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 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 important for continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.
Pay Range
$226,140 – $302,040 Annually
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’re lookingfor a Deputy Director, Office of Government and External Affairs (OGEA). In this position, you will work with the Director and staff of OGEA and in partnership with the Laboratory’s Senior Management Team (SMT) to develop and manage strong and productive relationships between the Laboratory and an array of federal, state, and local governmental stakeholders, as well as to anticipate needs and concerns within those communities of interest. OGEA is responsible for planning and guiding the Laboratory’s federal, state, and local governmental relations program and advocacy efforts, and working in partnership with the Laboratory Director and other senior leaders to ensure effective liaison for the Laboratory to the Administration, Members of Congress, federal agencies and departmental representatives, boards, and commissions. The primary work location for this position is in Washington DC, with extensive travel to LLNL in California.
You will
- Develop and implement, a Lab-wide strategy to enhance understanding of the Laboratory’s missions and science and technology among key leaders throughout government.
- Partner with the other Department of Energy (DOE) and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) laboratories, plants, and sites to develop strategies and coordinate efforts on behalf of the national laboratories and the nuclear security enterprise.
- Develop and maintain strong and effective working relationships with local, state, and federal legislators, other public officials, and advocacy groups through personal visits, correspondence, phone, and other communications.
- Monitor and keep Laboratory leadership continuously informed of legislation, regulations, and other government initiatives that could impact the Laboratory.
- Cultivate and maintain meaningful and sustainable partnerships with community stakeholders.
- Work with the Director’s Office, the SMT, and the Strategic Communications entities to position the institution and senior leadership within the largercommunity.
- Assist with the development and advancement of the Lab’s mission-oriented goals and strategic objectives.
- Coordinate and manage on-site events involving federal officials.
- Produce position papers, fact sheets, talking points, and speeches on relevant legislation and governmentregulations.
- Support the Laboratory Director and other senior leaders in the planning and execution of their external engagements with stakeholders.
- Supervise the Laboratory’s Washington, DC office team.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
- Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university in Government Relations, Political Science, Government Policy, International Relations or related field or the equivalent combination of education and related experience in senior position in government relations.
- Working knowledge of federal government offices and elected and appointed officials.
- Experience in, or of, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), DOE and NNSA.
- Knowledge of the government budget processes and key participants.
- Knowledge of DOE or NNSA and/or other national laboratories and/or related government entities, including their composition and areas of concern.
- Expert knowledge of all aspects of the legislative, appropriations, and political processes; proven ability to read, interpret, understand, and respond to proposed legislation, including writing effective position statements and drafting proposed legislation correctly and appropriately.
- Demonstrated ability to build and sustain effective relationships with internal and external constituencies to achieve institutional goals and objectives.
- Experience in effectively working with third-party organizations (e.g., trade organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), industry and academia) to advance issues or policies.
- Ability to recognize potential areas of constituency concern and skill to effectively address, resolve and/or mitigate complex problems or issues.
- Experience in developing and implementing strategies, managing projects, and supervising people.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in planning and executingadvocacy programs on a federal or state level, for example advancing issues or policies in Congress or the state legislature and/or within state or federal departments or agencies.
Qualifications We Desire
- Master’s degree in relevant area.
- Knowledge of LLNL missions, S&T, operations, partnerships, and stakeholder communities.
- Extensive experience working with DOE and Department of Defense.
- Established, constructive relationships with key sponsors and/or stakeholders.
- Experience working with agencies and the legislature of the State of California.
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 a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.If you are selected, wewill initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if youmeet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.
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.
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 .