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AssociateProgramLeaderforSupplyChainSecurity
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“Associate Program Leader for Supply Chain Security at LLNL. Skills: Supply Chain Security, Program growth, Technical leadership, Strategic development. Develop and drive new Supply Chain Security program growth opportunities. Provide direction and technical leadership to the portfolio”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve established goals and objectives within schedule and budget constraints; Develop new capabilities, new applications or discoveries, resulting in new opportunities
Industry & Context.
Provide solutions to complex problems
Ability to secure and maintain a U. S. DOE Q-level security clearance, U. S. citizenship, Ability to travel for sponsor and customer interaction, Ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access, Pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test, Restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas, May be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Ability to secure and maintain a U. S. DOE Q-level security clearance, U. S. citizenship, Master's degree in engineering, physical science or social science, or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and significant related experience, Significant experience leading the application and development of principles, theories and concepts in a creative and innovative fashion in one or more of the following areas: infrastructure resilience, cybersecurity, modeling and simulation, systems analysis, data analytics and optimization, Significant experience successfully growing programs through proposal writing and sponsor engagement, Significant experience managing and leading a multidisciplinary team, motivating and collaborating with other personnel in achieving project objectives, Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with other laboratories and outside organizations, Ability to develop and articulate strategic direction and value propositions, Expert communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills necessary to effectively present, explain, and advise senior management and/or external sponsors regarding technical information and progress within the program, Ability to travel for sponsor and customer interaction
Nice to Have
Active SCI clearance and experience interacting with the Intelligence Community, Experience working with the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy’s Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security and Emergency Response, and/or the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Extensive experience and demonstrated expertise to consistently develop and/or produce cutting-edge technical products and/or principles, Extensive experience growing and leading programs with a focus on critical infrastructure systems and system resilience, Extensive experience managing and leading R&D project portfolios, nurturing innovative program and technology developments and the ability to plan the integration and implementation of new programs and/or operational best practices
What You'll Do.
Develop and drive new Supply Chain Security program growth opportunities
Provide direction and technical leadership to the portfolio
Ensure excellence in execution of technical work
Maintain and ensure quality standards for deliverables
Manage the portfolio to achieve established goals
Provide solutions to complex problems
Develop an integrated strategy for the Supply Chain Security portfolio
and develop high quality staff
Increase the visibility and impact of LLNL
and enhance engagement with sponsors
Enhance the visibility of LLNL work
Work closely with the CIR Program Leader
Interface with organization both within LLNL
Represent LLNL at meetings
Influence strategic technical decisions
Champion new programs
Cultivate relationships with U. S. Government sponsor leadership
Serve as an organization spokesperson
Serve as external advisor to sponsors
Serve on external scientific or technical committees
Lead and develop advancements in cutting-edge principles
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborating with other personnel in achieving project objectives; Partner effectively with other laboratories and outside organizations; Work closely with the CIR Program Leader to ensure coordination; Interface with organization both within LLNL and at other national laboratories and partners; Represent LLNL at meetings that require coordination; Cultivate relationships with U. S. Government sponsor leadership
Communication Scope
Expert communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills necessary to effectively present, explain, and advise senior management and/or external sponsors regarding technical information and progress within the program
Process & Methodology
Manage the portfolio to achieve established goals and objectives within schedule and budget constraints, Manage and lead R&D project portfolios, Plan the integration and implementation of new programs and/or operational best practices
Full Job Description
Join us and make YOUR mark on the World! Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact. We have an opening for an Associate Program Leader (APL) for Supply Chain Security. You will have responsibility for leading the growth, development and execution of a portfolio of work focused on understanding and mitigating national security risks related to disruption of supply chains. Potential disruptions may stem from cyber threats. Additionally, concerns about companies like Huawei and their presence in 5G communication infrastructure serves as an example. Others include more broad gray zone-type threats like China’s dominance of the supply of rare earth minerals. You will be a key member of the Cyber and Infrastructure Resilience Program management team and will be expected to contribute broadly to the leadership and strategic objectives of the program. This position will be in the Cyber and Infrastructure Resilience (CIR) Program within the Global Security Principal Directorate’s Energy and Homeland Security (E) Program. This position is within the Global Security Principal Directorate’s Energy and Homeland Security (E) Program and will programmatically report to the Program Leader for Critical Infrastructure Resilience. This is a jointly funded position through Global Security and direct programmatic work. 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
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