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Senior Director for Nuclear Safety
Job Category:
Manager
Posted on: 08/25/2026, expires on 11/23/2026 (61 days)
Job reference #: IRC145195
Location
Los Alamos National Lab (LANL)
Los Alamos National Lab (LANL)
,
NM
(
US-Region IV - West
)
Facility Street Address:
Bikini Atoll rd
Facility Zip Code:
87544
Compensation
Unspecified
No
Per Diem
Employment Type
Long Term
About Los Alamos National Lab (LANL)
© OpenStreetMap
GSA Per Diem
(government area reference rate, FY 2026)
$110
Lodging/Night
$68
M&IE/Day
$178
Total/Day
State Unemployment
(NM max benefit, US DOL)
$511
Max Weekly
26
wk
Max Duration
$13,286
Max Total
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(Los Alamos, NM)
Job description
What You Will Do
This position is open for both internal and external candidates to apply.
The Facilities & Operations Directorate is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as Senior Director for Nuclear Safety. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead the Engineering and nuclear safety programs at one of the nation's premier research institutions and directly influence safety standards and practices.
Reporting to the Associate Laboratory Director for Facilities & Operations, the Senior Director will oversee more than 900 employees across the Criticality Safety Division, Safety Basis Division, as well as 3 Engineering divisions. The engineering organizations include all aspects from facility engineering, design, and project delivery. This position will collaborate closely with DOE Field Office subject matter experts, DOE Headquarters assessments teams, and Defense Nuclear Safety Board representatives. The selected candidate will provide strategic leadership and oversight for nuclear safety programs supporting DOE Order 420.1C and related requirements, including:
Nuclear Criticality Safety
Safety Basis development and authorization
Fire Protection Services
Natural Phenomena Hazards
Nuclear and non-nuclear engineering services and deliverables
Three engineering divisions provide integrated facility and modification engineering services to ensure facilities are designed, constructed, modified, operated, and maintained in a safe, compliant, cost-effective, and mission-focused manner. Collectively, the divisions deliver design, project, procurement, field engineering, construction inspection, and engineering support for facility operations and maintenance, ensuring customer requirements are met while maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory, safety, and engineering standards.
The nuclear safety divisions provide comprehensive nuclear safety services that support and enable the safe accomplishment of the Laboratory's mission by protecting workers, the public, and the environment through the development and implementation of documented safety analyses, hazard identification, and effective hazard controls.
This role calls for an individual who embodies excellence in leadership through enterprise-level vision with bold thinking that pushes boundaries while maintaining safety excellence, execution excellence developing and implementing impactful strategies that deliver results, transparent trust that builds unwavering mutual confidence through honest communication, and empathetic leadership that values diverse perspectives to drive meaningful collaboration.
As the Senior Director, you will provide strategic leadership, direction, and oversight of the Laboratory's Engineering Nuclear Safety and Engineering programs. You will establish organizational priorities, ensure effective implementation of program requirements, and provide executive leadership to ensure engineering activities comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, standards, and Laboratory requirements. This role is responsible for ensuring that personnel execute work in a safe, compliant, and mission-focused manner while leading the resolution of complex technical and operational issues.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Demonstrated record of successfully leading multidisciplinary technical organizations in support of nuclear facility operations, specifically facility engineering, safety basis, criticality safety, and project execution. Proven ability to establish, implement, and continuously improve related programs that efficiently enhance safety, regulatory compliance, operational reliability, and engineering excellence.
Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of DOE O 420.1C and related DOE Orders, standards, and regulatory requirements including national codes and standards governing engineering and nuclear safety programs, with proven application to the design, operation, maintenance, modification, and project execution of nuclear facilities.
Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining the nuclear facility safety basis to ensure compliance with Technical Safety Requirements, while preserving configuration management and the integrity of the facility's safety basis.
Demonstrated success building and maintaining effective working relationships with all levels of contractor management, NNSA/DOE personnel, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) staff and Board Members, and other internal and external stakeholders, including members of the public, while fostering collaboration and achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
Demonstrated expertise in developing strategic partnerships, negotiating with customers and support organizations, resolving complex technical and organizational conflicts, and aligning diverse stakeholder interests to achieve mission objectives and successful project outcomes.
Active DOE Q clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one. Eligibility to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance.
Education/Experience: This position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 16+ years of progressive professional and leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with an advanced degree expected at this level.
Desired Qualifications:
Master's degree in engineering or related technical field.
A track record as a program manager, line manager, or institutional organizational leader.
Demonstrated success building relationships across all organizational levels.
Proven ability to attract, develop, and retain top technical talent.
Experience coaching senior staff and management teams.
Work Environment:
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
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: For full consideration, please submit a comprehensive resume or CV reflective of your relevant experience to the job requirements and desired skills stated above.
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China - including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau - as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Where You Will Work
Description of ideal candidate
This role calls for an individual who embodies excellence in leadership through enterprise-level vision with bold thinking that pushes boundaries while maintaining safety excellence, execution excellence developing and implementing impactful strategies that deliver results, transparent trust that builds unwavering mutual confidence through honest communication, and empathetic leadership that values diverse perspectives to drive meaningful collaboration.
As the Senior Director, you will provide strategic leadership, direction, and oversight of the Laboratory's Engineering Nuclear Safety and Engineering programs. You will establish organizational priorities, ensure effective implementation of program requirements, and provide executive leadership to ensure engineering activities comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, standards, and Laboratory requirements. This role is responsible for ensuring that personnel execute work in a safe, compliant, and mission-focused manner while leading the resolution of complex technical and operational issues.
Other requirements
Degree
Bachelors
Experience
15+ years
Security Clearance
DOE Q clearance
Qualifications
Unspecified
Benefits and Other Information:
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 childbirth and parental leave
Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
Onsite gyms and wellness programs
Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Contact information
Tim Jacquez
tjacquez@lanl.gov
Street Address:
P.O. Box 1663 ,Los Alamos , NM 87545 - US-Region IV (West)
Phone:
5055007543
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