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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 Range

$87,450 - $130,236 Annually

$87,450 - $108,564 Annually for the A01.2 level 
$104,910 - $130,236 Annually for the A01.3 level 

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting starting pay including education, experience, the external labor market, and internal equity.

We have openings for Group Leaders (GL) in the Weapons Business Operations (WBO) Division. You will provide leadership and oversight to your group, consisting of approximately five to 10 group members, who provide administrative, analytical, and/or business operations support to the broad array of program and project areas within Strategic Deterrence (SD). You will also interface between the division management team and your group. These positions are within the Strategic Deterrence Directorate.

These positions will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level. 

In this role, you will

• Provide career development and leadership for an interdisciplinary group of exempt and/or non-exempt staff, participate in determining staffing requirements, and invest in division personnel to develop a well-trained workforce, ensuring the highest quality personnel are recruited and retained.
• Execute division long-term goals as an active participant on the division’s management team.
• Participate in interviewing and hiring new workforce to meet evolving needs in collaboration with the WBO Senior Management Team.
• Actively participate in mentoring, training, reclassification, and employee development within your WBO section.
• Participate in the development and consistent application of processes and procedures aligned with the WBO Strategic Plan.
• Recognize, create, and implement plans to promote and foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job duties at the A01.3 level

• Interpret and advise on regulations, laws, and guidelines as they apply to the work of your staff. Evaluate policies, procedures, methods, and practices and recommend solutions to WBO Senior Management.
• Assess adherence to policies and procedures, ensure consistency, and assist with the implementation of corrective actions. Escalate issues to WBO Senior Management.

• 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 .
• Leadership experience; an understanding of principles of personnel administration, policies and procedures, and state and federal laws; and knowledge and understanding of HR compliance requirements (e.g., FLSA, ADA, EEO, etc.).
• Expert use of MS Office applications, including a demonstrated ability to develop reports for use in management decision making.
• Specialized and operational knowledge working in a weapons program.

Additional Qualifications at the A01.3 level

• Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related business, operational, and/or organizational area.
• Supervisory experience with leadership and teambuilding skills to effectively build, lead, and manage an effective administrative, business, and operations team.
• Broad experience working in a weapons program.

Qualifications We Desire

• Advanced interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to interact tactfully and effectively with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the Laboratory, and to explain, negotiate, persuade, and lead staff and management through conflict resolution to obtain consent and action on complex matters, achieving desirable outcomes.
• Knowledge of and experience applying personnel policy and procedures and demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge and understanding in a wide array of situations dealing with staff.
• Demonstrated experience implementing plans that promote and value inclusion, diversity, equity and accountability principles in the workplace.

Additional Desire Qualifications at the A01.3 level

• Experience leading business, operational and organizational activities.
• Broad, specialized, and operational knowledge of business operations and organizational practices with experience applying analytical and research skills to resolve issues.

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 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.

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.