Materials Engineering Division Group Leader - Clearance Required

Company Description
Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!
Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.
We are dedicated to fostering a culture that values individuals, talents, partnerships, ideas, experiences, and different perspectives, recognizing their importance to the continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.

Pay Range
$182,310 - $277,344 Annually
$182,310 - $231,180 Annually for the SEL.
3 level
$218,700 - $277,344 Annually for the SEL.
4 level

Job Description
We have an opening for a Group Leader in the Micro and Nano Technology Section (MNTS) within the Materials Engineering Division (MED). You will provide leadership for R&D activities in areas such as Radio Frequency (RF) Photonics, A/D and D/A conversion, fiber optics, and/or integrated optics. You will have a meaningful role in developing successful careers, building a positive working environment, and developing an extraordinary staff to meet program needs.

In addition to the Group Leader role, you will be expected to maintain a technical programmatic project assignment within the division. This position is in the Engineering Directorate. 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.

This position 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.

• Provide leadership, supervision, and technical, strategic, and administrative direction, guidance, and support in accomplishing project/program goals and objectives to a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers.
• Set specific technical strategy and direction for the team and collaborate with the Engineering Center Leaders and Section Leaders to define work objectives, identify and lead complex technical work assignments, and guide workload planning for multiple projects among group members; assigning work, remaining aware of complex technical goals, problems, and solutions, monitoring performance, obtaining ongoing performance feedback, and tracking progress of project schedule and milestones to ensure desired results and deadlines are met.
• Collaborate with Project Leaders to identify workforce needs, lead, carry out, and/or coordinate recruiting, hiring, training, career development, and performance and salary management activities as needed to meet programmatic staffing, employee development, and performance related needs, including providing career counseling, mentoring, and coaching, and monitoring employee performance goals, advising and evaluating staff on the execution of technical work, and conducting annual employee performance reviews.
• Provide advanced technical analysis and recommendations and communicate project risks and requirements through technical updates and presentations to senior leadership, customers, and external sponsors.
• Provide support to the section leader to address organizational needs and contribute to the development of organizational goals.
• Lead team in conducting thoughtful and comprehensive reviews of complex engineering designs, providing expert technical analysis and recommendations for design optimization, and applying advanced knowledge and using innovative methods/technology where applicable.
• Identify networking opportunities, technical and non-technical growth areas, training and mentoring needs, and opportunities for group personnel, facilitating periodic career development discussions.
• Monitor and influence the work environment to develop employee morale and well-being; recruit, hire, and retain outstanding technical staff.
• Ensure team compliance with all safety…