Risk Manager

We are seeking a Risk Manager to develop implement and lead risk assessments for innovative engineering projects involving advanced systems and components. You will provide technical leadership in risk management to support the development integration qualification and delivery and maturation of risk addition you will lead and support complex engineering efforts on technical systems including project integration risk identification and management requirements development and traceability mapping of designs and functions failure mechanisms assessments and verification planning. You will partner closely with project teams to develop deep technical understanding of system behavior support maturation of system requirements participate in system-level architecture and analysis and contribute to test planning to verify requirements.

You will also apply project management best practices and engineering judgment to define priorities guide execution manage schedules and budgets coordinate with internal and external stakeholders and ensure deliverables are completed on time and within scope. This position supports the Sustainment and Enhanced Yield Capability Projects for the National Ignition Facility which is a round-the-clock operational facility conducting laser fusion experiments. This is an opportunity to work on impactful projects that push the boundaries of engineering and technology in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment. This position is in the Laser Systems Engineering & Operations (LSEO) Division within the Engineering Directorate to support several National Ignition Facility and Photon Science (NIF&PS) / Light Matter and Fusion (LMF) projects.

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

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 the higher level. 

You will

• Apply in-depth analysis of tangible and intangible factors and advanced knowledge within a recognized specialty to resolve complex technical and programmatic problems working independently with minimal direction within the scope of the assignment and set specific technical strategy and direction for self and others.
• Conduct advanced application of risk assessments for systems engineering and project execution practices to support complex engineering programs.
• Lead and manage risk activities including identifying assessing documenting communicating and mitigating technical and programmatic risks.
• Lead component and system requirements development activities including performance requirements identification interface requirements management traceability and verification planning.
• Partner closely with project teams to develop a deep technical understanding of system behavior and ensure requirements interfaces and verification approaches are technically sound and aligned with implementation.
• Develop and implement system-level assessments of design architecture and analysis that integrates components and systems into a complete functional system.
• Develop solutions to complex engineering challenges using advanced technical knowledge engineering best practices and sound judgment and collaborate in the development of innovative risk and systems engineering methods.
• Apply project management best practices to define work scope establish priorities allocate resources as appropriate and track and complete work objectives on time and within budget.
• Prepare deliver and explain written and verbal presentations of technical work to project teams customer/sponsor representatives and management.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for risk management on assigned tasks and projects serve on internal technical and advisory committees and mentor other personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities at the SES.4 level

• Use subject matter expert knowledge to evaluate and resolve a diverse range of highly complex problems determine and pursue courses of action essential to obtain desired outcomes and establish objectives of the assignment in support of predetermined long-range targets.
• Direct technical tasks and projects and set broad risk management and project vision and strategy influencing technical direction for self and others.
• Develop new ideas modify approaches and/or redefine customer requirements that impact organizational operations or directions including risk mitigation approaches.
• Develop innovative risk management methods and technology and contribute to the advancement of knowledge using existing resources and partnerships to expand project impact.
• Provide expert communication facilitation and collaboration and advise senior management and external sponsors by leveraging subject matter expertise.
• Act as prime consultant on large projects that affect the organizations long-term goals provide strategic technical advice to management and external customers and mentor other personnel.

Qualifications :

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelors degree in engineering or a relevant technical field or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Advanced knowledge and significant experience in an engineering discipline using systems engineering including technical leadership and project planning.
• Experience executing complex engineering work including developing analyzing integrating or validating engineering designs in a production research or development environment.
• Applied experience with failure mechanisms risks assessments and verifications.
• Experience developing and implementing solutions to complex technical problems using technical best practices theories concepts and techniques.
• Advanced experience in project controls work planning scheduling cost estimating and execution of work to meet milestones and deliverables.

Additional qualifications at the SES.4 level

• Significant experience and demonstrated ability to lead the application and development of risk management principles theories and concepts in a creative and innovative fashion.
• Expertise and demonstrated ability in leading highly technical teams to successfully execute defined projects or programs.
• Significant experience with advanced-level risk registers and mitigation plans.
• Expert communication facilitation and collaboration skills necessary to present explain and advise senior management and external sponsors.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with multidisciplinary teams and deliver innovative solutions including expertise in systems engineering precision design and system commissioning.
• Subject matter expertise recognized internally and externally with advanced concepts spanning one or more science technology or engineering disciplines.

Qualifications We Desire

• Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in engineering physics or a related technical field or equivalent experience with complex engineering projects.
• Experience with DOE Risk Management Guide G413.3-7A.
• Certification in Project Management such as PMP or Systems Engineering certification.
• Broad knowledge of LLNL policies
• Ability to lead independent work and to lead and manage small or multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience interacting and coordinating activities and objectives with technical staff mid-level managers customer/sponsor representatives vendors and external organizations.
• Experience in operational and experimental facility and industry such as aerospace.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment present and explain technical information and provide advice to management and stakeholders.

Pay Range

$175.530 - $267030 Annually

$175530 - $222564 Annually for the SES.3 level

$210630 - $267030 Annually for the SES.4 level

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employees 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.

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