Design Physics Division Leader

Job Description
We have an opening for a Design Physics (DP) Division Leader (DL). The division is comprised of approximately 260 scientists and engineers. In collaboration with the Associate Deputy Director for Program Enablement (DPEn), you will support broader laboratory workforce initiatives and direct tasking on high-priority projects for Strategic Deterrence (SD), LLNL and external university and government partners. You will lead the Division management team consisting of Deputy Division Leader(s), Associate Division Leaders/Section Leaders and Group Leaders. This position is in the Strategic Deterrence Directorate.
In this role you will
Establish and execute a framework for the strategic planning, staffing, budgeting, and methods to achieve Division and SD deliverables. Work closely with the DPEn and other LLNL senior leaders.
Deliver a skilled staff pool of nuclear weapon designers, ICF designers, hydro experimentalists, and major weapon code physicists to support both SD and Global Security (GS) programs and in partnership and collaboration with SD and GS senior leadership.
Develop organizational strategies in partnership with stakeholder programs to establish and deliver the Design Physics Division staffing needs.
Manage division operations through technical staff leaders and/or technical managers. Communicate division goals and objectives, and accomplishments to division workforce.
Evaluate and develop current and future workforce plans in collaboration with LLNL Program Managers. Ensure the highest quality personnel are recruited with essential technical competencies, well-trained, motivated and retained to meet succession planning needs and mission deliverables.
Establish strategic direction and develop and implement policies to support division operations.
Manage and provide direction and oversight for personnel administration activities including performance reviews, performance management, performance concerns, peering, and salary management.
Oversee and provide strategic direction for the division’s outreach, mentoring, and employee development efforts.
Recognize, create, and implement plans to promote and foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.
Perform other duties as assigned.