Project Manager 1 - Nuclear Threat Security

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.
Do you want to enable the creation of meaningful research for the greater good? Do you want to contribute and support the work of an organization that addresses some of today’s most challenging problems that face our Nation? The Applied Artificial Intelligence Systems (AAIS) Group at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) seeks a driven, detail-oriented, energetic, and professional project manager to help us shape the future of today! At PNNL, the AAIS group is focused on addressing important and complex national security problems through the deployment of cutting edge data science capabilities.
For this specific position, you will be providing support for a growing portfolio of projects which utilize machine learning or artificial intelligence to detect and counter nuclear threats.
Rockstar Rewards: Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, supplemental parental bonding leave**, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support.
Employees are automatically enrolled in our company funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401k savings plan.
Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.
* Research Associates excluded.
**Once eligibility requirements are met.
Click Here For Rockstar Rewards Responsibilities: This position is 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.
Also 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.
Other responsibilities include: Drive and track interdependencies across work streams, communicate status and maintain team metrics.
Tracking and analyzing monthly costs and commitments for a group of growing projects; including develop and maintaining estimates to complete and financial spreadsheets with current and accurate data, preparing and submitting accruals.
Assist in preparing monthly financial reports in accordance with program guidance.
Soliciting and compiling input from Principal Investigators and Project Managers for monthly and quarterly reports.
Assisting in soliciting and compiling project records for retention and input to program share.
Initiate and manage subcontracts through acquisitions lifecycle.
Identify and resolve bottlenecks and provide escalation management.
Strong stakeholder engagement skills.
Manages with integrity to lead task and project plan development, build cohesive teams, and steward process improvements.
Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: BS/BA and 5+ years of relevant project management experience -OR- MS/MA or higher and 3+ years of relevant project management experience Preferred Qualifications: A graduate degree in data science, mathematics, computer science or related field.
A track record of working with subject matter experts, engineers, and scientists.
Experience working in or familiarity with computer vision, spectroscopy or other sensor data, and/or modern neural network techniques.
Previous project management experience, including training in Project Management and Agile/continuous improvement development.
Basic understanding of Data Science.
A proactive approach to problem solving and demonstrates creativity/initiative in addressing new challenges.
Possesses a comprehensive understanding of effective project management practices and principles and demonstrates proficiency in applying a disciplined approach to project management.
Have ability to drive and influence Agile project management methodology and practices.
Demonstrated effective communication and presentation skills, efficiently multi-tasks, and successfully communicates with both internal and external project stakeholders.
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 (TDP): 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 careers@pnnl.
gov.
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.