Technical Release Representative/Technical Coordinator

LLNL•Livermore, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is hiring a Strategic Threat Analysis and Response (STAR) Technical Release Representative/Technical Coordinator to provide moderately complex technical support to the Forensic Science Center within the STAR Directorate. The role coordinates technical release activities and helps ensure information, products, and deliverables are reviewed, organized, and shared accurately and efficiently. The representative collaborates with technical staff, program personnel, and stakeholders to support communication, follow established processes, and contribute to the Center’s mission. The position also provides technical coordination and purchasing support for projects, experiments, facility operations, and research activities. It requires knowledge of LLNL purchasing requirements and regulations to perform Technical Release Representative services. The position is a Career Indefinite role, open to Lab employees and external candidates, and requires an active DOE Q-level clearance or an active Top Secret clearance from another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.

Requirements

Active DOE Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.
Associate degree in electronics, mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, or electro-optic technology, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Intermediate skills and understanding of relevant technologies and processes, including standards, procedures, and related techniques.
Basic knowledge of purchasing, credit card reconciliation, order expediting, shipping and receiving, and property management policies and procedures.
Intermediate experience handling multiple projects and moderately complex tasks amid frequent interruptions and conflicting or changing priorities.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Effective interpersonal, teamwork, and multitasking skills.
Intermediate administrative and organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to use independent judgment and follow through when making decisions and solving problems.
Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with vendors and program personnel.
Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Experience as an active LLNL Technical Release Representative (TRR).
Knowledge of or experience supporting a procurement card, purchasing card, or similar delegated purchasing program.

Responsibilities

Coordinate procurement of products and services for Forensic Science Center members to meet delivery schedules and project deadlines.
Provide general technical coordination and support across disciplines for technical projects, experiments, facility operations, and similar research activities.
Review incoming orders, determine an appropriate course of action, clarify requirements with requesters, and gather information needed to procure products.
Process and place procurement orders using Laboratory procurement applications.
Contact vendors to obtain product information and bids, negotiate pricing, resolve issues, and coordinate delivery schedules.
Provide solutions to moderately complex technical problems and make decisions using established guidelines, techniques, and procedures.
Verify receipt of orders, validate products and pricing, identify and resolve discrepancies, and coordinate shipment delivery.
Independently resolve billing and delivery discrepancies and document outcomes to maintain complete and accurate records.
Provide Technical Release Representative services requiring in-depth knowledge of LLNL purchasing requirements and regulations, and provide backup to Technical Release Representative coworkers.
Perform other duties as assigned.