CASC Division Administrative Specialist

We have an opening for an Administrative Specialist IV. You will perform a full range of complex and difficult administrative assignments in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions and conflicting priorities which require independent judgment, adept organizational and communication skills. This position is in the Center for Applied Scientific Computing (CASC) Division in the Computing Principal Directorate.

In this role you will

• Provide advanced administrative and secretarial support to the Division Leader, Deputy Division Leader, and twelve Group Leaders, including managing complex calendars which includes independently determining scheduling priorities for management staff.
• Represent management in daily matters to gather, clarify and disseminate information and coordinate activities; respond on their behalf of administrative matters to all levels of personnel, both internal and external to the Laboratory.
• Coordinate, select, and compile data from multiple sources for complex reports and presentations.
• Track a high volume of multi-faceted action items; coordinate the timely flow of paperwork, checking for accuracy and completeness prior to submission for approval (e.g., new employee onboarding and personnel actions).
• Process various immigration-related requests (e,g., foreign national visa applications and access requests.
• Coordinate internal and external interviews, including the preparation of agendas, coordination of calendar schedules, travel approvals and reimbursements, possible foreign national paperwork, badge requests, and information dissemination.
• Assist with the hiring process, including preparing job postings, gathering appropriate information, tracking applicants, and processing hire packages.
• Serve as a resource and interpret organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a US DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Advanced secretarial and administrative knowledge. Experience including accurate keyboarding, editing, grammar, and proofreading skills; advanced knowledge of office procedures, techniques, and methods.
• Advanced organizational skills, attention to detail, accuracy and follow-through.
• Experience compiling and preparing presentations and editing text for publication and/or high-level distribution.
• Experience working under minimal supervision, in a multitask/multi-faceted environment of rapidly changing priorities, deadlines, and frequent interruptions.
• Independent problem-solving and decision-making skills to anticipate, identify, and recommend appropriate actions and solutions to complex administrative problems.
• 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 communication and interpersonal skills required to interact effectively with a diverse workforce and represent the organization with all levels of management, internal and external to the Laboratory.
• Advanced computer skills and experience with the Microsoft Office Suite and database and calendaring software, and the ability to learn new software quickly.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with immigration-related processes is highly desirable.
• Experience with LLNL systems and processes.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite or At Will appointment. Lab employees and external candidates may be considered for this position.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2025 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• 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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Reasonable Accommodation

Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory.  If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request. 

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