AI Project Manager

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring an AI Project Manager to work in our Scientific Computing and AI Program Integration department. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Research Education Campus with every other Friday off.

The AI Project Manager will lead high-impact projects that shape the future of energy, national security, and scientific innovation. Your work will directly contribute to INL's legacy as a leader in nuclear technology, cybersecurity, and grid modernization. By driving critical initiatives, you'll help ensure the U.S. maintains its edge in advanced research and infrastructure development. This is a rare opportunity to make a tangible difference in areas that matter most to national priorities and technological progress.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Plan, document, execute, manage, and report on projects within the scientific computing and AI domain.
• Integrate and communicate with customers, partners, and managers of related projects.
• Determine appropriate products or services with clients or customers to define project scope, requirements, and deliverables.
• Utilize project management techniques to assure technical, schedule, and budget baselines are controlled throughout each phase of a project. Participate in phase, milestone, and final project reviews.
• Manage all projects in accordance with all BEA procedures and policies. Monitor project activities and resources to mitigate risk.
• Collaborate with procurement, and interface with the customer, regarding General and Special Conditions; participate in subcontract amendment negotiations and obtain necessary corporate and customer approvals.
• Make improvements, solve problems, or take corrective action when problems arise.
• Identify project documentation requirements or procedures.
• Manage projects to ensure that they are completed on schedule, within budget, and that all work is performed in a safe manner.
• Review inter-organizational agreements and subcontract packages for completeness and conformity to project requirements.
• Perform project closeout activities including final cost report and project records closeout.
• Develop teams as appropriate to successfully complete projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Leverage collaboration software such as Teams, Confluence, and Jira to ensure all project team members have appropriate tasking and understanding of scope.

Required:

• Level 3: Bachelor's degree in business management, project management or a related field from an accredited institution and 5 years of relevant experience; or a Master's or PhD in business management, project management, or a related field from an accredited institution and 2 years of relevant experience.
• Level 4: Bachelor's degree in business management, project management or a related field from an accredited institution and 9 years of relevant experience; or a Master's in business management, project management, or a related field from an accredited institution and 6 years of relevant experience; or a PhD in business management, project management, or a related field from an accredited institution and 4 years of relevant experience
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• This position requires access to the Export Control Information system. All applicants must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident/Green Card holder.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate, Project Management Institute (PMI) Certification, or other equivalent certification.

Job Information:

• The pay for this position is Level 3: ($95,256 - $195,288)/Level 4:($114,360 - $234,336) . At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.
  

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office and field/laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject to multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

INL Mission:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements:

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information:

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