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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Group Leader, Material Control and Accountability

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, California, United States, 94551


Learn How We Make Science and Technology Happen We support diverse research activities with talented staff, state-of-the-art facilities and core competencies. From internal collaboration to external partnerships, we work together to advance scientific discovery. The El Capitan supercomputer will give complex high-fidelity modeling, artificial intelligence and simulation an exascale boost. Learn how it will support national security and stockpile stewardship. Group Leader, Material Control and Accountability

Mid-Senior Level | Full-time Security | livermore, CA | 11/18/2024 Reference #:

REF6711W Job Code:

J01.4 Business Unit Security Spec 4 Organization:

Security Organization Position Type:

Career Indefinite Security Clearance:

Active DOE Q clearance (or active Top Secret clearance) Drug Test:

Required for external applicant(s) selected for this position (includes testing for use of marijuana) Medical Exam:

Not applicable Apply Now 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 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 will Represent 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 Desire Advanced knowledge and experience of LLNMAS; analysis and implementation of nuclear material accounting. Additional Information

#LI-Onsite 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 schedules (*depending on project needs) 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 is 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. 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. 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.

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