Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States' security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that values individuals, talents, partnerships, ideas, experiences, and different perspectives, recognizing their importance to the continued success of the Laboratory's mission.

Pay Range:

$91,320 - $111,840 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; 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.

Job Description

We have an opening for a Program Office Executive Assistant to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment within the Nuclear Threat Reduction (N) Program Office within the Global Security (GS) Directorate. You will be a member of the N Program management team that assists the N Program Manager, Deputy Program Manager, and Chief Engineer in providing a full range of advanced, diverse, and complex administrative duties in a highly visible environment. You will serve as a direct point-of-contact and liaison to the N Program Office and will interface with a wide variety of internal and external personnel, sponsors, and stakeholders, including senior executives. This position is in the Global Security Principal Directorate.

In this role, you will

• Engage with N Program senior management to establish and direct the development of business, operational, and organizational projects. Provide input and oversight to multi-faceted and significant initiatives and projects in conjunction with N Program management.
• Represent N Program management in daily interactions to senior management and executives across the laboratory; and the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Department of Defense and other Federal agencies; other national laboratories and scientific organizations; academia; political leadership at all levels including Federal, State, and local; industry partners; and international colleagues amongst others.
• Independently set priorities when committing the N Program and Deputy Program Managers' time anticipating needs; organize, coordinate, and manage highly complex and confidential calendars. Support management in all aspects of their challenging schedules and responsibilities to ensure success in every situation with steadfast integrity, ethics, grace, proficiency, professionalism, and confidentiality. Regularly monitoring schedule while maintaining awareness of real-time activities.
• Research and analyze business and organizational issues, applying tactical thinking and serve as an advisor to effectively multiply management's productivity. Track and archive event activities for future reference. Oversee requests for information; compile and coordinate institutional information; provide input on a variety of business, operational, and administrative matters; and at times represent the Program.
• Compose, clarify, coordinate, proof, format, edit, and finalize communications, reports, and actions with sensitivity and flexibility, and disseminate information on behalf of N Program management. Independently prepare responses and deliverables on behalf of the N Program Management team.
• Assist senior management with organizing internal and external meetings; develop agendas, identify, and coordinate meeting attendees and presentation materials.
• Arrange complex domestic and international travel and make complex itinerary adjustments as required; manage expense report submissions.
• Recognize, create, and implement plans to promote and foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.
• Transporting guests from point of pick-up to the designated location for high level visits and transporting guests for on-site tours.
• 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 time of hire.
• Advanced experience leading business, operational and organizational activities, participating in a variety of organizational projects and researching, interpreting, and applying a wide variety of policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Strong background in identifying and implementing technology solutions to automate administrative processes using a variety of software packages and database approaches. Expert use of MS Office applications, including experience developing complex reports using Excel for use in management decision making, including excellent grammar, proofreading, and editing skills.
• Advanced experience providing executive assistant support and representing senior management/executives to diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of appropriate handling of sensitive and classified documents and protection; experience working effectively with sensitive issues.
• Advanced communication skills to effectively interact and represent the office and Program and Deputy Program Managers with all levels of management, both internal and external to the Laboratory.
• Advanced analytical skills as well as the ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve complex problems in a rapidly changing environment, using a high degree of mature judgment, discretion, and tact.
• Experience implementing plans that promote and value inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability principles in the workplace.
• This position requires a valid California driver's license.

Qualifications We Desire:

• Broad and in-depth knowledge of Laboratory business, operations, and program/discipline organizations; demonstrated knowledge of external organizations at the local, State and National levels.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2025 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Our values - visit https://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.

Wireless and Medical Devices

Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession. This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.

If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate 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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Reasonable Accommodation

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