Program Lead for the Office of Classification and Export Control - Active Security Clearance Required

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 dedicated to fostering a culture that values individuals, talents, partnerships, ideas, experiences, and different perspectives, recognizing their importance to the continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.

Pay Range

$218,700 - $332,772 Annually
$218,700 - $277,344 Annually for the SEL.4 level
$262,410 - $332,772 Annually for the SEL.5 level

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Job Description

Embark on a mission vital to both national and global security as a Program Lead for the Office of Classification and Export Control (OCEC) at LLNL. Here, you'll be at the forefront of safeguarding critical information across a diverse spectrum of programs, including Strategic Deterrence (SD), Global Security, the National Ignition Facility (NIF), and various cutting-edge Science and Technology disciplines. As the Program Lead you will have the opportunity to shape the way OCEC works within these program areas and enhance our ability to be more collaborative and responsive to rapidly evolving programmatic needs. Imagine being the go-to resource, collaborating with brilliant minds – scientists, engineers, innovators, and authors – to ensure the proper classification of information at every stage of its development. This position will be in the Strategic Deterrence Directorate.

This position may offer a hybrid schedule, which includes the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week, after a probationary period. The specifics of the hybrid schedule, including the exact number of days required in the office and virtual work options, may vary based on the needs of the team and the organization.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at a higher level.

In this role, you will

• Manage a $10M+ portfolio and a team of approximately 18 staff members that serve as Classification and Export Control Advisors within the OCEC, facilitating strong collaboration between the offices of Classification and Export Control.
• Serve as the primary interface with the Security Organization on programmatic planning and budget forecasting
• Define and oversee execution of high-level goals, objectives, and priorities for OCEC, working closely with Strategic Deterrence, Global Security, NIF, and advanced Science and Technology disciplines to ensure goals are aligned with programmatic needs.
• Establish and maintain a robust training program for new Derivative Classifiers that will effectively prepare staff for independent execution of classification determinations.  
• Facilitate client engagement sessions to discuss emerging topics of interest to help facilitate consistency in determinations across the programs.
• Establish and maintain metrics to optimize staffing, identify expertise gaps, and improve workload visibility.
• Establish and maintain a process for effectively managing OCEC’s heavy case load including the incorporation of full-time, part-time, and reviewers with specific subject matter expertise.
• Manage sustained competency of technical staff to ensure the proper classification of information at every stage of its development and diplomacy in assisting clients with classification questions and guiding them through the information review and release process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

In Addition, at the SEL.5 Level

• Develop defensible determinations/solutions, develop new ideas or modify current approaches when challenges are not well defined, are highly complex, and require in-depth analysis of multiple factors.
• Serve on external committees for DOE or NNSA and may be the primary classification advisor as well as a technical contact for a specified program.
• Determine, build, and deliver strategic planning efforts and succession planning on long range goals.
• Influence strategic technical decisions made by senior management and external customers based on technical expertise.