Program Group Leader - Design Enablement & Advanced Tools (Remote)

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Program Group Leader for Design Enablement and Advanced Tools remote position at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). In this role, you will lead and manage the Design Enablement and Advanced Tools (DEAT) Program Group within Transformational Technologies (TT) in the Weapon Physics and Design (WPD) program. The DEAT PGL will spearhead a portfolio of technical efforts aimed at developing and demonstrating processes and technologies that enhance responsiveness and agility across the nuclear weapon enterprise.

What You'll Do

• Foster coordination, communication, and positive team dynamics among all team members.
• Ensure the development and delivery of advanced capabilities to address capability gaps in alignment with WPD strategic goals.
• Plan and guide scientific and technical directions for the projects in the DEAT program group.
• Provide technical contributions toward advancing state-of-the-art capabilities pursued by the DEAT program group.
• Interface with various program leaders within the Future Deterrent Program to execute the TT strategic plan.
• Integrate DEAT efforts across multi-disciplinary program elements and leverage personnel and capabilities that span various lab directorates.
• Manage the DEAT budget and report monthly on project execution status.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in engineering, physics, or a related technical field, or equivalent level of demonstrated knowledge.
• Significant experience integrating various technical areas and broad knowledge of design practices.
• Expert communication skills, both written and verbal, necessary to effectively explain, present, negotiate, and influence management.
• Experience fostering productive relationships with other divisions and institutions across the DOE.
• Active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top-Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with WPD, NNSA, and DOD program planning and budgeting.
• Strong relationships within the NNSA and DOD communities.

What We Offer

• Flexible Benefits Package including 401(k).
• Relocation Assistance and Education Reimbursement Program.
• Flexible schedules depending on project needs.
• Inclusion in the 2026 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor.
• Remote work flexibility after a probationary period.