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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 essential to innovation and creativity for continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.
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
$76,080 - $94,440 Annually for the A03.1 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 Executive Assistant to support the Non-Destructive Characterization Institute (NCI) Director, Deputy Director and supporting staff. You will work independently to plan, execute and/or provide oversight to a variety of operational and administrative requirements and activities. You will provide support to the Institute senior leadership on daily administrative matters and participate as a team member in the development, implementation, and monitoring of all aspects of NCI operations. You will serve as the central administrative point-of-contact and represent the NCI Director and staff in a fast-paced environment, interacting with all levels of internal personnel and external sponsors. This position is in the Engineering Principal Associate Director’s Office.
In this role you will
- Represent the NCI Director, senior leaders, and staff by independently setting priorities when committing to the Director's time; organize and coordinate calendars and files; initiate and compose original and sensitive correspondence, memoranda, reports, presentations, and agendas on behalf of NCI Director; proofread technical presentations for completeness and accuracy.
- Serve as the primary administrative point-of-contact for the NCI Director; interface with senior-level internal/external personnel to exchange, gather, and disseminate information.
- Provide oversight to a variety of operational and administrative requirements and activities.
- Independently establish and maintain databases, spreadsheets, and tracking systems to ensure action items are completed by the required due date and follow up on pending items.
- Assist NCI Director, senior leaders, and staff with coordination of internal/external meetings and monthly technical seminars (including hybrid) to include visitors; develop agendas, identify and contact meeting attendees, coordinate hospitality, and process clearance transfers.
- Provide input to administrative practices and procedures to increase efficiency. Serve as a resource in interpreting institutional, directorate, and Institute policies, procedures, and practices.
- Manage publications for Institute to include submission, diligent monitoring, and tracking for completeness, accuracy and timely processing.
- Coordinate local, domestic, and complex, extensive international travel while incorporating and rescheduling as priorities change.
- 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.
- Experience providing executive level support to senior management/executives, including Executive Assistant skills, knowledgeable with computer software, and Microsoft Office applications.
- High-level administrative competence, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task with precision and accuracy to quickly pivot and meet ever-changing priorities.
- Experience in interpreting research findings and formulating recommendations while tracking, compiling, and monitoring data.
- Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with all levels of personnel using mature judgment, tact, and discretion when managing issues of sensitive nature.
- Effective analytical skills with the ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve issues effectively through creative thinking.
- Experience arranging domestic and foreign travel.
Qualifications We Desire
- Experience with the following LLNL systems: TIME, LEAP, LAPIS, LHIRE, LTRAIN, Cliqbook, ePay, eCaps, and Entrust.
- Experience using Outlook, Sharepoint, Stream, MS Teams, and Webex.
- Experience working in a classified environment.
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?
- Included in 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
- 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.
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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.
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