Federal Nuclear Expertise (FNE) Program Administrator - Active Security Clearance Required

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Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States' security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that values individuals, talents, partnerships, ideas, experiences, and different perspectives, recognizing their importance to the continued success of the Laboratory's mission.

Pay Range:

$91,320 - $111,840 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.

We are looking for a Federal Nuclear Expertise (FNE) Program Administrator to apply your talents and expertise in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. In this role, you will work independently to plan, develop, perform, and coordinate a wide range of advanced and diverse administrative activities and complex projects with changing variables and multiple factors that are not easily answered by standard procedures. This position reports to the Nuclear Threat Reduction (N) Program within the Global Security Principal Directorate.

In this role you will

• Serve as the primary point of contact for program matters; plan, execute, and/or provide oversight to a variety of operational and organizational requirements and activities.
• Participate in Program planning and execution, operational issues, and workforce activities; develop methods for successfully meeting Program deliverables.
• Lead projects; assess, set, and establish protocol and procedures to ensure compliance with governing safeguards and security policies.
• Coordinate and handle all administrative, business, and organizational aspects of Program both at LLNL and in Nevada, including setting agendas, adherence to various sites' security, safety, and access requirements, transportation, lodging, and meals.
• Coordinate and execute all operational aspects of the Program and resolve any issues, travel to Nevada at least four times a year.
• Prepare material including correspondence to Program sponsors, attendees, presenters, and site managers, including documents, charts, and reports.
• Establish and maintain complex databases, spreadsheets, and tracking systems to ensure action items are completed by the required due date andfollow up on pending items.
• Solve complex problems, develop and implement new techniques and procedures, interpret policy, formulate recommendations and establish procedures.
• Transport visitors at LLNL and Nevada for tours and meetings.
• Gather, interpret, and analyze attendee feedback and data to provide informed recommendations for enhancing course content and delivery.
• Contribute to planning budgets and expenditures, working closely with the TNF Program Administrator and Resource Managers across multiple organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top-Secret Clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.
• Specialized operational and organizational skills, including detail oriented, flexibility and experience independently coordinating and prioritizing multiple and complex work activities, often with conflicting deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with short deadlines and frequent interruptions.
• Ability to travel to Nevada at least four times a year.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to handle sensitive and confidential issues with tact, discretion, and mature judgment to interact with a diverse group of personalities and disciplines at all levels internal and external to the Laboratory.
• Demonstrated skills in leading administrative projects, tracking, compiling and monitoring data.
• Ability and initiative to approach and resolve difficult issues using creative problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety and security policies and compliance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of computers and associated software.Expert use of MS office applications.
• Experience developing complex reports for use in management decision making.
• This position requires a valid California driver's license.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting research, analyzing data sets and compiling findings into clear, actionable results or reports.
• Proven ability to track and analyze metrics, contribute to budget planning, manage projects, and prepare detailed program reports to support organizational goals.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2025 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• FlexibleBenefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Our core beliefs - visithttps://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values

Security Clearance

This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at time of hire.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

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Ifyou useamedical device, whichpairs with a mobile device,you must still follow the rules concerningthe mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities requireseparate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.

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