What You Will Do
The Advanced Research in Cyber Systems Group (A-4) of the Analytics, Intelligence, and Technology (A) Division is seeking a deputy group leader to assist in leading a team of R&D staff, developers, system administrators, project managers, and students who are innovative, conducting research and development of cyber security solutions in support of the national security mission of Los Alamos National Laboratory. As an integral member of the highly collaborative A-Division Leadership team, the A-4 Deputy Group Leader provides leadership and technical and operational oversight for programmatic execution by Group staff, facilitating the success of individuals and teams in A-4. The Deputy Group Leader will enable the staff, foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning, and develop, mentor, and sustain the workforce to position the group for success in the present and future.
A-4 conducts research and development in four primary areas: AI assurance, provably secure systems, critical system design and analysis, and cybersecurity workforce development and training.
The Deputy Group Leader will be expected to:
- Provide oversight, support, and coordination of work, security and safety systems and quality assurance, identify, manage and mitigate technical and organizational risks, and provide timely/accurate delivery of high-quality technical products.
- Increase the impact of A-4 by leading or partnering to advance the development and broad utilization of complex hardware, software, database, networking solutions across the Division and Laboratory; enhance the competitive position of Group capabilities; help set the LANL cyber R&D strategy.
- Work with the A-Division leadership team, Laboratory program offices, and key stakeholders to develop, plan, and execute innovative projects and programs to enable/build collaborations across the institution.
- Provide leadership to staff and take the initiative in strategic workforce development, succession planning, recruiting, retention, ethical and respectful work environment, and diversity of employees.
- Assist in performance and salary management of staff; strategic workforce planning; providing growth and development opportunities; and recognizing individual and team accomplishments.
- Identify facility needs and technology investments required to promote operational and technology sustainment for the group.
- Assist in managing A-4's internal budgets supporting research, development, and group operations.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Technical Experience
- Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in one or more A-4 core competencies: artificial intelligence/machine learning, incident response, computer forensics, network analysis, protocol analysis/reverse engineering, firmware or software reverse engineering, cryptography, formal methods, statistics/mathematics, Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), cyber-physical systems, cybersecurity training, education, and workforce development, quantum communication, quantum key distribution, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGAs), software development, hardware programming, system/network architecture or administration, or related fields.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of U.S. priorities with respect to national and global security.
Leadership
- Proven ability to motivate and lead a team with diverse skill sets and expertise through a complex technical risk landscape.
- Demonstrated ability to drive a creative, entrepreneurial R&D work environment in which innovation and continuous learning are essential.
- Demonstrated passion for and record of continuous personal learning and professional growth.
- Ability to support the A-4 Group Leader with leading group members, working with laboratory organizations which support A-4, interfacing with laboratory leadership, and interacting with external sponsors and visitors.
Project Management
- Demonstrated experience in all aspects of project management of technical or operational work to include budget preparation and oversight.
Collaboration and Communication
- Demonstrated record in developing collaborations, promoting teamwork, building consensus, and communicating effectively with staff, sponsors, and stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills when working with internal and external customers.
Education/Experience
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 5 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications
- Active Q/TS and SCI clearance/access.
- Experience working with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), the Department of Energy, other executive branches supporting national security, and/or the intelligence community.
- Experience conducting and/or overseeing classified work performed in SCIFs, vaults, vault type rooms (VTR), or other classified areas.
- An advanced STEM degree.
- Prior record of program development, development of proposals, marketing of capabilities, and growth of customer relationships.
- Prior experience supervising and leading teams of diverse individuals.
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.
Where You Will Work
Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security.
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States.
Clearance: Q/SCI (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.
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.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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