Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory · 19 hours ago
OCFO Senior Administrator
Livermore, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelLawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking a Senior Administrator to support the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO). The role involves providing strategic leadership and oversight of business operations, personnel management, and developing administrative policies to enhance operational efficiency within the OCFO.
Information TechnologyMarket ResearchSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and oversight of OCFO's business operations and personnel management function, including supervision of the OCFO Workforce Development and Services administrative and operations staff. Oversee directorate administrative budget and forecast staffing levels to ensure appropriate support for mission activities
Lead and administer hiring, reclassifications, performance management, ranking, leave, telecommuting, and salary administration for all OCFO directorate staff
Develop and execute administrative, operational, and institutional policies, procedures, methods, and practices in support of OCFO and Laboratory-wide initiatives; assess complex administrative and operational needs across the directorate, and design and implement innovative processes, technologies, and practices to increase effectiveness, efficiency, and consistency
Serve as a member of the OCFO management team, contributing expert knowledge to business and workforce planning, operational issues, and strategic planning activities
Administer and support a variety of internal committees and/or meetings to ensure timely information dissemination on personnel-related policies and issues. Represent the Principal Directorate on institutional committees and working groups
Provide strategic and tactical execution regarding administrative operational issues and synthesize multi-faceted and complex issues and challenges into short and long-term measurable goals, metrics, and deliverables. Contribute to the development and implementation of institutional policies, procedures, and processes that have Laboratory-wide impact. Participate in strategic business model planning for OCFO operations
Act as the primary communications liaison for OCFO, developing and delivering clear, professional messaging—including presentations, announcements, and executive correspondence—that aligns with Lab priorities. Working in partnership with the assigned Human Resources Business Partner, analyze and interpret human resources requirements and guidance to determine optimal courses of action on administrative and personnel matters. Make recommendations to OCFO executive management as appropriate
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship
Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent combination of extensive experience and education in a related business, operational and/or organizational area
Extensive supervisory experience with demonstrated leadership and teambuilding skills to effectively build and manage a business and operations support team of non-exempt and exempt staff
Recognized expert in business operations and personnel administration, with advanced analytical and problem-solving skills and a track record of advising senior management on strategic institutional matters. Experience leading and overseeing a variety of cross-organizational and/or integrated projects, including developing responses to internal and external audits, assessments, corrective action items, and high-level inquiries related to OCFO business operations and compliance
Advanced interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to explain, negotiate, persuade, and lead staff and management through conflict resolution and change, obtaining agreement and action on complex personnel and business operations issues using in-person and virtual communications tools
Extensive experience interpreting and applying a wide variety of personnel policies and procedures, with broad knowledge of recruiting, hiring, performance management, leave, and staff relations practices, and understanding of HR compliance requirements (including FLSA, ADA, EEO, etc.) including experience using Human Capital Management systems
Advanced administrative, organizational, and time-management skills, including attention to detail, flexibility, and the ability to independently coordinate and prioritize multiple complex work activities with conflicting deadlines, along with expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and related tools for compiling, analyzing, and presenting workforce data through sophisticated spreadsheets, databases, tables, charts, and graphs for senior management and cross-functional teams
Preferred
Knowledge of LLNL operations and DOE or similar agency requirements
Experience in using AI to support operational and efficiency initiatives
Benefits
Flexible Benefits Package
401(k)
Relocation Assistance
Education Reimbursement Program
Flexible schedules (•depending on project needs)
Company
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, a national security laboratory, provides transformational solutions to national security challenges.
Founded in 1952
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.4MKey Investors
ARPA-EUS Department of EnergyDARPA
2023-11-21Grant
2023-08-14Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
G
Greg Herweg
Chief Technology Officer
D
David Shaughnessy
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
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