Document Operations Specialist – Active Security Clearance Required

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking a Document Operations Specialist to support Records Management within the Document Management Center. The role requires handling facility documents for the Superblock nuclear complex, ensuring compliance with LLNL, DOE and ES&H requirements.

On-site presence is required due to the sensitive nature of the work. The position offers career-indefinite opportunities at either level, with responsibilities expanding at the A07.3 level, including

Qualifications

• Active DOE Q clearance or Top Secret clearance at time of hire.
• Knowledge of document control and records management for government agencies.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple activities.
• Experience with electronic document management databases.
• Effective customer service, organization and communication skills.
• Ability to learn new software applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage facility documents and records in accordance with LLNL, DOE and ES&H requirements.
• Facilitate collection, cataloging, inventory, retrieval, and distribution of documents across functions.
• Interface with external customers on records management and training.
• Ensure data input accuracy and format compliance across web-based applications.
• Perform search and retrieval of electronically managed information and archival records.
• Participate in records inventory audits and support audits/inspections.
• Maintain access and provide training for document management systems.

Skills

Document management

Records management

DOE regulatory knowledge

Independent work

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Software adaptability

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Windchill

ELM

FileMaker Pro

SharePoint

Job description

Document Operations Specialist – Active Security Clearance Required

Associate | Full-time

Business Operations | Livermore, CA | 08/20/2026

Reference #: REF8729Y

Job Code: A07.2 Service Operations Spec 2 / A07.3 Service Operations Spec 3

Organization: Business

Position Type: Career Indefinite

Security Clearance: Active DOE Q clearance (or active Top Secret clearance)

Drug Test: Required for external applicant(s) selected for this position (includes testing for use of marijuana)

Medical Exam: A job-related pre-placement medical examination may be required

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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 a Document Operations Specialistto support Records Management in the Document Management Center (DMC). The position will support the Superblock nuclear complex. You will manage facility documents and records in accordance with all LLNL, DOE and ES&H requirements. You may also serve as additional support in the areas of document control or information management application development.This position is in the Strategic Deterrence Directorate.

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

This position will be filled at eitherlevel based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

You will

• Work across functional areas, facilitating the collection and management of facility records, including accountability, cataloging, processing, inventory, retrieval, and distribution of documents.
• Monitor records management activities for compliance with applicable requirements, including retention schedules and disposition; collect, validate, analyze, and summarize performance data,and provide input for metrics on records management activities as requested by management.
• Interface with, and serve as a resource for, external customers regarding document control practices, records management, and configuration management, including onboarding/offboarding, user training, and education on requirements.
• Ensure data input accuracy and format compliance of records documentation using multiple web-based applications, including auditing legacy metadata entry against physical records.
• Perform search and retrieval activities of electronically managed information, using database applications and physical document searches in local record storage areas, to locate archival records in support of facility management, engineers, administrators, operators, and mechanical technicians.
• Participate in records inventory audits and support audits and assessments of other groups, including readiness assessments and inspections.
• Maintain access and provide training for document management systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities, at the A07.3 level

• Develop and implement records management workflows, methods, and practices, including assessing external customer needs.
• Identify and implement actions for improvement in the areas of efficiency, workflow documentation, and customer service, and participate with technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in developing improvements for records database applications.
• Interpret and remain current on records management requirements for compliance, including retention schedules and disposition.
• Develop, maintain, interpret, and report metrics for records-management activities as requested by management. Analyze trends, present findings and recommendations to management.
• Provide input to management for records management budget and staffing activities.
• Serve as a resource for external customers regarding records repository user training, records management requirements (including facility-specific and LLNL document retention schedules), records assessments, and information review and release.

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.
• Knowledge of document control and records management practices for government agencies, engineering, construction, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, interpreting and applying instructions and procedures; advanced organizational skills and attention to detail; experience coordinating multiple work activities; experience identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Experience in document management, controlled document distribution, and/or recordkeeping systems, including experience working with electronic document management databases.
• Effective customer service, organization, communication, and interpersonal skills, including experience interfacing with personnel at multiple levels of an organization, working as part of a multidisciplinary team in a technical support environment, and communicating technical information to users.
• Ability to learn new software applications.

Additional qualifications at the A07.3 level

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Comprehensive experience in document management with knowledge of document control and records management practices for government agencies, engineering, construction, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing business processes, identifying process improvements, and implementing new solutions.
• Experience collecting, tracking, analyzing, and reporting operational or performance data using databases, spreadsheets, dashboards, or other reporting tools.
• Experience interpreting records management requirements and ensuring compliance with retention schedules, and related governance policies.

Qualifications We Desire

• Comprehensive knowledge of DOE standards applicable to records management at nuclear and high-hazard facilities, including configuration management, quality assurance (including NQA-1), and Conduct of Operations requirements.
• Knowledge of LLNL documents and records management policies and procedures, and of business processes and operations at Superblock.
• Experience with Windchill and Enterprise Lifecycle Management (ELM), FileMaker Pro, including database administration and maintenance, and SharePoint, including site administration and automated workflow creation.

Pay Range

$94,560 - $138,888 Annually

$94,560 - $115,728 Annually for the A07.2 level

$113,400 - $138,888 Annually for the A07.3 level

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. 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

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!
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)

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.

Pre-Placement Medical Exam

A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.

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