Company Description
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 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
$84,960.00 – $105,480.00 Annually for the A01.2 level
$101,880.00 – $126,504.00 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.
Job Description
We have an opening for an IT Business Operations Specialistin IT. You will be a key member of the program’s management team and will work independently to plan, execute, and/or provide oversight to a variety of workforce, operational and organizational requirements, and activities. This position is within the Weapons and Complex Integration (WCI) Directorate.
This position will be filled at either the A01.2 or A01.3 level depending on your qualifications. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if you are selected at the higher level.
In this roleyou will
- Provide a high level of executive support to the IT Manager and other members of the management team.
- Using comprehensive knowledge of functional area and general knowledge of related areas, assesses, applies, implements, and approves business, operational, and/or organizational requirements, practices, and deliverables.
- Prepare and review a variety of reports and documentation for adherence to policy, to ensure consistency, and advise management.
- Supervise exempt/non-exempt administrative staff including all supervisory responsibilities; oversee hiring, performance appraisals, and provide guidance in career development.
- Research and analyze business, operational, and/or organizational issues and problems; prepare reports for management’s use and decision making. Prepare and coordinate responses to requests from organizations internal and external to the Laboratory.
- Manage office space and building projects for the IT Group.
- Develop and implement plans to promote culture, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
In Addition, at the A01.3 Level
- Provide high-level facilitation and collaboration with the IT Program and WCI senior management to achieve long-range goals, serving as a member of the management team and participating in all aspects of workforce planning, business operational issues, and strategic planning activities.
- Establish metrics, reviews, coordinates, and contributes to the definition of budget, project, and program reporting requirements.
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 the time of hire
- Understanding of principles of personnel administration, policies and procedures, and state and federal laws. Knowledge and understanding of HR compliance requirements for personnel administration (FLSA, ADA, EEO, etc.).
- Experience working on organizational projects and experience researching, interpreting, and applying related policies and procedures.
- Experience interacting with all levels of personnel exercising a high degree of discretion, mature judgment, and tact in handling issues of a sensitive nature and demonstrated effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills necessary to effectively explain, present, direct, and influence others.
- Working knowledge of automated business tools/techniques and expert use of MS Office applications and experience developing complex reports for use in management decision making.
- Advanced problem solving, analytical and organizational skills with the ability to anticipate, identify and resolve complex issues in a rapidly changing environment.
- Demonstrated leadership and commitment to diversity and fostering an inclusive and equitable organization.
In Addition, at the A01.3 Level
- Experience leading and supervising business, operational and/or organizational activities; participating in a variety of organizational projects and researching, interpreting, implementing, and applying a wide variety of policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Experience overseeing internal and external audits, assessments, action items, or high-level inquiries.
- Associate degree in a business-related field, or equivalent combination of significant experience and education in a business, operational and/or organizational area.
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?
- 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.
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- Never requires job applicants to pay an application/training fee or submit personal documents like bank account details, passport number, Social Security number, tax forms or credit card information as part of the application process.
- For onsite interviews and to be granted access to a Federal facility, a LLNL employee will contact you directly to collect visa, passport number, and/or Social Security number. To vet the authenticity of the employee please have them provide you their name and phone number and verify at people.llnl.gov.
- Involves at least one interview (virtual or in-person) and never interviews job applicants through chat platforms such as Google Hangouts, or via correspondence through text and instant messaging systems.
- Only sends email communications to job applicants from domain “@llnl.gov” or via their applicant tracking system, [email protected] . Occasionally LLNL uses third-party vendors that will contact you about job opportunities. If a recruiter contacts you to apply, you will always be directed to our career page to apply through our career site.
- Encourages all applicants to visit LLNL’s careers page at www.llnl.gov/join-our-team/careers if they saw the job posting on another site prior to applying to ensure the job posting is accurate and valid.
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.
CaliforniaPrivacy Notice
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitlesjob 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 .