Project Manager 2 - Juneau, United States - Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Description

Overview

Protecting U.S. residents and visitors is among our nation's highest priorities. As adversaries gain access to sophisticated technologies and materials, the threats grow more dynamic and complex-from cyber and nuclear to chemical and biological weapons of mass effect and other forms of terrorism. The PNNL national security mission employs our researchers, tools, and technologies to play a key role in advancing the ability to identify and secure nuclear materials, detect weapons of mass effect, manage nonproliferation treaties, secure our nation's borders, and protect critical infrastructures. PNNL's scientific discovery and capabilities-rooted in innovative theory, methods, algorithms, and tools-are enabling stronger, more resilient technologies and systems to safeguard national security. Coupled with decades of radiological and nuclear materials expertise, advanced computing and threat analysis capabilities, and a broad fundamental science base, we are identifying and countering emerging threats that have significant impact at home and around the globe.

Within the National Security Directorate, the Cyber Analysis and Analytics group creates reliable, repeatable, and robust methods for obtaining and maintaining cyber situational awareness. Project Management experts within the Cyber Analysis and Analytics Group provide full lifecycle project management of cyber security programs in a multitude of platforms and environments.

Responsibilities

The candidate will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with organizational strategy, commitments, and goals. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party resources in order to deliver projects according to plan. They will also be responsible to define the projects objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle. Key attributes leading to the determination of upward progression in this career family include: project complexity, risk, team size, business volume, contract type, and political/client/business sensitivities.

This position will include roles within the Cyber Analysis and Analytics group supporting large programs across multiple sponsors. These teams execute projects utilizing deployed sensors to understand cyber network traffic and include teams ranging from 10-40 staff members across a variety of disciplines. This role will involve close collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders to plan and execute complex tasks, while overseeing individual and team performance.

This Project Manager position is initially responsible for the management of tasks within the project lifecycle under the direction or as deputy for Senior Project Managers across a variety of National Security sponsors.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily coordination of projects including preparing and maintaining project plans, preparing and tracking technical scope and procurement budgets; and coordinating technical team responsibilities.
• Track progress, identify risk, resolves obstacles, and raise concerns and risks to Project Team Management and the Project Development Office.
• Communicate frequently with internal and external stakeholders and will routinely interface and coordinate with other National Laboratories, contractor personnel and other inter-agency and foreign governmental officials in support of technical and logistic activities, including routine reporting requirements.
• Manage Statements of Work (SOW) in coordination with the project team to provide for logistics and interpretation activities; and Manage contractor performance on each event under their purview.
• Coordinate the deployment and MOUs for installation engagements with industrial and government partners, with input from Task Lead/project team while working with duplicating and shipping offices.
• Manage/delegate required export control checks for task participants, and Information Release (IR), and Derivative Classifier (DC) for project materials, according to requirements.
• Recommend process improvements and documentation to help streamline and increase the effectiveness of the sponsor's training and related events program.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/BA and 7+ years of relevant project management experience -OR-
• MS/MA or higher and 5+ years of relevant project management experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability for writing in a clear and understandable manner.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite; specifically, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote.
• Experience supporting or executing hybrid (virtual and in person) events, including proficiency with hybrid communications technologies (i.e., Microsoft Teams and Zoom).
• Demonstrated organizational skills with ability to prioritize work assignments and budgets and adjust schedules based on changing requirements.
• Experience in software project management (testing and evaluation planning, SCRUM/Agile methodologies, etc.) is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience supporting sensor design/deployment and/or cyber-related technical project management is strongly preferred.

Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment

Not applicable.

Additional Information

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B.
• Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the candidate selected is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP).

Note: Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.S. Department of Energy until non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for 12 months can be demonstrated.

Testing Designated Position

This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing for illegal drugs, including marijuana, consistent with the Controlled Substances Act and the PNNL Workplace Substance Abuse Program.

About PNNL

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them

At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State-the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab's campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3-hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.

Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity

Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at .

Drug Free Workplace

PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.

If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.

HSPD-12 PIV Credential Requirement

In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

Mandatory Requirements

Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a "country of risk" without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.

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• Research Associates excluded.

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Minimum Salary

USD $109,400.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $174,800.00/Yr.