Deputy Program Director, Capital Portfolio - Laboratory Infrastructure - Active
Physics World, Livermore, CA, United States
Job Description
We are seeking a
Deputy Program Director, Capital Portfolio
to provide technical management and program integration leadership within the Laboratory Infrastructure Program. Reporting directly to the Senior Director for Capital Planning, the Deputy Program Director helps lead LLNL’s overall capital planning process and disciplined execution of mission‑focused infrastructure investments and recapitalization priorities.
This position may offer a hybrid schedule, which includes the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week, after a probationary period. The specifics of the hybrid schedule, including the exact number of days required in the office and virtual work options, may vary based on the needs of the team and the organization.
You will
Provide technical management for RECAP portfolio execution, with oversight of planning, execution, and performance management across projects to support mission delivery.
Lead and coordinate technical teams and Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) to develop and maintain integrated views of scope, schedule, cost, risk, and key dependencies.
Monitor and synthesize project and portfolio performance against milestones and deliverables; identify issues, drive corrective actions, and elevate decision points to senior leadership.
Lead development of monthly milestone reports, executive briefings, decision packages, and responses to data calls for internal leadership and federal stakeholders.
Serve in a technical management role for governance and change management, including preparation and evaluation of funding, cost, and schedule change proposals, and delegated leadership and decision support to the RECAP Change Control Board processes (including acting as an alternate/approver as designated).
Partner across LLNL directorates, programs, and operations communities to ensure recapitalization work is aligned with execution strategy, resource constraints, and mission priorities.
Lead capital planning activities for line‑item projects, including development of planning artifacts, sequencing strategies, and integration of requirements into executable capital approaches.
Establish and apply analytical and project controls methods to improve predictability and transparency of outcomes, including development of performance metrics, dashboards, and risk‑informed prioritization inputs.
Collaborate with other sites on benchmarking activities and lessons learned, as applicable.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top‑Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at time of hire.
Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Extensive experience leading or coordinating execution of complex infrastructure, facilities, or equipment efforts.
Extensive experience providing leadership over technical teams driving results through influence, coordination, and disciplined follow‑through, without relying on direct line authority.
Extensive knowledge of infrastructure project delivery elements, including planning, design, acquisition, construction/installation, and commissioning/activation.
Extensive experience producing clear, executive‑ready communications, including briefings, milestone status, decision papers, and action tracking.
Strong collaboration, facilitation, and problem‑solving skills; ability to operate with limited direction in a high‑visibility environment.
Desired Qualifications
Master’s degree in science, engineering, or related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Experience supporting NNSA‑facing infrastructure or recapitalization portfolios, including preparation of milestone reporting and leadership deliverables.
Experience supporting line‑item capital planning activities, including integration of mission requirements into planning products and executable strategies.
Experience with governance and change control practices for cost/schedule/funding management.
PMP certification and/or project controls experience (schedule, cost, risk, performance reporting).
Knowledge of DOE/NNSA processes, orders, and reporting expectations relevant to infrastructure programs.
Pay Range
$282,210 - $359,700 Annually. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Benefits
Included in 2026 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
Flexible Benefits Package
401(k)
Relocation Assistance
Education Reimbursement Program
Flexible schedules (depending on project needs)
Our values - visit https://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Reasonable Accommodation
Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request.
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We are seeking a
Deputy Program Director, Capital Portfolio
to provide technical management and program integration leadership within the Laboratory Infrastructure Program. Reporting directly to the Senior Director for Capital Planning, the Deputy Program Director helps lead LLNL’s overall capital planning process and disciplined execution of mission‑focused infrastructure investments and recapitalization priorities.
This position may offer a hybrid schedule, which includes the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week, after a probationary period. The specifics of the hybrid schedule, including the exact number of days required in the office and virtual work options, may vary based on the needs of the team and the organization.
You will
Provide technical management for RECAP portfolio execution, with oversight of planning, execution, and performance management across projects to support mission delivery.
Lead and coordinate technical teams and Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) to develop and maintain integrated views of scope, schedule, cost, risk, and key dependencies.
Monitor and synthesize project and portfolio performance against milestones and deliverables; identify issues, drive corrective actions, and elevate decision points to senior leadership.
Lead development of monthly milestone reports, executive briefings, decision packages, and responses to data calls for internal leadership and federal stakeholders.
Serve in a technical management role for governance and change management, including preparation and evaluation of funding, cost, and schedule change proposals, and delegated leadership and decision support to the RECAP Change Control Board processes (including acting as an alternate/approver as designated).
Partner across LLNL directorates, programs, and operations communities to ensure recapitalization work is aligned with execution strategy, resource constraints, and mission priorities.
Lead capital planning activities for line‑item projects, including development of planning artifacts, sequencing strategies, and integration of requirements into executable capital approaches.
Establish and apply analytical and project controls methods to improve predictability and transparency of outcomes, including development of performance metrics, dashboards, and risk‑informed prioritization inputs.
Collaborate with other sites on benchmarking activities and lessons learned, as applicable.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top‑Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at time of hire.
Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Extensive experience leading or coordinating execution of complex infrastructure, facilities, or equipment efforts.
Extensive experience providing leadership over technical teams driving results through influence, coordination, and disciplined follow‑through, without relying on direct line authority.
Extensive knowledge of infrastructure project delivery elements, including planning, design, acquisition, construction/installation, and commissioning/activation.
Extensive experience producing clear, executive‑ready communications, including briefings, milestone status, decision papers, and action tracking.
Strong collaboration, facilitation, and problem‑solving skills; ability to operate with limited direction in a high‑visibility environment.
Desired Qualifications
Master’s degree in science, engineering, or related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Experience supporting NNSA‑facing infrastructure or recapitalization portfolios, including preparation of milestone reporting and leadership deliverables.
Experience supporting line‑item capital planning activities, including integration of mission requirements into planning products and executable strategies.
Experience with governance and change control practices for cost/schedule/funding management.
PMP certification and/or project controls experience (schedule, cost, risk, performance reporting).
Knowledge of DOE/NNSA processes, orders, and reporting expectations relevant to infrastructure programs.
Pay Range
$282,210 - $359,700 Annually. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Benefits
Included in 2026 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
Flexible Benefits Package
401(k)
Relocation Assistance
Education Reimbursement Program
Flexible schedules (depending on project needs)
Our values - visit https://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Reasonable Accommodation
Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request.
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