Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Group Leader, Material Control and Accountability
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, California, United States, 94551
Company DescriptionJoin 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 committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This is important for continued success of the Laboratory's mission.Job Description
Pay Range$129,030 - $160,188 Annual (J01.4)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.The Nuclear Material Control and Accountability (MC&A) project has an opening for a Group Leader position. The successful candidate will assure the MC&A program is functional and that system components provide the greatest effectiveness to detect, deter and respond to unauthorized use or removal of accountable nuclear material from authorized locations.You willRepresent management in daily matters to gather, clarify, and disseminate information, coordinate activities, and assist with special projects. Prepare responses for Livermore Field Office and LLNL senior management team queries.Develop and implement formal policies, practices, plans, actions, and documentation for implementing disciplined and structured operations that support requirements and promote mission success. Ensure assigned personnel have timely and proper understanding of policies, procedures, and equipment to perform duties and complete directives.Manage and oversee assurance and performance testing programs for MC&A. Foster partnerships with counterparts that align strategic goals, facilitate an understanding of applicable security requirements and support innovative solutions to complex problems.Direct, supervise and mentor staff. Provide technical direction, operational guidance, prepare performance appraisals, provide career development, and handle other personnel management actions.Oversee, participate, and coordinate activities for internal self-assessments and in response to internal and external audits and inventories.Review, approve and ensure appropriate MC&A training compliance requirements are met for staff and laboratory personnel performing MC&A duties.Ensure LLNL's classified Lawrence Livermore Nuclear Material Administrative System (LLNMAS), containing information on nuclear material and certain other controlled materials, integrity and accuracy of data and functional capability of the system is current and meets all standards.Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Active DOE Q-level clearance or active Top-Secret clearance issued by another United States government agency at the time of hire.Bachelor's degree or higher in a security discipline or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively present, direct, negotiate, influence and coordinate with all levels of management and personnel across the Laboratory, National Nuclear Security Administration, the DOE Complex and other government agencies.Advanced skills in developing and writing clear and concise policies, procedures, reports, and other correspondence.Significant skills to anticipate needs, report and recommend solutions and develop and execute programs, policies, and other measures to ensure compliance with pertinent security directives.Advanced leadership skills to focus a team on mission accomplishments. Ability to manage a diverse group of staff.Qualifications We DesireAdvanced knowledge and experience of LLNMAS; analysis and implementation of nuclear material accounting.
Additional Information
#LI-OnsitePosition InformationThis 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!FlexibleBenefits Package401(k)Relocation AssistanceEducation Reimbursement ProgramFlexible schedules (*depending on project needs)Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) - visithttps://www.llnl.gov/diversityOur core beliefs - visithttps://www.llnl.gov/diversity/our-valuesEmployee engagement - visithttps://www.llnl.gov/diversity/employee-engagementSecurity ClearanceThis 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 TestExternal 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 DevicesPer the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the useand/or possession ofmobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area whereyou are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile devicein your possession. This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.Ifyou useamedical device, whichpairs with a mobile device,you must still follow the rules concerningthe mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities requireseparate 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.How to identify fake job advertisementsPlease 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.pdfEqual Employment OpportunityWe 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 AccommodationOur 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.CaliforniaPrivacy NoticeThe California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitlesjob 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.
Pay Range$129,030 - $160,188 Annual (J01.4)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.The Nuclear Material Control and Accountability (MC&A) project has an opening for a Group Leader position. The successful candidate will assure the MC&A program is functional and that system components provide the greatest effectiveness to detect, deter and respond to unauthorized use or removal of accountable nuclear material from authorized locations.You willRepresent management in daily matters to gather, clarify, and disseminate information, coordinate activities, and assist with special projects. Prepare responses for Livermore Field Office and LLNL senior management team queries.Develop and implement formal policies, practices, plans, actions, and documentation for implementing disciplined and structured operations that support requirements and promote mission success. Ensure assigned personnel have timely and proper understanding of policies, procedures, and equipment to perform duties and complete directives.Manage and oversee assurance and performance testing programs for MC&A. Foster partnerships with counterparts that align strategic goals, facilitate an understanding of applicable security requirements and support innovative solutions to complex problems.Direct, supervise and mentor staff. Provide technical direction, operational guidance, prepare performance appraisals, provide career development, and handle other personnel management actions.Oversee, participate, and coordinate activities for internal self-assessments and in response to internal and external audits and inventories.Review, approve and ensure appropriate MC&A training compliance requirements are met for staff and laboratory personnel performing MC&A duties.Ensure LLNL's classified Lawrence Livermore Nuclear Material Administrative System (LLNMAS), containing information on nuclear material and certain other controlled materials, integrity and accuracy of data and functional capability of the system is current and meets all standards.Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Active DOE Q-level clearance or active Top-Secret clearance issued by another United States government agency at the time of hire.Bachelor's degree or higher in a security discipline or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively present, direct, negotiate, influence and coordinate with all levels of management and personnel across the Laboratory, National Nuclear Security Administration, the DOE Complex and other government agencies.Advanced skills in developing and writing clear and concise policies, procedures, reports, and other correspondence.Significant skills to anticipate needs, report and recommend solutions and develop and execute programs, policies, and other measures to ensure compliance with pertinent security directives.Advanced leadership skills to focus a team on mission accomplishments. Ability to manage a diverse group of staff.Qualifications We DesireAdvanced knowledge and experience of LLNMAS; analysis and implementation of nuclear material accounting.
Additional Information
#LI-OnsitePosition InformationThis 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!FlexibleBenefits Package401(k)Relocation AssistanceEducation Reimbursement ProgramFlexible schedules (*depending on project needs)Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) - visithttps://www.llnl.gov/diversityOur core beliefs - visithttps://www.llnl.gov/diversity/our-valuesEmployee engagement - visithttps://www.llnl.gov/diversity/employee-engagementSecurity ClearanceThis 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 TestExternal 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 DevicesPer the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the useand/or possession ofmobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area whereyou are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile devicein your possession. This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.Ifyou useamedical device, whichpairs with a mobile device,you must still follow the rules concerningthe mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities requireseparate 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.How to identify fake job advertisementsPlease 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.pdfEqual Employment OpportunityWe 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 AccommodationOur 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.CaliforniaPrivacy NoticeThe California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitlesjob 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.