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DoDT Program / Advanced Laser Systems Section Manager

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We are seeking for a DoDT Program / Advanced Laser Systems Section Manager to lead and grow advanced laser system modeling, design, build, and test efforts within the Department of Defense Technologies (DoDT) program space. This role is responsible for business development, project planning with external sponsors, and oversight of project execution for high-impact laser system initiatives. You will collaborate across LLNL, NIF&PS PAD, and DoDT, leveraging institutional capabilities to build and execute successful projects. You will also influence institutional indirect Science & Technology (S&T) and capability investments while ensuring alignment with strategic goals. This position in the Laser Systems Engineering & Operations (LSEO) Division, within the Engineering Directorate.

In this role, you will :

• Lead and facilitate highly complex, high-impact business development activities for laser system modeling, design, build, and test efforts within the DoDT program.
• Apply creativity and innovation to identify new opportunities and build sponsor relationships that impact major Laboratory programs and key sponsors.
• Establish and drive project vision and strategy with external sponsors, setting scope, schedule, and budget for future efforts in collaboration with stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with long-range organizational targets.
• Oversee project execution by ensuring technical objectives, milestones, and deliverables are met on time and within budget, with significant impact on Laboratory objectives and sponsor relationships.
• Provide direct leadership and direction for multi-disciplinary project teams, ensuring adherence to safety, security, and quality standards, and serving as a primary technical and managerial contact for large projects / programs.
• Exercises judgment and Influence in recommending institutional indirect S&T and capability investments, aligning resources and priorities with organizational strategy and long-range Laboratory direction.
• Partner and negotiate across LLNL, NIF&PS PAD, and DoDT to build successful projects by leveraging institutional capabilities, fostering effective partnerships, and influencing Laboratory and sponsor priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates. Included in 2025 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor! Flexible Benefits Package 401(k) Relocation Assistance Education Reimbursement Program Flexible schedules (

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