Full job description What You Will Do
The Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) program is responsible for supporting high- risk, high-reward research that creates innovative technical solutions for some of the Nation's most difficult challenges. With a budget of over $200M, the LDRD office is charged with the planning, execution, and reporting of approximately 500 cutting-edge research projects. Many of the exciting discoveries and technologies developed at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) can be traced to LDRD investment.
This position will be filled at the Application Developer 1or 2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level. Application Developer 1 ($69,500 - $110,300)
As an Application Developer 1, you will develop and support applications that enable the management and execution of LANL's LDRD program. Success in this role requires coding expertise, an agile and systematic approach to software design, and effective implementation of business requirements via online applications including the Q database system. Q's many functions include proposal handling, review, and scoring; project appraisals; project reporting; flexible search of the LDRD archives; and interface with the NNSA's Los Alamos Site Office. Additional LDRD applications include a green implementation of Q, which allows the secure engagement of external reviewers via a bridge from the protected yellow internal network; a secure system on the red internal network; and the LDRD Proposal Reviewer Management System (PRMS), which recruits for and organizes peer review panels. Q and PRMS interface with Research Library and other institutional services via APIs. All LDRD systems are regularly upgraded to support the continuous improvement of the LDRD program via new functionalities. This position offers an opportunity not only for systems programming at the cutting edge, but also for hands-on engagement with some of the Laboratory's most exciting research and development.
Application Developer 2 ($83,900 - $136,600)
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, the Application Developer 2 will also share responsibility for various operational and business processes within the LDRD office, including conceiving and/or implementing improvements to these processes, with minimal supervision from the Program Director and Deputy Program Director. The Application Developer 2 will also be tasked to assist in bi-weekly meetings attended by the LDRD leadership team. This individual will also aid in the gathering of requirements of new features, through one-on-one discussions or meetings with the LDRD team. Other responsibilities of the Application Developer 2 may include the maintenance and improvement of the system functioning on the red internal network.
What You Need Minimum Job Requirements: Demonstrated experience in systems programming. A record of high productivity in software development. Demonstrated record of commitment to quality and excellence. Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn and apply new software tools. Experience in the agile and systematic development of software applications, including the management of stakeholder requirements to meet both short-term challenges and long-term goals. Working experience with software tools. Demonstrated knowledge of Agile development, including using Atlassian JIRA software. Additional Job Requirements for Application Developer 2:
Demonstrated experience working with limited oversight, taking appropriate initiative, and making decisions to improve business processes and workflows. Experience in managing interfaces between independent software systems. Knowledge of test-driven development, including but not limited to unit testing, functional, and usability testing. Effective oral and written communication with systems stakeholders. Demonstrated dedication to customer service. Education/Experience at lower level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education/Experience at higher level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications: Working experience with most or all of the software tools that underlie the Q and PRMS applications, including Java, JUnit, Javascript, Angular JS, React JS, MySQL, XML, and XSL-T. Familiarity with document-handling APIs such as Apache FOP and iText (PDF), Doc4J (Word), and Apache PO (Excel). Demonstrated experience with software project management. Familiarity with the LDRD Program. Ability to obtain a Q clearance. Work Environment: Work Location: The work location for this position is hybrid and is located in Los Alamos New Mexico. Hybrid is defined as working partially onsite/partially offsite but within 2 hours ground commute of this location. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network Dental and vision insurance Free basic life and disability insurance Paid childbirth and parental leave Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually) Learning opportunities and tuition assistance Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays) Onsite gyms and wellness programs Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius) Additional Details Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
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 Order 472.2 for additional information. New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. 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 or call option 1.
