Executive Assistant - Engineering Principal Associate Director's Office - Active Security Clearance Required

Company Description

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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. 

Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.

Job Description

We have an opening for an Executive Assistant. You will perform a full range of advanced, complex, diverse, and sensitive administrative duties in support of the Principal Associate Director (PAD) and supporting staff, including managing complex calendars, coordinating high-level meetings and communications, overseeing the PAD signature process, arranging extensive travel, and driving operational efficiency through AI tools and emerging technologies. You will serve as the central point-of-contact for the PAD Office and senior leaders, interfacing with senior-level internal and external personnel, including government officials, to exchange, gather, and disseminate information. This position is in the Engineering Principal Associate Director's Office.

You will

• Represent the Principal Associate Director (PAD) in daily administrative matters, clarifying, coordinating, communicating, and disseminating information on behalf of the PAD, and serve as a central administrative point-of-contact for the Directorate; interact with all levels, both internal and external personnel, to achieve Directorate goals.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate the PAD’s complex calendar with authority to commit time; coordinate scheduling of intricate meetings both on-site and off-site, and provide oversight of planning and completion of administrative arrangements for high level meetings and special events.
• Research, analyze, prepare, and assemble information and data from multiple sources; coordinate findings and other information with senior-level staff, both internal and external to the Laboratory; review weekly WebEx meeting recordings, identify key discussion points, decisions, and action items, and prepare and distribute concise summaries to Senior Management.
• Serve as project leader and mentor administrative staff.
• Provide oversight of PAD signature process as well as compose correspondence for management and own signature including sensitive personnel information, reports, agendas, and memoranda.
• Arrange/coordinate foreign and domestic travel for the PAD and staff, which may include special and extensive requirements.
• Review and answer mail and inquiries on own initiative and determine if executive action is required. Refer matters to appropriate parties for action and follow up to ensure proper and timely disposition; screen calls and visitors, respond to questions, resolve administrative issues, and assist and back up other administrative personnel in the PAD office.
• Originate and implement innovative administrative practices and procedures to increase effectiveness, including proactively identifying and deploying AI tools and emerging technologies to streamline workflows and business processes within the Directorate.
• 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 the time of hire.
• Broad experience providing support to senior management, including coordinating and leading administrative projects.
• Advanced executive assistant skills and experience including fast, accurate keyboarding and excellent grammar, proofreading, and editing skills; demonstrated expert level ability using personal computers and associated software; demonstrated expertise in preparing presentations using PowerPoint or similar software; experience using Excel.
• Experience effectively utilizing judgment and discretion when handling sensitive issues.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills necessary to independently recommend appropriate actions and solutions.
• Advanced organizational skills, attention to detail, accuracy, flexibility, ability to prioritize multiple and complex tasks, and ability to work under time constraints to meet short deadlines with frequent interruptions.
• Broad experience identifying, evaluating, and implementing technology solutions to improve business processes and administrative efficiency; demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills to