Program Leader, Lethality & Signatures

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 227,000 - 346,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

401(k)

Job summary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory seeks an Associate Program Leader for the Lethality & Signatures group within the IA Program to head a dynamic team delivering intelligence analysis and strategic projects for DoW sponsors.

You will shape resource plans, schedules, and budgets, provide leadership across the program, and ensure rigorous, high-quality deliverables in a sensitive, national-security environment.

Qualifications

• Active DOE Q clearance at time of hire and ability to obtain SCI access.
• Master's degree in physical science, nuclear physics, weapons design, engineering, political science or related discipline, or the equivalent combination of education and extensive related experience.
• Subject matter expert experience managing, leading, and supervising multidisciplinary teams for external sponsors.
• Subject matter expert experience influencing and collaborating with partners and stakeholders to achieve objectives.
• Experience supervising personnel and resource planning across scientific, technical, analytical, and administrative staff.
• Ability to motivate and collaborate effectively to achieve programmatic objectives.
• Experience working in a classified environment with SCI requirements and national security mission awareness.
• Excellent verbal and written communication to present proposals and results.

Responsibilities

• Lead IA Program leadership team and guide institutional objectives.
• Provide technical and analytical leadership on analysis of foreign nuclear weapons programs for government sponsors.
• Identify and pursue program development opportunities and collaborate with multiple Lab programs.
• Set short-term and strategic goals, develop annual research agenda, and deliver high-quality intelligence products.
• Oversee project management for DoW-sponsored projects, including resource allocation and timelines.
• Direct staffing activities, manage budget, and attract and retain staff with technical expertise.
• Lead performance management and career development, implement mentoring for analysts and investigators.
• Build strong sponsor relationships to ensure project execution and satisfaction.

Skills

DOE Q clearance

Leadership experience

Program management

Staffing and budgeting

Analytical leadership

Verbal and written communication

Collaboration with stakeholders

Security and SCI awareness

Education

Master's degree in physical science or related

Ph.D. in physical science or related

Job description

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory seeks an Associate Program Leader for the Lethality & Signatures group within the IA Program to head a dynamic team delivering intelligence analysis and strategic projects for DoW sponsors.

You will shape resource plans, schedules, and budgets, provide leadership across the program, and ensure rigorous, high-quality deliverables in a sensitive, national-security environment.