Weapon Science Training Program Director - Active Security Clearance Required

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Pay Range

$218,700 - $332,772 Annually

$218,700 - $277,344 Annually for the SEL.4 level

$262,410 - $332,772 Annually for the SEL.5 level

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

We have an opening for Weapon Science Training Program Director in the Design Physics Division (DPD). The WSTP is designed to develop and strengthen the technical expertise of our staff through structured coursework and hands-on training, with a focus on both foundational and advanced concepts in weapon science. As director of WSTP, you will provide leadership and oversight for staff participating in the training as well as the instructional staff. The Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the success of the WSTP. This position involves coordinating the teaching and creation of content for both the 1st- and 2nd-year courses in the program, ensuring that the curriculum meets the needs of the participants and aligns with the division's strategic goals. Additionally, the Director will be responsible for securing additional funding to support both students and teaching efforts as needed. This position is within the Strategic Deterrence (SD) Directorate.

This position may offer a hybrid schedule, which includes the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week, after a probationary period. The specifics of the hybrid schedule, including the exact number of days required in the office and virtual work options, may vary based on the needs of the team and the organization.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

In this role, you will

• Oversee the development and delivery of the 1st- and 2nd-year courses in the WSTP.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to create and refine course content.
• Coordinate teaching schedules and recruit instructors to ensure high-quality training.
• Secure funding to support program participants and teaching activities.
• Monitor program outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Foster a collaborative and engaging learning environment for participants.
• Work with division management to provide evaluation of student progress to aid in performance assessments.
• Manage and provide oversight for training activities requiring travel, ensuring all participants are well-prepared for their travel and that off-site training events are run efficiently and effectively.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities at the SEL.5 level

• Work in close partnership with the Division leader, Associate Division Leaders and WSC, WPD, WTED program management to ensure the WSTP is developing and implementing a comprehensive training strategy aligned with the organization's goals.
• Responsible for identifying training needs by collaborating with department leaders and analyzing organizational performance gaps.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training program through feedback, assessments, and performance metrics and report on training effectiveness and employee development progress to senior leadership.

• 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.
• Master's in Physics, Engineering or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Strong technical expertise in weapon science or related fields. More specifically, significant experience and subject matter expertise in research and development related to primary and secondary nuclear design, ICF design, hydro experiments, or simulation code computational physics.
• Experience in teaching, curriculum development, and/or mentoring.
• Proven ability to manage projects and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and leadership skills.
• A commitment to advancing the professional development of staff through structured training programs.
• Experience working with various funding organizations to support needs.

Additional qualifications at the SEL.5 level

• Nationally recognized expert in primary and/or secondary design, ICF design, hydro experiments, or computational physics.
• Extensive experience and demonstrated ability to apply, lead, and develop cutting-edge techniques to address challenges of National Security.
• Extensive experience guiding and providing strategic direction for projects to a diverse group of scientists, using expert level communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills necessary to effectively present, explain, influence, and advise senior management and/or external sponsors.
• Expert communication skills, both written and verbal, necessary to effectively explain, present, negotiate, advise, and influence all levels of management.
• Substantial experience sustaining productive relationships with other divisions, directorates, laboratories, NNSA management, institutions across the DOE and the Intelligence Community.

Qualifications We Desire

• PhD in Physics, Engineering or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

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• 401(k)
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Security Clearance

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 time of hire.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

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