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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

$262,410 - $332,772 Annually for the SEL.5 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 a Superblock (SBK) Quality Leader.  This position provides programmatic and administrative leadership, strategy, and direction for the various compliance functions and disciplines in support of the SBK facility. Their primary objective is to effectively establish, implement, and continually improve nuclear-activity compliance to ensure programs and processes meet the requirements of the consensus standard American Society Mechanical Engineers (ASME) NQA-1. This position programmatically reports to the Superblock Compliance & Assurance Director and 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.

In this role, you will

• Provide new nuclear compliance program development and strategic direction in support of both the facility and research program.
• Prepare or solicit proposals for programmatic change with potential and/or existing customers/sponsors.
• Ensure that nuclear facility compliance status, risks, and strategies are communicated to senior leadership and customers/sponsors in a timely and effective manner.
• Use specific knowledge about one or more nuclear activity areas to research, plan, communicate and coordinate integration of nuclear compliance into the nuclear facility.
• Provide technical and organizational leadership to multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Responsible for making or influencing program-level decisions that ensure that project and program are met.
• Plan and direct assigned projects from initiation through delivery and closing, coordinating as required with customers/sponsors, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory management, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders.
• Develop innovative solutions to highly complex and unusual circumstances that have quality attributes associated with them.
• Lead, coordinate, and participate in activities related to recruiting, hiring, training, career development, performance management, and salary administration. This includes offering career counseling, mentoring, and coaching, as well as monitoring employee performance goals to address programmatic staffing, employee development, and performance needs effectively.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or related technical area, or equivalent significant related experience.
• Previous or current qualification as an NQA-1 Lead Auditor
• Highly Advanced experience and demonstrated knowledge and ability in the implementation of ASME NQA-1 requirements with emphasis on design, procurement, control of items, material traceability, records, shipping/handling, test and inspection control, and special processes.
• Advanced Experience in Non-Conformance Reporting (NCR) and Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) processes and strong knowledge of engineering principles and procedures, design guides, appropriate standards and administrative practices.
• Expertise in preparing, reviewing, and approving technical documents that support procurement actions, including installation instructions, verifications, acceptance, and testing documents.
• Expert communication, facilitation, collaboration, and interpersonal skills necessary to effectively present, explain, influence, and advise senior management and/or external sponsors.
• Significant experience effectively working in small, multi-disciplinary teams with experience interacting and collaborating with all levels of technical staff, managers, vendors, and external contacts.
• Familiarity with Codes and Standards such as: ASME, American Welding Society (AWS), Underwriters Laboratory (UL), National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), ASTM International material standards (Materials, chemical analysis methods, welding, leak testing, pressure testing), Commercial Grade Dedication documents.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) level implementing, overseeing, assessing, and managing broad quality programs.

Qualifications We Desire

• Demonstrated experience implementing Department of Energy Nuclear standards in an ASME NQA-1 environment.
• Advanced experience with quality programmatic efforts to support various activities such as research, fabrication, operations, or construction at a DOE facility or commercial Nuclear Power Plant or on Nuclear Construction Projects.
• Advanced knowledge of industry, regulatory or complex codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to the particular engineering discipline (i.e. ASME Section III).
• Experience in performing commercial grade item dedication and environmental equipment qualification to ensure that structures, systems, and components meet both technical and quality requirements.
• Knowledge of DOE Documented Safety Analysis process and requirements.

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!
• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Our values - visit https://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.  If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet 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 use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession.  This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.  

If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas.  Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate 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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We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

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