Director, Forensic Science Center — Lead National Security

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 282,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Education Reimbursement Program

Flexible schedules

401(k)

Job summary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA, is seeking a Director of the Forensic Science Center to provide strategic direction and accountable execution of a portfolio of externally funded projects for the STAR Directorate, supporting the Center's CB RNE mission needs.

You will lead staff and budgets, engage with sponsors and senior leaders across LLNL, academia, industry, and government, and recruit world-class scientists to sustain and grow FSC capabilities while ensuring work is

Qualifications

• Active DOE Q-level clearance or Top-Secret clearance required.
• PhD in a relevant field or FSC-relevant experience.
• Expertise in WMD forensic/attribution science and related programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead formulation and execution of science and technology strategies and long-range plans for the FSC, aligned with Laboratory and PLS strategic objectives.
• Manage FSC staff and organizational resources on an ongoing basis; establish work plans, delegate assignments, set performance expectations, and ensure effective execution of Center priorities.
• Develop and maintain forensic science and related programs pertinent to the FSC, in coordination with relevant programs and/or division leaders at LLNL.
• Develop and maintain technical contributions to sensitive program areas in support of operational needs.
• Provide guidance and strategic direction for programmatic strategies in support of FSC and STAR missions.
• Oversee programmatic and operational execution of projects in the FSC and ensure that FSC programmatic commitments are delivered safely, on time, and on budget.
• Establish and manage Center-level budgets, schedules, performance standards, and risk-management approaches, ensuring the effective use of personnel, scientific infrastructure, and other resources.
• Working with the appropriate LLNL staff and leadership, formulate, develop, and socialize new ideas resulting in funding for existing and new sponsors, including DHS, DoD, DOJ, and IC members.
• Identify, develop, and coordinate strategies to recruit, train, develop, and retain world-class scientists across the CBRNE FSC mission areas and identified future expertise as warranted.
• In coordination with appropriate LLNL staff, identify, develop, and implement plans to strengthen FSC operational efficiencies, resulting in effective cost management of FSC's scientific infrastructure.
• Develop and implement a strategy to support FSC presence at high-visibility opportunities within the scientific community, including academia, government, and private sector.
• Represent FSC and PLS in discussions with senior Laboratory leadership, sponsors, external partners, and government stakeholders on matters significant to the Center and its mission.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Nuclear Science, or related field

Job description

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA, is seeking a Director of the Forensic Science Center to provide strategic direction and accountable execution of a portfolio of externally funded projects for the STAR Directorate, supporting the Center's CB RNE mission needs.

You will lead staff and budgets, engage with sponsors and senior leaders across LLNL, academia, industry, and government, and recruit world-class scientists to sustain and grow FSC capabilities while ensuring work is