Business Analyst

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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 openings for a Business Analyst to support the Superblock (SBK) within the Strategic Deterrence (SD) Directorate. You will also help establish, improve, implement, and sustain business processes, procedures, tracking, and analytical tools within the Integration and Planning Associate Superblock Director (ASD). This role may be assigned to support either the Non-Destructive Assay (NDA) Lab or the Mission Support Team, within the Integration and Planning ASD, depending on programmatic needs; the assignment will be determined by the hiring team. The responsibilities below apply to both assignments. These positions will be in the Administration Division within the Operations and Business Directorate and are matrixed to the Strategic Deterrence (SD) Directorate.

These positions 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.

These positions 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.

You will

• Communicate and collaborate cross-functionally with technical and programmatic staff, users, and project managers, to coordinate support, respond to inquiries, track and facilitate actions and decisions, and review proposals for alignment with SBK programmatic objectives and regulatory considerations.
• Gather user requirements, define problems, capture objectives, and support formulation of project scope, schedule, and resource needs; support the prioritization processes for engineering work packages, facility projects, equipment installations, and other Superblock work, consolidating input from stakeholders and helping to prepare materials for decision-making forums using established prioritization criteria and supporting stakeholder decision making.
• Prepare, route, and track proposals through the change control boards and other internal review and approval processes and ensure timely communication of decisions to responsible parties.
• Maintain and track the flow of required documentation (for example, permits, engineering packages, equipment specs, sign-offs, etc.) needed to support work packages, facility projects, and equipment installation and deployment activities, ensuring items move through review and approval on schedule.
• Gather performance data and monitor and report on the status of projects and operational activities, such as equipment installations and calibrations, maintaining a centralized tracking system that reflects current progress, outstanding items, and readiness; identify and escalate documentation gaps, scheduling conflicts, or status discrepancies, and assist with analysis and recommended corrective actions.
• Support the creation and management of unclassified and classified quality assurance and program-specific technical websites, including documents related to work package proposals and change control decisions.
• Apply established policies and procedures to support document-control strategies, identify improvement opportunities, and assist with recommendations and implementation of approved process improvements.
• Assist in gathering data for the development of websites, documents, editing, formatting, and updating services for program reports, quality implementing and operating procedures, presentations, data forms, and other programmatic documentation; prepare regular status summaries and dashboards. Ensure clarity of content, consistency of format, and accuracy of grammar.
• Perform Teams and SharePoint site administration and maintain organized shared document structures that support proposal workflows, change control documentation, and program records.
• Assist in the development of programmatic documents such as reports, decision memos, external responses, and action items, particularly those that summarize work package, facility project, materials management, and change control board decisions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities, at the E01.2 level

• Assess alternatives, provide recommendations, and develop proposals for project changes with stakeholders; conduct assessments of current processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Research and analyze current processes; develop and recommend improvements to defined goals, procedures, workflows, tools, and records; support implementation and ongoing maintenance to support NDA Lab or Mission Support Team projects and operations.
• Participate in defining, automating, and improving new and existing business processes and workflows, with a particular emphasis on the intake, review, prioritization, and change control of projects and operations.
• Research and prepare SharePoint content, as well as documentation for user guides, training manuals, and process checklists related to proposal intake, prioritization, change control boards, and document control.
• Gather schedule information for projects and operations, perform preliminary analysis, and assist in making recommendations; prepare, route, and track proposals through the change control board and ensure timely communication of decisions to responsible parties.

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Associate degree in business or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Experience coordinating workflow activities in a dynamic work environment and ability to meet deadlines and manage changing priorities.
• Ability to communicate, collaborate, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team; identify appropriate courses of action and communicate process improvements.
• Effective organizational skills, customer support, task prioritization, attention to detail, accuracy, and independent follow through.
• Ability to learn new software applications and apply them to tracking, scheduling, and documentation tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft cloud-based software (SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive), Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and/or related computer applications.

Additional qualifications at the E01.2 level

• Bachelor’s degree in business or technology area, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of and experience applying best practices in support of Document Control Systems, including development of document routing workflows, life cycle management, and archival processes.
• Experience in working effectively in a technical support environment using computer systems to manage complex data collections.
• Advanced experience using MS Office business applications and web-based collaborative platforms, such as SharePoint, Teams, Word, Excel, and Visio, and experience using Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Qualifications We Desire

• Experience working in a high hazard facility, related industry, or the LLNL's nuclear weapons program.
• Experience supporting project schedules or coordinating project activities.
• Experience working with and interpreting regulatory requirements and documentation.

Pay Range

$79,920 - $117,312 Annually

$79,920 - $97,848 Annually for the E01.1 level

$95,820 - $117,312 Annually for the E01.2 level

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. 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.

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2026 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.

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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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