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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory · 6 hours ago

Mission Manager for Space Sensing: Z Program, Space Science and Security (SSS) - Active Security Clearance Required

Livermore, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$186K/yr - $346K/yr

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is dedicated to strengthening the United States’ security through innovative solutions. The Mission Manager for Space Sensing will oversee project execution, coordinate with stakeholders, and develop strategies for national security needs in the Space Sensing mission area.

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Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate work across the different Space program APL areas in support of the Space Sensing mission area, including funding oversight

Oversee and track project execution plans for the program’s assigned research and development projects

Serve as the point of contact for relevant USG stakeholders and Commercial Partners associated with the Space Sensing mission area and sponsors as defined by the Program Leader

Represent the SSSP on space sensing topics with sponsors and other U.S. Government organizations, traveling as necessary

Partner with USG stakeholders, develop an integrated strategy for the Space Sensing mission area and national security needs

Deliver assessments and technical gaps in the space sensing community, leveraging outreach to partner institutions as appropriate

Lead and develop new program opportunities and build new research proposals for LLNL to lead in collaboration with potential sponsors and customers

Exercise judgement to maintain and ensure appropriate quality standards of highly complex projects for all the program’s research and development activities

Work includes reviewing, coordinating, and approving deliverables, publications, and presentations

Lead and develop innovative concepts and provide expert leadership, technical vision, and strategic planning for both analytic and scientific research and development environments

Provide briefings to senior management and senior U.S. Government decision makers on overall impact and approach

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Space sensing systemsSpacecraft engineeringModelingSimulation toolsRemote sensing productsMulti-agency collaborationIntelligence Community knowledgeProject managementAdvanced communication skillsTeam collaborationLeadership skills

Required

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. Also, you must have the ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. Please note that your current active Q or Top-Secret clearance with DOE or another agency does not guarantee DOE SCI access approval; if you are denied access, you may be subject to reinvestigation of your existing Q or Top-Secret clearance

Master's degree in physical science, engineering, political science, economics or a related discipline, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience

Expert knowledge of space sensing systems, spacecraft engineering practices, modeling and simulation tools, and experimental facilities

Expert knowledge of the space sensing community, working with wide range of stakeholders, and expert in multi-agency collaboration

Expert knowledge of space optical systems, with deep experience managing remote sensing products to include both hardware and software

Substantial experience managing, leading, and supervising large multidisciplinary projects and teams for external programmatic sponsors to meet deliverables

Substantial experience working closely with US government decision makers and commercial partners to develop remote sensing solutions

Demonstrated knowledge of Intelligence Community (IC) needs and practices, including Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security marking, intelligence oversight and compliance, and related security practices

Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively present, explain, and advise senior management and external sponsors and customers, including preparing and presenting proposals and reporting results

Demonstrated ability to motivate and collaborate with other personnel effectively in achieving project objectives

Substantial experience working in a classified environment with highly complex, multi-agency security requirements and with both classified and unclassified subject matter

Preferred

PhD in physical science, engineering, political science, economics or a related discipline

Experience formulating, proposing, winning, and managing a multi-million-dollar portfolio consisting of several projects funded by different sponsors, and significant experience simultaneously managing and leading several projects that require in-depth engineering support and experience

Ability and willingness to study and learn new advances in specific topics, expand personal expertise, and apply increased understanding to propose new lines of investigation