Program Group Leader - Capabilities for Nuclear Intelligence - Active Security Clearance Required

We have an opening for a Program Group Leader (PGL) to lead and manage the Capabilities for Nuclear Intelligence (CNI) Program Group within Threat Mitigation (TM) in the Weapon Physics and Design (WPD) program. The CNI PGL will lead a portfolio of technical efforts to plan and execute activities that support the development, validation, and verification of nuclear intelligence capabilities. This position will be in 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 a higher level.

In this role, you will

• Foster coordination, communication, and positive team dynamics amongst all team members.
• Ensure development and delivery of advanced capabilities to close capability gaps and in alignment with WPD strategic goals.
• Plan and guide scientific and technical direction for the projects in the CNI program group.
• Provide technical contributions toward advancing state-of-the-art capabilities pursed by the CNI program group.
• Interface with the Strategic Consequence Assessments, Weapon Output, and Design Studies PGLs within the Threat Mitigation Program elements to execute the comprehensive TM strategic plan.
• Annually develop program plan priorities and staffing and track throughout the year.
• Manage the CNI budget and report monthly on project execution status.
• Recognize, create, and implement plans to promote and foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities at the SEL.5 level

• Responsible for strategic planning and directing projects plus program goals and objectives.
• Act as senior expert on nuclear intelligence modeling requirements.
• Work in close partnership with Weapon Simulation and Computing (WSC) to build a shared awareness of capability development priorities and challenges.
• Serve on internal/external scientific/technical committees when needed and influence strategic technical decisions made by senior management, cross-program coordinators, NNSA HQ, Intelligence Community.