Associate Deputy Director for Program Enablement – Active Security Clearance Required

LLNL•Livermore, CA

5d•$406,380 - $517,944•Hybrid

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is hiring an Associate Deputy Director for Program Enablement in its Strategic Deterrence (SD) Directorate. SD is a multidisciplinary program directorate with a $2.7 billion annual funding portfolio supporting approximately 2,600 employees. As a member of the SD senior management team, the Associate Deputy Director will lead capabilities and organizations and shape hiring strategies, staff development, and long-term strategic planning for research and development needs and investments. The portfolio includes the Facilities and Operations Support Division, Design Physics Division, workforce outreach and culture, the Office of Classification and Trade Compliance (OCTC), Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD), and related internal strategic investments. The role works with SD managers and program personnel, LLNL science and technology leaders, partner laboratories, external sponsors, NNSA/DOE, and LLNL senior managers. It may offer a hybrid schedule, with the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week after a probationary period; the specific schedule depends on team and organizational needs. This is a career-indefinite position open to Laboratory employees and external candidates. The position requires an active DOE Q-level clearance or an active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire. External applicants selected for the position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. A job-related pre-placement medical examination may also be required.

Requirements

Active DOE Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.
Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Extensive experience working in a management team environment and demonstrated high-level leadership and personnel management skills.
Extensive experience developing, coordinating, or managing LDRD, research, innovation, or other science and technology portfolios.
Extensive experience developing strategic solutions to complex managerial problems.
Extensive line-management experience, including knowledge of Laboratory policies and broad experience across different classifications, job codes, and abilities.
Expert communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills to present, explain, influence, and advise senior Laboratory leadership.
Extensive experience interacting with internal and external stakeholders.
Extensive experience directing Technical Managers and senior leaders in complex technical, operational, and programmatic organizations.

Nice To Haves

In-depth knowledge of the Laboratory’s mission, strategies, goals, and major programmatic and functional organizations, including SD program and line organizations, Laboratory programs, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

Oversee SD workforce hiring, training, development, retention, succession planning, and culture to meet workforce needs and current and emerging requirements from SD and other Laboratory programs.
Oversee the operation of the Design Physics Division, Facilities and Operations Support Division, and OCTC.
Oversee planning, staffing, budgeting, and methods for achieving major Laboratory programs and functions.
Lead and manage the Strategic Deterrence LDRD portfolio and influence the LLNL LDRD portfolio to optimize long-term research and development investments.
Shape and develop the Institutional Scientific Capability Portfolio, including planning and reviews.
Serve as SD’s point of contact to the Office of the Deputy Director for Science and Technology on Laboratory-wide science and technology matters, including investment strategies, risk matrices, capability assessments, and related requests.
Represent SD and LLNL to senior Laboratory management, DOE/NNSA, and other federal agencies.
Lead employee engagement initiatives within SD and identify growth, training, and recognition opportunities for staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.