ISD-TS Group Leader (IT Manager 4) - Military Veterans
at Los Alamos National Laboratory
Job Title ISD-TS Group Leader (IT Manager 4)
Location Los Alamos, NM, US
Organization Name ISD-TS Telecommunications Services
Minimum Salary 146800
Maximum Salary 254700
What You Will Do
This position will be part of the ISD management team, providing strategic and tactical planning for modernizing telecommunications and network in support of Laboratory mission. This position requires frequent interaction with the SOC, EOC, Los Alamos County Fire and Police, and the Los Alamos Site Office. This position will manage a $11.5M budget for several Work Packages. This position will oversee seven first line managers, a $21m/year internal service recharge service, and construction contractors including safety and security. The Group Manager is directly responsible for a staff of ~70 personnel and indirectly for ~20 contractor employees, who provide the following services to the Laboratory:
- Telephone services, including 2,000 analog circuits, 911 services, fire alarms and other safety and security devices, and the central TDM switches that provide telecommunications at LANL. Contract services for move, add, and changes to telecommunications.
- Construction projects from conception, design, and implementation for telecommunications and network infrastructure. Includes overseeing the bid process for external construction contractors.
- VoIP and call center support for ~40 call centers.
- Installation services for roughly 2000 edge switches on the IP network.
- Video and audio teleconferencing for both unclassified and classified teleconferences. Assistance in design and implementation of mission facilities, as well as in-house facilities.
- Trunked radio services for SOC, EOC, and Los Alamos County Fire and Police Departments.
- Provisioning and distribution of cell phone, iPad, iPhone, and pager services.
- Wireless network expansion in both property-protected and secure areas at LANL.
- Auditorium services for 4 campus auditorium facilities.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Demonstrated ability to deliver new technologies in support of the changing network requirements of mission.
- Knowledge of and experience with wireless technologies, IP based networking and/or telephony, and management of large-scale vendor contracts.
- Demonstrated experience with safety and security requirements for networking construction, wireless technology, and network technologies.
- Demonstrated leadership in building successful teams capable of delivering robust network services.
- Demonstrated teamwork in developing strategic and tactical planning.
- Ability to manage 24/7 service for emergency and security services.
- Demonstrated competency in managing a large, technical organization and workforce.
Desired Qualifications:
- BICSI RCDD certifications
- Project management certification or course work
- Demonstrated experience designing telecommunication systems for federal government facilities
Work Location: The work location for this position is hybrid and is located inLos Alamos, NM. Hybrid is defined as working partially onsite/partially offsite but within 2 hours ground commute of this location. All work locations areat the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.
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: Applicants must submit a cover letter addressing how they meet each of the requirements for this posi tion .
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 maternity and parental leave
- Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick, vacation, 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 . 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 clearancerequires 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 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 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Incentive Compensation Program: Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in aneligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligibleposition as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to 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 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 1-505-664-6947 option 2 and then option 3.
Employment Status Full Time
Appointment Type Regular
Regular
Los Alamos, NM
Continue the Mission with Los Alamos National Laboratory, one of the world’s most innovative multidisciplinary research institutions. We focus on strategic science initiatives to uphold national security and ensure the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile along with other defense and research-oriented programs.
Los Alamos National Laboratory is a natural fit and next career for veterans and transitioning personnel from all branches of the military. You don’t need to be a scientist or engineer to work with us; we offer a vast array of career opportunities and need veterans’ unique and technical skillsets as we continue to grow. Hands-on and continuing education will equip you for your next mission.