Operations Administrative Specialist IV

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Livermore (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking an experienced Operation Administrative Specialist IV in Livermore, CA. The role supports the Operations and Business Administration Division, with potential hybrid work and occasional work-from-home days.

The position requires DOE Q clearance eligibility, strong MS Office and database skills, and the ability to prepare complex reports and manage calendars, communications, and compliance for division activities.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance and U.S. citizenship.
• Administrative knowledge with accurate keyboarding, editing, grammar, and proofreading skills.
• Advanced organizational skills and attention to detail with follow-through.
• Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite, databases and calendaring software.
• Experience with automation and AI tools and software.
• Self-motivated, discreet handling of sensitive information and people interactions.
• Ability to multitask in a changing, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across a diverse workforce.

Responsibilities

• Represent Operations management and serve as a resource in daily routine matters.
• Maintain spreadsheets and databases for design reviews and safety notes; manage SharePoint sites and filing systems.
• Update and manage records in the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system.
• Gather information, compile data, and prepare complex reports and presentations.
• Prepare correspondence for management signature, handling potentially sensitive material.
• Manage complex calendars and scheduling priorities.
• Organize meetings for design reviews and safety notes.
• Oversee GSA vehicle fleet utilization and maintenance requirements.
• Coordinate document management and compliance for division documents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Security clearance

Organizational skills

Office software

Databases

Calendaring tools

AI tools familiarity

Tools

Microsoft Office

ELM database

SharePoint

Job description

Mid-Senior Level | Full-time
Administrative | Livermore, CA | 09/30/2026
Reference #: REF8856G
Job Code: 405.4 Administrative Specialist IV
Organization: Business
Position Type: Career Indefinite
Security Clearance: Anticipated DOE Q clearance (requires U.S. citizenship and a federal background investigation)
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.

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

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 Operation Administrative Specialist IV. Under limited supervision, you will perform a full range of moderately difficult administrative and task-oriented assignments in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This position is in the Operations and Business (O&B) Administration Division, matrixed to support the Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED) within the Engineering Directorate.

Depending on your assignment, this position may offer a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You may have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week.

You will

• Represent Operations management and serve as a resource in daily routine matters.
• Establish and maintain spreadsheets, databases for design review requests and safety note reviews, SharePoint sites, tracking/filing systems to support office moves and other identified processes.
• Maintain and update records in the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system.
• Gather information from various sources, compile data, and prepare complex reports and presentations.
• Generate correspondence on own initiative and compose correspondence for management signature which may be sensitive in nature. Serve as a resource and interpret organizational policies and procedures.
• Manage complex calendars which include independently determining scheduling priorities.
• Organize and coordinate meetings for Design Reviews and Safety Notes.
• Manage utilization and maintenance requirements for the Division’s General Services Administration (GSA) vehicle fleet.
• Coordinate the document management and compliance for documents generated by Division management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Administrative knowledge and experience including accurate keyboarding, editing, grammar, and proofreading skills; advanced knowledge of office procedures, techniques, and methods.
• Advanced organizational skills, attention to detail, accuracy, and follow through.
• Intermediate computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, databases, and calendaring software, with the ability to learn new software quickly.
• Experience with automation and AI tools and software.
• Ability to be self-motivated and flexible, exercising discretion and mature judgment in handling business sensitive and/or classified information, as well as personnel interactions.
• Experience working under minimal supervision, in a multitask environment of rapidly changing priorities, deadlines, and frequent interruptions.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with a diverse workforce and represent the organization with all levels of Leadership, internal and external to the Laboratory, using tact, diplomacy, and discretion.

Qualifications We Desire

• Advanced computer skills and experience with ELM and other equivalent databases (Oracle, Siemens, etc.).

Pay Range

$38.03 - $45.63 Hourly

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!
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, wewill initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if youmeet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.

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.

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