Computational Engineering Division Administrator-Active Security Clearance Required

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Livermore (CA); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Relocation Assistance

Education Reimbursement Program

Flexible schedules

Flexible Benefits

Job summary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) seeks a Division Administrator to lead day-to-day operations, budget oversight, personnel management, and strategic planning within the Computational Engineering Division (CED) of the Engineering Directorate.

This role requires strong leadership, HR expertise, and experience implementing complex administrative policies, with a hybrid work option and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in a related field or extensive experience in business/operations.
• Active DOE Q-level or Top-Secret clearance at hire.
• Experience interpreting and implementing management requirements and complex tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day division operations including employee engagement, administration, and workforce management.
• Oversee budgeting, staffing levels, and space/facilities for the division.
• Lead an administrative leadership team across multiple areas and mentor staff.

Skills

Budget management

Staff development

HR compliance

Leadership

Strategic planning

Operational excellence

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Talent management

Policy interpretation

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

DOE Q-level or Top-Secret clearance

Relevant business/operational/organizational experience

Tools

LLNL business applications

LAPIS / SmartRecruiters / LEAP / TIME

Job description

Company Description

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.

Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.

Job Description

We have an opening for Division Administrator to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You will work independently and collaboratively to plan, execute, and/or provide oversight to a variety of workforce, operational and organizational requirements and activities. You will help manage the Division's indirect budget and have primary responsibility for the Division's space/facilities. This position is in the Computational Engineering Division (CED), within the Engineering Directorate.

In this role you will

• Manage day-to-day business operations regarding employee engagement, administration and overall business operations. Manage division administrative workforce to include hiring, supervising, mentoring, career development, disciplinary actions, training, performance management, and ensure compliance with requirements, policies, and procedures.


• Facilitate collaboration with LLNL managers and personnel to advance long-term business operations goals, workforce management, operational initiatives, and strategic planning, while partnering with Engineering Division Administrators to promote consistent processes, aligned standards, shared best practices, and division-wide operational effectiveness.


• Oversee, direct, develop, implement and lead various personnel functions, workforce planning, staff development, and performance management. Provide guidance, training, and mentoring to personnel.


• Develop, implement, and administer courses of action related to business and/or organizational strategies, practices, initiatives, requirements, and deliverables.


• Establish budget and determine appropriate staffing levels to provide attainable administrative, operations and service support as needed.


• Partner with Division Leader and senior leadership on long-range personnel management, operations, administrative and strategic planning to facilitate, establish, and ensure Laboratory's missions, goals and work activities are met, including exerting significant latitude in determining associated objectives.


• Exercise independent judgement to identify and recognize organizational/operation problems, recommend solutions, and influence or negotiate with senior managers, on behalf of CED and/or the Engineering Directorate.


• Manage an administrative leadership team within several areas, oversee and advise on a broad range of functions, including staffing levels, recruiting and hiring, corrective actions, and employee relations.


• Research, analyze, and interpret HR requirements/guidance, as well as business, operational, and/or organizational issues and problems. Determine and pursue courses of action to obtain optimal results. Investigate and recommend appropriate courses of action to managers and supervisors on administrative and personnel matters.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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.


• Associate degree in a related field or equivalent combination of extensive experience and education in a related business, operational and/or organizational area.


• Advanced experience interpreting management needs, assessing requirements, and identifying and implementing solutions to non-standard tasks/queries.


• Advanced administrative and organizational skills, including detail oriented, flexibility, and experience independently coordinating and prioritizing multiple and complex work activities with conflicting deadlines.Ability to work effectively with short deadlines and frequent interruptions.


• Extensive experience in personnel functions for a large, diverse organization, interpreting and applying a wide variety of personnel policies and procedures to complex situations with broad and in-depth knowledge and understanding of recruiting, hiring, performance management, staff relations practices, and HR compliance requirements (e.g., FLSA, ADA, EEO).


• Experience with leadership and teambuilding skills to effectively build, lead, and manage an effective and diverse support team of non-exempt and exempt staff, including providing and administering performance and salary management, career development, training plans, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions.


• Advanced analytical, research, and complex-problem-solving skills to independently and effectively resolve unique and highly complex problems. Experience participating in strategic and workforce planning activities, including leading and supervising a variety of business, operational, and/or organizational activities and projects, and managing budgets and planning/reporting tools.


• Demonstrated advanced-level interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to diplomatically explain, negotiate, persuade, and lead staff and management through conflict resolution in order to obtain consensus on complex personnel and administrative actions.

Qualifications We Desire

• Bachelor's degree in business, operational, or organizational related field or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.


• Experience in defining and developing organizational objectives as well as planning and strategizing for meeting those goals/objectives. Experience representing management to diverse internal and external contacts, and effectively communicating manager's direction.


• Experience working in a classified environment with familiarity with the security requirements of LLNL Limited Areas.


• Experience with LLNL business applications and processes such as LAPIS, SmartRecruiters, LEAP, TIME, and travel management, as well as the Laboratory's standard suite of desktop applications.

Pay Range

$136,020 - $166,584 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.

Additional Information

#LI-Hybrid

Position Information

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

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2026Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!


• FlexibleBenefits Package


• 401(k)


• Relocation Assistance


• Education Reimbursement Program


• Flexible schedules (*depends on project needs)


• Our values - 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.

Wireless and Medical Devices

Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the useand/or possession ofmobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area whereyou are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile devicein your possession. This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.

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.

How to identify fake job advertisements

Please be aware of recruitment scams where people or entities are misusing the name of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) to post fake job advertisements. LLNL never extends an offer without a personal interview and will never charge a fee for joining our company. All current job openings are displayed on the Career Page under \"Find Your Job\" of our website. If you have encountered a job posting or have been approached with a job offer that you suspect may be fraudulent, we strongly recommend you do not respond.

To learn more about recruitment scams:https://www.llnl.gov/sites/www/files/2023-05/LLNL-Job-Fraud-Statement-Updated-4.26.23.pdf

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.

CaliforniaPrivacy Notice

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitlesjob applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here.