Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Strategic Partnership Projects (SPP) Leader - Active Security Clearance Required
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, California, United States, 94550
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 looking for individuals that demonstrate an understanding of working in partnership with team peers, who engage, advocate, and contribute to building an inclusive culture, and provide expertise to solve challenging problems.
Pay Rate
$294,780 - $380,424 Annually for the TSM.2 level
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. 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 Strategic Partnership Projects (SPP) Leader. Strategic partnership projects provide opportunities to strengthen and enhance our core capabilities that serve our nuclear weapon mission, while simultaneously applying those unique capabilities to support the nation's important broader national security objectives. You will provide program development leadership to sustain and grow Strategic Deterrence (SD) enabled SPP opportunities across the national security enterprise to address the daunting challenges the nation faces in a rapidly changing world. You will work closely with the leadership of the Department of Defense (DoD), other government agencies, and the United States industrial base partners to understand the national and strategic technology and capability gaps, needs, and challenges. Using this knowledge, you will help identify capabilities within SD that could be applied to help improve the Nation's security. You will provide oversight into the application of SD resources to develop solutions and transfer technology, ideas, and intellectual property for non-nuclear mission applications. You will work closely with the other LLNL SPP leaders and programs outside of SD to provide support for the broader national security mission of LLNL. This position is in the Strategic Deterrence Directorate.
In this role, you will:
* Provide management oversight and leadership for the SPP portfolio of $70M per year. Lead coordination and provide oversight across SD for the development, execution, and growth of SPP activities.* Lead, oversee, and help manage external relationships with non-NNSA customers with an emphasis on the SPP portfolio, including the DoD, Office of the Secretary of Defense, other government agencies, and industry partners.* Develop and oversee the execution of the SD SPP strategy.* Align incoming SPP work with the SD SPP strategy and with available resources; coordinate SPP activities as the lead of the SD SPP Council.* Coordinate with other SPP efforts at LLNL and support relevant technologies and capabilities across the Laboratory.* Advise SD Principal Associate Directorate leadership on partnership activities and status of SPP efforts.* Coordinate with and host visits from across the DoD, industry, and other government agencies.* Develop and maintain a career pipeline for SPP and relationship management.* Recognize and support plans to promote and foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability within the workplace.
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 the time of hire.* PhD in science and/or engineering, or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.* Extensive experience in program development, forming and maintaining strong partnerships with internal and external organizations to establish and achieve strategic program and mission goals.* Extensive knowledge in conventional weapons or national security technology areas and familiarity with SD and the LLNL weapons program.* Experience forming and leading multidisciplinary S&T programs in conventional weapons or national security technology areas.* Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills in a dynamic environment while guiding, leading, and mentoring team members.* Expert verbal and written communication skills to effectively present on and explain a range of technical and non-technical topics.* Experience in strategic planning, and experience in decision-making on matters that significantly affect the ability of the organization and Laboratory to achieve its overall objectives and long-range goals.* Extensive experience in building positive working relationships with a broad cross-section of management, technical and administrative personnel, including ability to influence policy and strategic change at senior executive management levels.* Ability to travel 25% of the time.* Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications:
* Extensive experience working with senior leaders of the DoD, federal agencies, industry leaders, and other stakeholders.* Broad knowledge of national security organizations.* Broad knowledge of Laboratory programs, policies, and procedures.* Knowledge of rules and processes governing patents and technology commercialization.* Demonstrated experience implementing plans that promote and value inclusion, diversity, equity and accountability principles in the workplace.
Additional Information
#PT
Position Information
This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.
Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
* Included in 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!* Flexible Benefits Package* 401(k)* Relocation Assistance* Education Reimbursement Program* Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)* Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity* Our core beliefs - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/our-values* Employee engagement - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/employee-engagement
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.
Pre-Placement Medical Exam
A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.
How to identify fake job advertisements
Please be aware of recruitment scams where people or entities are misusing the name of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) to post fake job advertisements. LLNL never extends an offer without a personal interview and will never charge a fee for joining our company. All current job openings are displayed on the Career Page under "Find Your Job" of our website. If you have encountered a job posting or have been approached with a job offer that you suspect may be fraudulent, we strongly recommend you do not respond.
To learn more about recruitment scams: https://www.llnl.gov/sites/www/files/2023-05/LLNL-Job-Fraud-Statement-Updated-4.26.23.pdf
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.
We invite you to review the Equal Employment Opportunity posters which include EEO is the Law and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.
