LLNL
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ProgramAdministrator
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“Program Administrator at LLNL. Skills: Program administration, Operational support, Leadership support. Provide administrative support. Provide operational support”
Industry & Context.
Resolve complex issues
Active security clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Active DOE Q-level clearance, Active Top-Secret clearance, Advanced administrative support, Operational support to senior managers, Manage complex calendars, Coordinate high-level meetings, Balance competing priorities, Coordinate complex travel, Coordinate meetings, Coordinate visits, Coordinate workshops, Coordinate conferences, Coordinate organizational activities, Research organizational policies, Interpret organizational policies, Apply organizational policies, Manage non-reimbursable budgets, Manage awards activities, Manage recognition activities, Microsoft Office applications, Handle sensitive information, Handle classified information, Interpersonal skills, Verbal communication skills, Written communication skills
Nice to Have
Associate’s degree in related field, Equivalent education and experience, Contribute to management planning, Contribute to workforce planning, Contribute to business planning, Contribute to operational planning, Contribute to strategic planning, Lead cross-functional projects, Implement improved administrative procedures, Implement improved administrative systems, Manage budgets, Oversee budgets, Oversee awards activities, Oversee recognition activities
What You'll Do.
Provide administrative support
Provide operational support
Oversee administrative operations
Ensure quality support
Ensure consistency of support
Clarify administrative matters
Coordinate administrative matters
Communicate administrative matters
Disseminate information
Ensure timely follow-up
Ensure resolution of action items
Manage leader calendars
Manage leader priorities
Manage scheduling conflicts
Coordinate conferences
Coordinate special events
Prepare correspondence
Finalize correspondence
Prepare presentations
Finalize presentations
Prepare briefing materials
Finalize briefing materials
Prepare classified materials
Finalize classified materials
Summarize information
Maintain administrative processes
Improve administrative processes
Maintain tracking systems
Improve tracking systems
Maintain office procedures
Improve office procedures
Interpret security requirements
Apply security requirements
Lead development of administrative systems
Implement administrative systems
Lead improvement of administrative systems
Implement improvement of administrative systems
Lead development of internal processes
Implement internal processes
Lead improvement of internal processes
Implement improvement of internal processes
Participate in workforce planning
Participate in operational planning
Participate in strategic planning
Align administrative operations
Resolve complex issues
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
WSC leadership team; Administrative team; Management team
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication; Interpersonal interaction
Process & Methodology
Strategic planning, Operational planning, Workforce planning
Full Job Description
Join us and make YOUR mark on the World! 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. We have an opening for a Program Administrator to support the Weapon Simulation and Computing (WSC) program. You will be a key member of the WSC leadership team, providing high-level administrative, operational, and executive support in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will work independently to manage leadership priorities, coordinate complex administrative and organizational activities, high-quality support for program operations, meetings, travel, visits, and stakeholder engagements. This position is in the Weapons Simulation and Computing (WSC) Program within the Strategic Deterrence (SD) 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 the higher level. In this role, you will: * Provide advanced administrative and operational support to the Associate Director and WSC leadership team in a dynamic, fast-paced program environment. * Oversee and direct broader administrative operations, including establishing priorities,
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