quality culture. They support workforce development, performance management, and continuous improvement to strengthen compliance and operations. This role helps ensure mission success in a complex, high-consequence environment.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Demonstrated experience supporting Integrated Support Services functions within a manufacturing or production environment, including quality assurance, housekeeping/5S, training and qualification programs, procurement, and/or supply chain support
Working knowledge of disciplined operations, including standards for work control, procedure compliance, records management, housekeeping excellence, and configuration/use control in operational environments.
Experience working within regulated or high-consequence environments, with adherence to facility requirements and quality standards.
Experience leading or supervising multidisciplinary teams responsible for ISS functions (e.g., quality, housekeeping, procurement, records management, training), including both technical and non-technical personnel.
Ability to integrate multiple support functions into cohesive operations, ensuring alignment with mission deliverables and production schedules.
Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and execute ISS activities, including training compliance, procurement execution, housekeeping standards, record management, and quality performance.
Experience fostering a culture of continuous improvement, including identifying gaps, implementing corrective actions, and preventing recurrence of issues.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's degree and 1 year of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience working with LANL-specific policies and procedures
Experience supporting workforce development initiatives, including training and qualification programs, records management and housekeeping initiatives, with a focus on improving compliance, effectiveness, and workforce performance
Active Q clearance
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants: For full consideration, applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter and resume that addresses the key requirements of the position
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
§ PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
§ Dental and vision insurance
§ Free basic life and disability insurance
§ Paid childbirth and parental leave
§ Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
§ Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
§ Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
§ Onsite gyms and wellness programs
§ Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 (https://int.lanl.gov/org/ddops/oma/prime-contract-management/applicable-directives/_assets/docs/DOE-O-206.2-Chg-2-LtdChg-Identity,-Credential,-and-Access-Management-ICAM-1.pdf) . Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-border-a-chg1-ltdchg/@@images/file) for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 (https://int.lanl.gov/policy/documents/P701.pdf) for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.