Division Administrator: Active DOE Q/TS Clearance

LLNL; Livermore (CA); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking a Division Administrator in the Computational Engineering Division. The role requires active DOE Q or Top Secret clearance and oversees business operations, budgeting, and personnel management.

You will work independently and with division leadership to ensure operational excellence and strategic workforce planning. The position emphasizes collaboration, policy adherence, and leading a diverse administrative team in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Active DOE Q-level clearance or Top Secret clearance required at hire.
• Associate degree or equivalent in related field or business/operational background.
• Advanced experience interpreting management needs and coordinating multiple tasks with conflicting deadlines.
• Extensive experience in personnel functions, including recruiting, performance management, and HR compliance.
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills for a diverse administrative staff.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for strategic workforce planning.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills for negotiation and alignment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day business operations including employee engagement and administration.
• Facilitate collaboration with LLNL managers to advance division goals and standardize processes.
• Oversee personnel functions, workforce planning, and performance management.
• Develop and implement strategies and action plans for organizational needs.
• Establish budgets and staffing levels to support administrative services.
• Partner with Division Leader for long-range personnel management and planning.
• Identify operational problems and recommend solutions to senior managers.
• Lead administrative leadership across multiple areas and oversee staff actions.
• Research HR guidance and implement courses of action for optimal results.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Budget management

Personnel management

HR policy compliance

Leadership & teambuilding

Strategic planning

Staff development

Recruiting & hiring

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in business/operational/organizational field

Tools

LAPIS

SmartRecruiters

LEAP

TIME

Job description

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking a Division Administrator in the Computational Engineering Division. The role requires active DOE Q or Top Secret clearance and oversees business operations, budgeting, and personnel management.

You will work independently and with division leadership to ensure operational excellence and strategic workforce planning. The position emphasizes collaboration, policy adherence, and leading a diverse administrative team in a fast-paced