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Program Manager

National Nuclear Security Administration · Posted 1 days ago

On-site Albuquerque, NM $150K – $194K Apply by Jul 2, 2026 Program Management ENTJESTJ Operations
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About the Role

This position is located in the Office of Defense Nuclear Security, Office of Personnel and Facility Clearances and Classification/NA-74, Personnel Security Support Division [PSSD]. This position serves as the Team Lead of the Personnel Security Support Division [PSSD], a critical role responsible for leading and managing a large-scale, complex national security program within the NNSA.

What You'll Do

  • As a Program Manager [Team Lead] , you will: Lead the Personnel Security Support Division (PSSD) by developing and implementing strategic plans and setting goals and priorities that align with national security directives.
  • Oversee large support service contracts to ensure contractors meet performance, cost, schedule, and quality requirements for vetting and clearance processes for approximately 120,000 employees.
  • It also includes ensuring the PSSD's daily operations comply with federal and agency security regulations Manage the office budget, providing input to the Future Year Nuclear Security Program planning, ensuring budget plans align with NNSA and DOE goals and objectives, NA-74 contractors have necessary resources, and overseeing Contracting Officer's Representatives for NA-74 contracts.
  • Ensure the NA-70 budget planning staff has necessary data to support NA-70 program budgets.
  • Provide expertise for self-assessments, quality of work products [both contractor and Federal] and assesses the health of the vetting program.
  • Provide leadership to develop and build automation to support vetting operations and field sites.
  • Interpret broad federal and NNSA policies to develop specific guidelines and procedures for the PSSD.
  • Represent the NNSA and PSSD in high-level discussions with other federal agencies, stakeholders, and senior leadership on personnel security matters.
  • Report program performance, budget status, and provides high-level recommendations to senior NNSA leadership.

Requirements

  • Subject to Random Drug Testing Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
  • Favorable suitability determination required.
  • Financial Disclosure is required.
  • Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q level Security Clearance.
  • You must be a United States Citizen.
  • This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
  • Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
  • Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification.
  • May be required to successfully complete a one (1) year probationary period.
  • Employees serving on a probationary period may be terminated at any time during the probationary or trial period for performance, conduct, or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service.
  • Please limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages.
  • If more than two pages are submitted, you will be disqualified.
  • Probationary periods are required for new employees appointed to competitive service positions for the first time; or reinstated employees who return to Federal service after a break in service of 30-days or more and who have not completed a probationary period will need to complete the requirement.
  • No positive education requirement.

Personality Fit

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Job ID: f2beb214-5546-4f8f-91a0-ec0c82dade47

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