Administration Section Leader for Operations and Business Principal Directorate

About the role

The Operations & Business (O&B) Principal Directorate at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) seeks a highly collaborative leader to serve as the Administration Section Leader. This role supports the administration and operations of the O&B Principal Directorate, enabling the Laboratory's research and development programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of exempt-level directorate administrators who manage administrative teams totaling more than 100 employees.
• Provide a high level of coordination, attention to detail, and business acumen, with a sound, professional leadership approach.
• Partner with O&B’s Associate Directors to provide the administrative support needed for efficient and effective operations.
• Manage day-to-day business operations for the O&B administrative team, tracking performance metrics related to cost, schedule, and quality of work.
• Represent O&B and the Administration Division on Laboratory committees and projects, building strong partnerships across institutional entities.
• Ensure all O&B administrative teams operate safely, securely, and effectively, consistent with LLNL requirements and sound business practices.
• Collaborate with peers in the Administration Division on processes, areas of improvement, and standardization as needed for Laboratory administrative functions.

Requirements

• 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.
• A bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Significant supervisory and managerial experience with a proven track record of building, leading, and mentoring high-performing, diverse administrative teams in a complex matrix environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing organizational staffing levels, including long-range workforce planning, talent assessment, capability development, and succession planning.
• In-depth understanding of state and federal human resources compliance requirements, standards, and labor laws, including FLSA, ADA, and EEO.
• Proven experience managing, forecasting, and monitoring complex organizational and operational budgets while ensuring strict compliance with institutional financial policies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate operational issues, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
• Experience sponsoring and overseeing administrative process improvements, digital transformations, and technology-enabled modernization efforts to optimize service delivery.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills, with a demonstrated ability to advise, negotiate, and lead diverse stakeholders through organizational change.
• Proven ability to establish priorities, manage organizational risk, and make sound decisions in a high-consequence environment with competing demands.

Qualifications

• Experience in a complex matrix environment.
• Demonstrated experience with artificial intelligence (AI) enabled productivity and digital transformation efforts to streamline workflows and improve organizational efficiency.

Benefits

This position offers 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.

Pay

$202,020 - $275,424 Annually

Schedule

Hybrid Schedule (flexible working from home)

Benefits

Includes a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan, flexible schedules, and relocation assistance.