Superblock Administrative Specialist

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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

$32.40 - $44.72 Hourly

$32.40 - $38.88 Hourly for the 405.3 Level

$37.25 - $44.72 Hourly for the 405.4 Level

This is the lowest to highest salary in good faith 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.

We have an opening for an Administrative Specialist to work under limited supervision and provide a broad set of responsibilities within the Superblock. You will perform a combination of difficult and complex administrative and task-oriented functions with multiple components and conflicting priorities, which require independent judgment and follow-through. Act as a resource with proactive responsibility for the daily operational activities of assigned administrative functions. Solve problems, develop, and implement new processes and procedures, interpret policy, and formulate recommendations. Assignments typically have conflicting priorities requiring a high degree of flexibility, discretion, diplomacy, and mature judgment in handling sensitive and often complex issues. There will be frequent interactions with all levels of management, technical, craft and administrative personnel, internal and external to the Laboratory, including Federal agencies. This position is in 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 administrative support to both facility management and program staff, representing management in daily matters to gather, clarify, communicate, and disseminate information and coordinate activities; respond on their behalf on administrative matters both internal and external to the Laboratory.
• Exceptional experience managing calendars and independently determining scheduling priorities; may determine attendees as well as assist with virtual meetings and events.
• Gather, select, and compile information from various sources for reports and presentations, generate and compose correspondence for management's signature.
• Track action items, establish and maintain databases, spreadsheets, tracking and filing systems; coordinate timely flow of paperwork, checking for accuracy and completeness prior to submission for approval.
• Plan and organize tours, conferences and meetings that may involve external attendees including agendas, arranging domestic and foreign travel, clearance, and badging arrangements.
• Answer and screen telephone calls, respond to inquiries on own initiative, make appropriate referrals, and follow through on requests.
• Serve as a resource, interpreting organizational, ES&H, security, and business policies and procedures and communicating information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities at the 405.4 Level

• Generate correspondence on own initiative and compose correspondence for management signature which may be sensitive in nature.
• Independently plan and orchestrate onsite and virtual meetings or events that are sensitive in nature.
• Manage and handle confidential and sensitive information in multiple formats, using mature, independent judgement and tact to ensure proper protection.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a US DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Secretarial and administrative knowledge and experience including accurate keyboarding, editing, grammar, and proofreading skills; advanced knowledge of office procedures, techniques, and methods.
• Effective organizational skills, attention to detail, accuracy and follow through.
• Experience working under limited supervision, in a multitask environment of rapidly changing priorities, deadlines, and frequent interruptions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with a diverse workforce and represent the organization with all levels of management, internal and external to the Laboratory, using tact, diplomacy, and discretion.
• Ability to be self-motivated and flexible, exercising a high degree of discretion and mature judgment in handling business sensitive and/or classified information, as well as personnel interactions.
• Advanced computer skills and experience with the Microsoft Office Suite and database and the ability to learn new software quickly.
• Advanced experience managing calendars, and using calendaring software
• Audio/Video background and experience troubleshooting conference room projection systems
• Experience arranging domestic and/or foreign travel.

Additional qualifications at the 405.4 Level

• Advanced experience compiling, tracking, monitoring, resolving, and reporting complex data and results with advanced organizational skills and experience working under minimal supervision, in a multitask environment of rapidly changing priorities, deadlines, and frequent interruptions.
• Competency in multiple computer applications, interfacing with digital log keeping
• Effective problem-solving and advanced decision-making skills to anticipate, identify, and independently recommend appropriate actions and solutions to complex administrative problems with a high consequence of error.
• Excellent customer service skills and advanced written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with all levels of personnel in a diverse scientific environment.

Qualifications We Desire

• Working knowledge of Laboratory policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with Strategic Deterrence's policies and procedures.
• Experience working in a classified environment, handling, creating, and managing classified material, to include experience with vault type rooms.

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 2025 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• FlexibleBenefits Package
• 401(k)
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Our values- visithttps://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.If you are selected, wewill initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if youmeet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.

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.

Wireless and Medical Devices

Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the useand/or possession ofmobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area whereyou are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile devicein your possession. This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.

Ifyou useamedical device, whichpairs with a mobile device,you must still follow the rules concerningthe mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities requireseparate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.

Pre-Placement Medical Exam

A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.

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