Part-Time - Project Hire - AI Program Manager - (23604)

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Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Part-Time - Project Hire - AI Program Manager to work on our Program Integration team. Our team works a 9x80 schedule remote with every other Friday off.

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You will spearhead high-impact, strategic programs at the forefront of AI and digital twin innovation, shaping solutions that strengthen national energy security, scientific advancement, and critical infrastructure. As a leader at INL, you’ll drive transformative projects that push boundaries in nuclear and microelectronics technology, fusing cutting-edge research with real-world applications to keep the U.S. at the leading edge. Your vision and leadership will ensure seamless coordination across diverse teams and stakeholders, turning complex challenges into groundbreaking achievements. Join a team where your work directly fuels America’s technological leadership in energy, defense, and space exploration.

Responsibilities Include:

Build a rapidly expanding program

Track program progress using appropriate tools. Ensure proper planning and scheduling for operational-related activities to support timely and successful completion of program/project work. Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve successful project outputs.

Proactively manage and execute programs on schedule and within assigned budgets. Act as appropriate to correct deviations from schedule and budget. Provide recommendations to project management to allow timely resolution of problems and issues. Use appropriate conflict resolution skills to manage competing stakeholder interests.

Aid in developing research, software engineering, and operations teams to help partners meet their goals.

Interface with partners (DOE, DOD, Department of Commerce, and others) and coordinate among INL operations, research, and business organizations to support programs in the area of specialty.

Prepare or direct the preparation of progress and special reports to customer and management.

Ensure that laboratory requirements and standards for the management of programs are met and are consistently applied in the acceptance and integration of work. Integrate managed scope with ongoing and evolving mission needs.

Ensure that all customer contact, including major correspondence and work relationships between management and the customer, is maintained throughout the duration of the program. Conduct periodic project and customer meetings to review progress and discuss issues. Ensure problems involving coordination, schedule, and the setting of priorities are resolved by the project teams. Obtain the customer's acceptance of the work and document all turnover activities. Responsible for the preparation and submission of the final project reports and prompt close-out of the projects supporting the program.

Identify new opportunities and support growth in a dynamic and necessarily agile security R&D business environment. Match INL unique capabilities with capability gaps and needs of clients. Advise on emerging capabilities.

Analyze data to understand organizational disparities and implement solutions to address the identified disparity. Combine data analysis with experience/knowledge to deliver reliable and executable solutions.

Develop teams as appropriate to successfully complete work.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements:

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 degree in business management, Project Management, or a related field from an accredited institution and 6 years of relevant experience; or a PhD degree in business management, Project Management, or a related field from an accredited institution and 4 years of relevant experience.
Level 5: Bachelor’s degree in business management, Project Management, or a related field from an accredited institution and 14 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree in business management, Project Management, or a related field from an accredited institution and 8 years of relevant experience; or a PhD degree in business management, Project Management, or a related field from an accredited institution and 6 years of relevant experience.

Experience functioning as a project lead, project manager, or lead role determined with level.

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The ideal candidate will possess:

Advanced degree in a technical field (i.e., Nuclear Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering).

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

Job Information:

The pay range for this position is: Level 4 ($114,360 - $234,336) / Level 5 ($137,076 - $281,196). 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
Paid time off (personal leave)
Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
Benefit eligibility subject 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
When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.

INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.

PRIMARY LOCATION: US-Remote

JOB: Project Management

ORGANIZATION: Nuclear Science & Technology (Cxxx)

SCHEDULE: Part-time

EMPLOYEE STATUS: Temporary

JOB POSTING: Jan 19, 2026, 8:36:09 AM

UNPOSTING DATE: Jan 24, 2026, 12:59:00 AM

RELOCATION: Position NOT Relocation Eligible

TELEWORK: Virtual Worker

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