Technical Coordinator/Senior Technical Coordinator

About the role

Supports the Space Science and Security Program (SSSP) within the National Security Engineering Division (NSED) of the Global Security (GS) Principal Directorate. Requires full-time on-site presence.

Responsibilities

• Provide general coordination and support for multiple technical projects and/or activities with frequently changing requirements and priorities.
• Maintain appropriate records and summaries to support project needs.
• Provide award and delivery status to supervisor and customers/requestors. Anticipate and reconcile supply problems, including technical factors affecting critical milestones.
• Collaborate with and provide technical support to designers, technicians, machinists, engineers, scientists, internal organizations, outside suppliers, and vendors on multiple large and small moderately complex projects, sometimes involving hazardous materials.
• Support acquisition and fabrication of general electronics instrumentation, hardware, data acquisition systems, mechanical equipment activities at Livermore and other off-site locations.
• Support designers and Engineers in reviewing drawings and electrical schematics and other related technical information while applying appropriate standards, procedures, and techniques to screen parts sources. Review vendor proposed fabrication processes, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Process general internal fabrication packages through LLNL fabrication facilities.
• Provide Technical Release Representative (TRR) services requiring intermediate knowledge of purchasing requirements and regulations.
• Strictly adhere to laboratory safety and security guidelines, and regulations, and perform all assignments in accordance with Environmental Safety & Health (ES&H), security, and business practice requirements and policies.
• Cook up programmatic equipment maintenance activities including tracking vendor maintenance subcontracts, scheduling routine and non-routine service visits, working with administrative staff to ensure proper vendor badging and training for on-site access.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-Level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Experience managing, tracking and coordinating workflow with competing priorities.
• Experience in customer service or support organization and proven ability to interact with a diverse and demanding customer base.
• Experience working independently and as a team member with effective problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple competing priorities while meeting specific programmatic technical and reporting requirements.
• Intermediate level knowledge and understanding of conventional manufacturing and fabrication techniques, general electronics instrumentation, hardware and data acquisition systems, and mechanical equipment and hardware.
• Effective written, verbal, presentation and communication skills
• Intermediate knowledge of office computer software, common operating systems, and common word processing, spreadsheet, and databases.
• Ability to acquire and maintain Technical Release Representative (TRR) certification.

Qualifications for 538.3 Level

• Advanced skills, knowledge, and demonstrated abilities in procurement and coordination of materials and equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of decision making for fabrication alternatives, supplier selections and materials.
• Significant experience working independently and as a team member with effective problem-solving skills.
• Significant experience managing, tracking and coordinating workflow with competing priorities while meeting specific programmatic technical and reporting requirements.

Pay Range

$43.55 - $63.97 Hourly for the 538.2 level
$52.23 - $63.97 Hourly for the 538.3 level

Additional Information

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This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. 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.