Explosives Asset and Inventory Manager - Active Security Clearance Required

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Relocation assistance

Education reimbursement program

401(k)

Job summary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA is seeking an Explosives Asset and Inventory Manager to lead and optimize high explosives inventory, asset management, storage, and shipping/receiving operations across facilities. The role reports to the SD Explosives Operations Manager within the FOS organization of the SD Directorate.

This full-time, on-site position emphasizes safe, compliant operations, development of procedures, and leadership of the Explosives Inventory Control team.

Qualifications

• Active DOE Q-level clearance or Top Secret clearance at time of hire.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in explosives/high hazard operations, inventory management, logistics, shipping/receiving, and storage operations.
• Experience developing compliant solutions in a regulated environment.
• Strong coordination across multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience supervising and providing administrative leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain accurate inventory of HE materials across multiple facilities and areas.
• Oversee storage, shipping, receiving, staging, and movement per DOE requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and supervision for inventory personnel.
• Lead implementation and improvement of inventory tracking systems (HITS/CHITS).
• Serve as subject matter expert in explosives inventory systems and workflows.
• Coordinate cross-organizational efforts to resolve issues and improve enterprise capabilities.
• Develop procedures, work controls, and training materials for explosives asset management.
• Act as Group Leader for the FOS Explosives Support Group and mentor staff.
• Train and guide inventory personnel and system users.

Skills

Inventory management

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

HITS

CHITS

Job description

Company Description

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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 an Explosives Asset and Inventory Manager to lead and support high explosives inventory, asset management, storage, and shipping/receiving operations across assigned facilities and operational areas with a defined operational function. You will play a key role in maintaining accurate accountable inventory, supporting mission operations, improving inventory systems and processes, and ensuring safe, secure, efficient, and compliant execution of explosives activities. This position reports to the SD Explosives Operations Manager and is in the Facilities and Operations support (FOS) organization within Strategic Deterrence (SD) Directorate.

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

You will

• Lead and maintain accurate inventory of HE materials across multiple facilities, magazines, workrooms, and operational areas.
• Oversee and coordinate HE storage, shipping, receiving, staging, onsite movement, and disposition-related activities in accordance with DOE STD-1212, approved work control, and operational requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and day-to-day work direction for inventory personnel, while serving as the administrative supervisor for the team of Explosives Inventory Control Specialists.
• Lead implementation, sustainment, troubleshooting, testing, and continuous improvement of HITS and CHITS inventory tracking systems; coordinate software enhancements, issue resolution, and rollout of new functionality.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in explosives inventory systems, explosives inventory plan, storage/disposition strategy, and operational workflow improvements.
• Lead cross-organizational efforts involving facility operations, software developers, oversight stakeholders, and partner organizations to resolve issues and improve enterprise capabilities.
• Develop, revise, and implement procedures, work control documents, local practices, and training materials related to explosives asset management, inventory, storage, and shipping/receiving activities.
• Serve as the Group Leader for the FOS Explosives Support Group, with responsibility for personnel development, work direction, and delivery of assigned operational objectives.
• Train, mentor, and support qualification of inventory personnel, HE handlers, and system users; provide on-the-job training and technical guidance on inventory processes, tools, and expectations.
• 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.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Significant experience in explosives or high hazard operations, inventory management, logistics, shipping/receiving, storage operations, and facility operations support.
• Experience developing creative solutions while working in a regulated operational environment with strict safety, security, and procedural compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple priorities, organize operational work, and follow through on assignments with attention to detail.
• Advanced written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to effectively interact with program personnel, management, and external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Prior experience providing administrative supervision and team lead responsibilities with accountability for operational results.

Qualifications We Desire

• Certified LLNL Explosives Handler.
• Experience with HITS and CHITS databases.

Pay Range

$167,340 - $212,160 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. 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-Onsite

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 (*depending 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.

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Pre-Placement Medical Exam

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

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