Operations Administrative Specialist IV

LLNL • $79K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Must be a U.S. citizen able to obtain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance.
  • Proficient in administrative functions with strong keyboarding, editing, and grammar skills.
  • Demonstrated advanced organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, databases, and calendaring tools.
  • Familiarity with automation and AI tools beneficial.
  • Ability to exercise discretion in handling sensitive information and personnel matters.
  • Experience in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a representative of Operations management for daily matters.
  • Create and maintain spreadsheets and databases for tracking and filing systems.
  • Update the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system records.
  • Compile data and prepare complex reports and presentations from various sources.
  • Draft correspondence independently, including sensitive communications for management.
  • Manage complex scheduling and calendar priorities for leadership.
  • Coordinate logistics for meetings related to Design Reviews and Safety Notes.

Benefits

  • Flexible work-from-home options available.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan.
  • Education reimbursement support for continued learning.
  • Flexible schedules subject to project needs.
Full Job Description
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 2026 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
  • Flexible Benefits Package
  • 401(k)
  • Education Reimbursement Program
  • Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
  • Our values - visit https://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values

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