Intelligence Program Manager

Description

We have an opening for an experienced leader to manage our programs that support the US intelligence community (IC). The Intelligence (Z) Program Manager will lead a team of intelligence professionals providing technically informed intelligence analysis and developing new technologies and methodologies in support of this mission. This work includes assessing threats by nation states and other entities, includes detection and analysis that anticipates the consequences, and contributes to effective action by the US Government to preserve and enhance the security of our nation. This position will be in the Strategic Threat Analysis and Response (STAR) Directorate.

You will have the overall responsibility for the coordination and strategic direction of major programs and will be responsible for mission delivery through efficient execution across the Z Program mission area. This portfolio includes: strategic planning, motivation and integration of Laboratory capability, management of a technical portfolio, developing a portfolio of internal investments for applications to emerging concerns, knowledge of specific customer needs and lab requirements, Z Program staff development, and project specific products and services in accordance's with contractual requirements and LLNL's management expectations. Additionally, you will serve in the role of Mission Integration Lead for intelligence integration. In this role, you will ensure intelligence is integrated across STAR and the broader Laboratory, while ensuring coordination of intelligence related efforts.

You will also be responsible for managing the Z Division line organization of intelligence professionals as Z Division Leader. You will serve as a member of the STAR senior management team and will report to the Principal Associate Director.

In this role, you will

Develop integrated strategies, provide strategic vision and technical direction to Z Program’s Intelligence Analysis activities; serve as the STAR Principal Associate Director and Senior Intelligence Executive (SIE) representative during periods of absence.

Lead mission-area strategic planning activities; anticipate long-term mission needs and science and technology trends affecting the program and institution; collaborate across STAR, other Programs and Capabilities to establish long-range goals and ensure development and sustainment of required capabilities.

Direct the execution of programmatic work (direct funded, LDRD, and strategic investments) and manage the scope, schedule and annual budget of approximately $120M.

Coordinate and oversee a multi-disciplinary leadership team of Senior Program Leaders/Managers to ensure projects are effectively and efficiently executed while managing technical, cost, and schedule risks and meeting all project requirements.

Manage organizational activities and lead a team of STAR and matrix scientific, technical and administrative employees through Senior Leaders and Technical Managers.

Develop and implement institutional objectives and overall strategic goals for the organization and the Laboratory, in collaboration with STAR senior leadership team and Lab-wide senior executives.

Engage daily with senior management and executives across the Department of Energy's (DOE), IC, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Defense (DoD), other Federal, State and local agencies and private industry; manage relationships with key major internal/external stakeholders, and project sponsors to align mission needs with LLNL projects and performance.

Manage program workforce requirements including recruitment, employee development and retention of highly qualified personnel, in collaboration with discipline organizations.

Provide oversight of the Z Division line organization of intelligence professionals as Z Division Leader.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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 Degree in science, nuclear physics, weapons design, engineering, political science or related field, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Extensive experience resolving complex problems and developing, planning and coordinating solutions.
• Extensive experience, established reputation, and publication record in one or more aspects of intelligence analysis or intelligence-related technology areas.
• Applied knowledge of and extensive experience successfully managing and directing scientific and technical programs and projects in intelligence analysis or intelligence-related technology areas.
• Extensive leadership, technical vision, strategic planning, and management skills in a scientific research and development environment.
• Expert knowledge of key national security issues related to WMD threats and U.S. policy objectives.
• Extensive experience in the management of classified intelligence or intelligence-related programs.
• Extensive experience directing Technical Managers in the expansion and application of research and operations and in the design, development and implementation of innovative concepts and promotion of new ideas.
• Extensive experience in personnel management, including recruiting, hiring, mentoring, career development, corrective action, performance appraisal, ranking, and salary management.
• Extensive experience managing large-scale budgets and projects, negotiating resource allocation amid conflicting priorities, and in delivering programmatic results.
• Extensive experience working with the U.S intelligence collection, analysis and/or policy communities on national security issues at the SCI level.
• Extensive experience in the methodologies and tradecraft of collecting, assembling, assessing, and exploiting information from intelligence and other products.
• Extensive experience creating and sustaining productive relationships with multiple programs and directorates, national laboratories, IC, DOE, DHS, DoD, other federal agencies, and external reviewers and advisors.
• Ability to anticipate national security and sponsor needs, develop relevant programs, and acquire sponsor support and funding.
• PhD in science, nuclear physics, weapons design, engineering, political science or related field.

Conditions

$406,380 - $517,944 Annually

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. 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.

Additional Information

LI-Onsite

Position Information

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

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Flexible Benefits Package

401(k)

Relocation Assistance

Education Reimbursement Program

Flexible schedules (depending on project needs)

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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

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

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