Clearance: Active Q required
About Leading Factors
Leading Factors partners with DOE programs to deliver mission-critical outcomes through disciplined program governance, EVMS excellence, and risk-informed decision-making across complex, multi-year portfolios.
Position Summary
As a PM4, you will lead a complex, multi-project portfolio, often with multiple funding sources, within a a specific mission area. You’ll shape sponsor strategy, integrate cross-division work, and ensure sustained performance to baselines while growing the portfolio over time.
Key Responsibilities
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Own portfolio outcomes across several projects, PIs, and divisions; run integrated program reviews and readiness.
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Set and defend scope/cost/schedule baselines; oversee EV performance and trend analysis.
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Lead risk management (quant/qual), MR/contingency stewardship, and disciplined change control.
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Broker priorities and funding profiles with sponsors; maintain long-term trust and transparent communications.
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Integrate multi-source funding under a coherent WBS/IMS and reporting cadence; ensure audit readiness.
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Drive portfolio growth via roadmaps, white papers, capture inputs, and proposal leadership.
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Mentor/guide PMs, Project Controls, and technical leads; promote best practices across the team-of-teams.
Minimum Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of related experience (or equivalent).
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Proven leadership of large, regulated technical/operational portfolios with EVMS compliance and successful surveillances/audits.
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Demonstrated success managing sponsor relationships at senior levels and re-baselining as priorities evolve.
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Excellent executive communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Preferred Qualifications
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Advanced degree in engineering, science, or management.
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Prior leadership within national lab or DOE/NNSA portfolios; experience integrating multiple funding sources.
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Tooling depth with Primavera and EVMS cost tools (e.g., Cobra) and analytics/reporting (e.g., Power BI).
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Capture/proposal leadership with documented growth wins.
Deal Breakers
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Work location: Onsite in NM.
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Clearance: Active DOE Q clearance at time of hire (U.S. citizenship required by DOE for Q).
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Security/Compliance: Commitment to all Lab, security, and ES&H requirements.
Compensation (Base Salary Range)
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Estimated range: $185,000 – $230,000.
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.