The Principal Associate Director for Science, Technology and Engineering (PADSTE) is a senior leader at Los Alamos and reports to the Laboratory Director. The role of the PADSTE is to be a steward of the Laboratory’s broad scientific and engineering capabilities and to develop and implement strategies to ensure Los Alamos’ preeminence as a national security science laboratory. The responsibilities include:  leading five technical directorates, collaborating with universities and other R&D organizations, and supporting science infrastructure that includes the research library, technology transfer, educational programs, and institutional computing.  PADSTE is the responsible line manager of approximately 4,300 scientists, engineers, post docs, and students that work to support the Laboratory’s three primary missions: assurance of the nuclear deterrent, reduction of global threats, and energy security.  PADSTE is directly responsible for the basic science and energy programs at Los Alamos ($270 million in FY 11), and the Laboratory Directed Research and Development program ($133 million in FY 11).  Overall, PADSTE organizations execute a budget of approximately $1.3 billion across all Laboratory programs.

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Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is the premier national resource responsible for monitoring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile and conducting research into new defense programs. It is a center for research in a wide range of scientific disciplines, including space exploration, geophysics, renewable energy, supercomputing, medicine, and nanotechnology.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. Individuals applying for this position should review the following memorandum

*Eligibility requirements:  To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Manual 470.4-5 for additional information.

Pre-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a pre-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.  We welcome and encourage applications from the broadest possible range of qualified candidates.  The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process.  To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-5627.