Assurance Officer Active Security Clearance Required at LLNL

We have an opening for an Assurance Officer with primary focus on the Superblock. You will be responsible to support development management and oversight of SD (Strategic Deterrence) Environmental Safety and Health (ES&H) Nuclear Safety Nuclear Operations and Quality Assurance requirements; event reporting and analysis issue identification database entry tracking/trending and reporting; ensuring that all SD work is performed in compliance with SD and LLNL/LLNS policies federal state and local laws and regulations. You will be working with the SD program and facility managers and other personnel for the continuing oversight and support of organizational facilities and operations (i.e. Superblock) and reporting to the SD Assurance Manager. This position is in the Strategic Deterrence Organization. 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 willConduct issue fact-finding and causal analyses and reporting by reviewing issues to determine reportability; assist line managers and the SD Assurance Manager in preparation filing and updating occurrence and noncompliance reports assist with the creation and implementation of corrective action plans; coordinate causal analyses and effectiveness reviews as required.Assist in the development and implementation of assurance plans and procedures that are in compliance with all related guidelines for approval by the managers based upon technical expertise and understanding and in consultation with key stakeholders.Assist in the planning coordination and oversight of facility and line management self-assessment programs with ES&H Team staff facility staff and others as appropriate; assist with the conduct of reviews/assessments of work activities in the areas of ES&H Nuclear Safety Nuclear Operations and Quality Assurance regulatory compliance and facility operations.Assist in ensuring that external commitments for reporting corrective actions and requests for information are fulfilled in a timely manner.Assist in issue screening/entry and tracking/trending/closure of Issue Tracking System (ITS) assessments related to SD; help coordinate and manage Illnesses/Injuries and Lessons Learned.Assist in the general oversight of and maintain a personal commitment to the goals of Integrated Safety Management (ISM) compliance with all Environmental Safety Health and Quality regulations best business practices diversity and equal opportunity.Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications : This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top-Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire. Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry Engineering or a related scientific field or equivalent combination of education and related experience.Significant experience in the assurance area conducting self-assessments audits inspections management appraisals of facilities and ES&H and nuclear safety related activities use of relational databases the development of meaningful statistics for program planning trending and causal analysis.Significant experience applying a broad understanding of scientific and technical disciplines including safety engineering operations and maintenance.Experience developing and implementing assurance plans and procedures.Expert level application and development of ITS fact-findings causal analysis reviewing issues to determine DOE reportability and in preparing filing and updating DOE Occurrence Reports.Experience with programmatic and technical support activities at LLNL including Work Planning and Control Tool and Enabolon; extensive knowledge of DOE ES&H and Nuclear Safety policies procedures regulations and standards.Experience using independent judgment to accomplish programmatic objectives; demonstrated technical and organizational problem-solving skills.Expert communication collaboration and interpersonal skills at both the management and technical level necessary to effectively present and communicate with senior management Livermore Site Office DOE-HQ and other state and government agencies on ES&H and Nuclear Safety assurance activities including experience writing technical documents such as plans procedures specifications reports and/or institutional documents.Experience providing independent oversight of organizations operations or facilities and assuring ES&H and Nuclear Safety programs are implemented appropriately and in compliance (including nuclear facility experience).Thorough knowledge of and experience interpreting and applying DOE Integrated Safety Management (ISM) policies procedures and tools.Ability to work in environments where tasks are often not well defined and involve a diverse range of highly complex problems utilizing strong leadership mature judgment and creative problem-solving and decision-making skills to approach and resolve difficult issues.Qualifications We DesireMaster of Science degree in Engineering or related field.NQA-1 auditor qualification.Additional Information : #LI-HybridPosition InformationThis is a Career Indefinite position open to Lab employees and external candidates.Why Lawrence Livermore National LaboratoryIncluded in 2025 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!Flexible Benefits Package401(k)Relocation AssistanceEducation Reimbursement ProgramFlexible schedules (*depending on project needs)Our values - visit  ClearanceThis position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at time of hire. Pre-Employment Drug TestExternal 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 DevicesPer 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. 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The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here.Remote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills CCTV,Customer Service,Communication skills,Computer Skills,ICD Coding,Military Experience,Law Enforcement,NIST Standards,Security,DoD Experience,RMF,Writing Skills Experience: years Vacancy: 1