Clearance: Q-Eligible (must be able to obtain and maintain)
About Leading Factors
Leading Factors provides program and project controls expertise to DOE line-item and mission-critical programs. We help sponsors and laboratory teams plan, execute, and govern complex work—bringing discipline in baselining, EVMS, risk management, and change control to deliver mission outcomes.
Position Summary
As a PM3, you’ll serve as the customer-facing owner for one or more technical/operational programs at the National Laboratory. You’ll align sponsor needs with internal teams and deliver against scope/cost/schedule baselines over multiple years in a regulated, security-conscious environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Own program scope, milestones, success criteria; coordinate multiple related projects within a mission area.
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Translate sponsor needs into funded, executable work; negotiate scope, timeframes, and budgets.
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Establish and manage cost/schedule/scope baselines; track CPI/SPI, analyze variances, and drive recovery plans.
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Run formal change control and risk management (qual/quant), protecting schedule margin and budget.
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Ensure compliance with client requirements (security, QA, ES&H); maintain audit-ready artifacts.
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Build trust with internal/external stakeholders; resolve conflicts and gain consensus across divisions.
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Contribute to roadmaps, white papers, and opportunity shaping as missions evolve.
Minimum Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of related management experience (or equivalent).
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Demonstrated leadership of technical/operational work with WBS/IMS, baselines, EV/variance, risk, and change control.
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Strong written/oral communication; executive-ready presentations and status reporting.
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Familiarity with DOE/NNSA environments, compliance culture, and sponsor engagement.
Preferred Qualifications
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Advanced coursework/degree in engineering, science, management, or related field.
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Experience supporting national laboratory programs or DOE line-item projects.
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Hands-on with Primavera, Cobra (or similar EVMS toolchain).
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Proposal/roadmap development experience and customer brokering.
Deal Breakers
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Work location: Onsite in NM.
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Clearance: Must be Q-eligible and able to obtain/maintain clearance (U.S. citizenship required by DOE for Q).
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Security/Compliance: Willingness to comply with all Lab and sponsor requirements.
Compensation (Base Salary Range)
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Estimated range: $145,000 – $180,000.
Benefits — Full Package Available
Leading Factors offers a comprehensive package, including: medical, dental, vision; 401(k) with company match; generous PTO and paid holidays; basic/voluntary life/AD&D; professional development support. Specifics provided during the offer process.