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Engineering Deputy Principal Associate Director for Operations - Active Security Clearance Required

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Livermore, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/18/2025

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Engineering Deputy Principal Associate Director for Operations - Active Security Clearance Required

Reference # : REF6727M

Job Code : TSM.3 Technical Manager 3

Organization : Engineering

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

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 essential to innovation and creativity for continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.

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

247,200 - $456,492 Annually

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.

Job Description

We have an opening for a Deputy Principal Associate Director (DPAD) for Operations . You will be responsible for overseeing operations and maintenance of laboratory and office spaces owned by the directorate. You will provide internal oversight of major operational activities in the directorate and serve as the principal interface for cross-institutional operational interactions. Additionally, you will have oversight of safety and security policies and will represent the Principal Associate Director across a broad spectrum of operational, business, safety and security issues. This position is in the Engineering Principal Associate Director’s Office (PADO).

In this role you will

  • Serve as a member of the Engineering Principal Associate Director's senior management team, acting as an interface with the Director's Office, other Principal Associate Directorates, and DOE / NNSA in areas of common operational and facilities interest.
  • Direct Principal Associate Directorate (PAD) operations staff in prioritization of operations activities and collaborate with the senior financial manager to develop and manage Engineering indirect budgets.
  • Represent Engineering on institutional policymaking bodies and task forces pertaining to operations.
  • Champion excellence and best practices in formulation, communication, and effective implementation of environment, safety, health, security, work control, and business practices, including proactive review and resolution of issues as required.
  • Lead emergency planning for the Directorate to ensure emergency preparedness.
  • Oversee Engineering internal informal problem and conflict resolution program (Ombuds), Engineering Records Center, and serve as Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) Coordinator.
  • Lead the Engineering senior management team in formulating, implementing, and monitoring the directorate's long-term strategic operational and infrastructure plans.
  • Lead planning, response, recovery, and analysis for off-normal events. Represent Engineering on senior management, institutional, and governance teams concerning operational topics such as security conditions, business continuity planning, and emergency drills and exercises.
  • Oversee operations for all facilities where Engineering is the primary tenant. Lead the planning process for renovation, design, and construction of new Engineering facilities. Represent Engineering for facility investments, site planning, and space management.
  • Communicate effectively with Engineering Divisions regarding integration of technical activities and responsibilities with training compliance, operations, space management and facilities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

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 time of hire.
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering or scientific discipline, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
  • Extensive programmatic or operations management experience and ability to meet operations requirements while delivering on program commitments; proven ability to interact with a broad cross-section of management, technical and administrative personnel, including expert communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills necessary to direct an organization.
  • Expert leadership and management skills to champion innovative directions and influence the development of institutional and organizational goals and objectives.
  • Extensive experience in strategic planning and tactical implementation of Directorate and Institutional level investments and process improvements.
  • Experience with budget and resource management and policies and procedures in large R&D organizations.
  • Expert knowledge of safety, security and work control requirements, policies and procedures, and experience managing complex facility activities and resolving operational issues having a high consequence of error.
  • Extensive experience in incident response, mitigation and resolution, and in forming and directing a multidisciplinary team of technical staff leaders, technical managers, and staff with an operational focus.
  • Expert problem solving, decision-making, and analytical skills necessary to independently anticipate, define, interpret, recommend, direct, and implement solutions.
  • Qualifications We Desire

  • Master's degree in an engineering or scientific discipline or a related field.
  • Working knowledge of Laboratory programs, facilities, policies and procedures.
  • Working knowledge of relevant DOE Orders associated with Laboratory operations.
  • Additional Information

    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 schedules (
  • depending on project needs)
  • 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 requires 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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