Reasonable Accommodation
Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request.
California Privacy Notice
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here.
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 looking for individuals that demonstrate an understanding of working in partnership with team peers, who engage, advocate, and contribute to building an inclusive culture, and provide expertise to solve challenging problems.
Pay Rate
$294,780 - $380,424 Annually for the TSM.2 level
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. 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 Strategic Partnership Projects (SPP) Leader. Strategic partnership projects provide opportunities to strengthen and enhance our core capabilities that serve our nuclear weapon mission, while simultaneously applying those unique capabilities to support the nation's important broader national security objectives. You will provide program development leadership to sustain and grow Strategic Deterrence (SD) enabled SPP opportunities across the national security enterprise to address the daunting challenges the nation faces in a rapidly changing world. You will work closely with the leadership of the Department of Defense (DoD), other government agencies, and the United States industrial base partners to understand the national and strategic technology and capability gaps, needs, and challenges. Using this knowledge, you will help identify capabilities within SD that could be applied to help improve the Nation's security. You will provide oversight into the application of SD resources to develop solutions and transfer technology, ideas, and intellectual property for non-nuclear mission applications. You will work closely with the other LLNL SPP leaders and programs outside of SD to provide support for the broader national security mission of LLNL. This position is in the Strategic Deterrence Directorate.
In this role, you will:
* Provide management oversight and leadership for the SPP portfolio of $70M per year. Lead coordination and provide oversight across SD for the development, execution, and growth of SPP activities.* Lead, oversee, and help manage external relationships with non-NNSA customers with an emphasis on the SPP portfolio, including the DoD, Office of the Secretary of Defense, other government agencies, and industry partners.* Develop and oversee the execution of the SD SPP strategy.* Align incoming SPP work with the SD SPP strategy and with available resources; coordinate SPP activities as the lead of the SD SPP Council.* Coordinate with other SPP efforts at LLNL and support relevant technologies and capabilities across the Laboratory.* Advise SD Principal Associate Directorate leadership on partnership activities and status of SPP efforts.* Coordinate with and host visits from across the DoD, industry, and other government agencies.* Develop and maintain a career pipeline for SPP and relationship management.* Recognize and support plans to promote and foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability within the workplace.
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 the time of hire.* PhD in science and/or engineering, or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.* Extensive experience in program development, forming and maintaining strong partnerships with internal and external organizations to establish and achieve strategic program and mission goals.* Extensive knowledge in conventional weapons or national security technology areas and familiarity with SD and the LLNL weapons program.* Experience forming and leading multidisciplinary S&T programs in conventional weapons or national security technology areas.* Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills in a dynamic environment while guiding, leading, and mentoring team members.* Expert verbal and written communication skills to effectively present on and explain a range of technical and non-technical topics.* Experience in strategic planning, and experience in decision-making on matters that significantly affect the ability of the organization and Laboratory to achieve its overall objectives and long-range goals.* Extensive experience in building positive working relationships with a broad cross-section of management, technical and administrative personnel, including ability to influence policy and strategic change at senior executive management levels.* Ability to travel 25% of the time.* Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications:
* Extensive experience working with senior leaders of the DoD, federal agencies, industry leaders, and other stakeholders.* Broad knowledge of national security organizations.* Broad knowledge of Laboratory programs, policies, and procedures.* Knowledge of rules and processes governing patents and technology commercialization.* Demonstrated experience implementing plans that promote and value inclusion, diversity, equity and accountability principles in the workplace.
Additional Information
#PT
Position Information
This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.
Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
* Included in 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!* Flexible Benefits Package* 401(k)* Relocation Assistance* Education Reimbursement Program* Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)* Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity* Our core beliefs - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/our-values* Employee engagement - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/employee-engagement
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.
Pre-Placement Medical Exam
A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.
How to identify fake job advertisements
Please be aware of recruitment scams where people or entities are misusing the name of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) to post fake job advertisements. LLNL never extends an offer without a personal interview and will never charge a fee for joining our company. All current job openings are displayed on the Career Page under "Find Your Job" of our website. If you have encountered a job posting or have been approached with a job offer that you suspect may be fraudulent, we strongly recommend you do not respond.
To learn more about recruitment scams: https://www.llnl.gov/sites/www/files/2023-05/LLNL-Job-Fraud-Statement-Updated-4.26.23.pdf
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.
We invite you to review the Equal Employment Opportunity posters which include EEO is the Law and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.
Reasonable Accommodation
Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request.
California Privacy Notice
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here.