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Company Description
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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.
Job Description
We are seeking a Deputy Program Director, Capital Portfolio to provide technical management and program integration leadership within the Laboratory Infrastructure Program. Reporting directly to the Senior Director for Capital Planning, the Deputy Program Director helps lead LLNL’s overall capital planning process and disciplined execution of mission-focused infrastructure investments and recapitalization priorities.
The Deputy’s primary focus is Recapitalization (RECAP) project execution, including cross-project coordination, performance monitoring, change control support, and preparation of leadership and NNSA-facing deliverables. The role also supports capital planning for line-item projects, helping translate mission needs into coherent plans, schedules, and decision-ready materials. This position leads technical teams providing capital projects with budgets in excess of $100M, delivering integrated products that align scope, cost, schedule, and risk with mission priorities.
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.
You will
$282,210 - $359,700 Annually
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe 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.
Additional Information
Position Information
This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.
Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
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 time of hire.
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.
How To Identify Fake Job Advertisements
Please be aware of recruitment scams where people or entities are misusing the name of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) to post fake job advertisements. LLNL never extends an offer without a personal interview and will never charge a fee for joining our company. All current job openings are displayed on the Career Page under “Find Your Job” of our website. If you have encountered a job posting or have been approached with a job offer that you suspect may be fraudulent, we strongly recommend you do not respond.
To learn more about recruitment scams: https://www.llnl.gov/sites/www/files/2023-05/LLNL-Job-Fraud-Statement-Updated-4.26.23.pdf
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.
California Privacy Notice
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Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!
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.
Job Description
We are seeking a Deputy Program Director, Capital Portfolio to provide technical management and program integration leadership within the Laboratory Infrastructure Program. Reporting directly to the Senior Director for Capital Planning, the Deputy Program Director helps lead LLNL’s overall capital planning process and disciplined execution of mission-focused infrastructure investments and recapitalization priorities.
The Deputy’s primary focus is Recapitalization (RECAP) project execution, including cross-project coordination, performance monitoring, change control support, and preparation of leadership and NNSA-facing deliverables. The role also supports capital planning for line-item projects, helping translate mission needs into coherent plans, schedules, and decision-ready materials. This position leads technical teams providing capital projects with budgets in excess of $100M, delivering integrated products that align scope, cost, schedule, and risk with mission priorities.
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.
You will
- Provide technical management for RECAP portfolio execution, with oversight of planning, execution, and performance management across projects to support mission delivery.
- Lead and coordinate technical teams and Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) to develop and maintain integrated views of scope, schedule, cost, risk, and key dependencies.
- Monitor and synthesize project and portfolio performance against milestones and deliverables; identify issues, drive corrective actions, and elevate decision points to senior leadership.
- Lead development of monthly milestone reports, executive briefings, decision packages, and responses to data calls for internal leadership and federal stakeholders.
- Serve in a technical management role for governance and change management, including preparation and evaluation of funding, cost, and schedule change proposals, and delegated leadership and decision support to the RECAP Change Control Board processes (including acting as an alternate/approver as designated).
- Partner across LLNL directorates, programs, and operations communities to ensure recapitalization work is aligned with execution strategy, resource constraints, and mission priorities.
- Lead capital planning activities for line-item projects, including development of planning artifacts, sequencing strategies, and integration of requirements into executable capital approaches.
- Establish and apply analytical and project controls methods to improve predictability and transparency of outcomes, including development of performance metrics, dashboards, and risk-informed prioritization inputs.
- Collaborate with other sites on benchmarking activities and lessons learned, as applicable.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- 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’s degree in science, engineering, or related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Extensive experience leading or coordinating execution of complex infrastructure, facilities, or equipment efforts.
- Extensive experience providing leadership over technical teams driving results through influence, coordination, and disciplined follow-through, without relying on direct line authority.
- Extensive knowledge of infrastructure project delivery elements, including planning, design, acquisition, construction/installation, and commissioning/activation.
- Extensive experience producing clear, executive-ready communications, including briefings, milestone status, decision papers, and action tracking.
- Strong collaboration, facilitation, and problem-solving skills; ability to operate with limited direction in a high-visibility environment.
- Master’s degree in science, engineering, or related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Experience supporting NNSA-facing infrastructure or recapitalization portfolios, including preparation of milestone reporting and leadership deliverables.
- Experience supporting line-item capital planning activities, including integration of mission requirements into planning products and executable strategies.
- Experience with governance and change control practices for cost/schedule/funding management.
- PMP certification and/or project controls experience (schedule, cost, risk, performance reporting).
- Knowledge of DOE/NNSA processes, orders, and reporting expectations relevant to infrastructure programs.
$282,210 - $359,700 Annually
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe 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.
Additional Information
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
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 time of hire.
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.
How To Identify Fake Job Advertisements
Please be aware of recruitment scams where people or entities are misusing the name of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) to post fake job advertisements. LLNL never extends an offer without a personal interview and will never charge a fee for joining our company. All current job openings are displayed on the Career Page under “Find Your Job” of our website. If you have encountered a job posting or have been approached with a job offer that you suspect may be fraudulent, we strongly recommend you do not respond.
To learn more about recruitment scams: https://www.llnl.gov/sites/www/files/2023-05/LLNL-Job-Fraud-Statement-Updated-4.26.23.pdf
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.
California Privacy Notice
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here.
Salary : $282,210 - $359,700