Risk Manager

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA seeks a mid-senior level Risk Manager to develop, implement, and lead risk assessments for innovative engineering projects involving advanced systems. You will provide technical leadership in risk management to support maturation of risk processes across programs and ensure traceability from requirements to delivery.

This role sits in the Laser Systems Engineering & Operations (LSEO) Division of the Engineering Directorate, supporting

Responsibilities

• Apply in-depth analysis of tangible and intangible factors and advanced knowledge within a recognized specialty to resolve complex technical and programmatic problems, working independently with minimal direction within the scope of the assignment, and set specific technical strategy and direction for self and others.
• Conduct advanced application of risk assessments for systems engineering and project execution practices to support complex engineering programs.

Job description

Mid-Senior Level | Full-time
Engineering | Livermore, CA | 10/29/2026
Reference #: REF9075M
Job Code: SES.3 Science & Engineering MTS 3 / SES.4 Science & Engineering MTS 4
Organization: Engineering
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: Not applicable

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 are seeking a Risk Manager to develop, implement, and lead risk assessments for innovative engineering projects involving advanced systems and components. You will provide technical leadership in risk management to support the development, integration, qualification, and delivery and maturation of risk processes. In addition, you will lead and support complex engineering efforts on technical systems, including project integration, risk identification and management, requirements development and traceability, mapping of designs and functions, failure mechanisms, assessments, and verification planning. You will partner closely with project teams to develop deep technical understanding of system behavior, support maturation of system requirements, participate in system-level architecture and analysis, and contribute to test planning to verify requirements.

You will also apply project management best practices and engineering judgment to define priorities, guide execution, manage schedules and budgets, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure deliverables are completed on time and within scope. This position supports the Sustainment and Enhanced Yield Capability Projects for the National Ignition Facility, which is a round-the-clock operational facility conducting laser fusion experiments. This is an opportunity to work on impactful projects that push the boundaries of engineering and technology in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. This position is in the Laser Systems Engineering & Operations (LSEO) Division, within the Engineering Directorate, to support several National Ignition Facility and Photon Science (NIF&PS) / Light Matter and Fusion (LMF) projects.

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

• Apply in-depth analysis of tangible and intangible factors and advanced knowledge within a recognized specialty to resolve complex technical and programmatic problems, working independently with minimal direction within the scope of the assignment, and set specific technical strategy and direction for self and others.
• Conduct advanced application of risk assessments for systems engineering and project execution practices to support complex engineering programs.