Associate Program Leader Supply Chain Security

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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 an opening for an Associate Program Leader (APL) for Supply Chain Security. You will have responsibility for leading the growth, development and execution of a portfolio of work focused on understanding and mitigating national security risks related to disruption of supply chains. Potential disruptions may stem from cyber threats. Additionally, concerns about companies like Huawei and their presence in 5G communication infrastructure serves as an example.

Others include more broad gray zone-type threats like China's dominance of the supply of rare earth minerals. You will be a key member of the Cyber and Infrastructure Resilience Program management team and will be expected to contribute broadly to the leadership and strategic objectives of the program. This position will be in the Cyber and Infrastructure Resilience (CIR) Program within the Global Security Principal Directorate's Energy and Homeland Security (E) Program.

This position is within the Global Security Principal Directorate's Energy and Homeland Security (E) Program and will programmatically report to the Program Leader for Critical Infrastructure Resilience. This is a jointly funded position through Global Security and direct programmatic work.

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.

• Develop and drive new Supply Chain Security program growth opportunities through interactions with current and potential sponsors and the development of research proposals. Utilize technical expertise to attract and retain projects, programs and funding.
• Provide direction and technical leadership to the portfolio to ensure excellence in execution of technical work in the program. Maintain and ensure quality standards for deliverables, publications and presentations. Manage the portfolio to achieve established goals and objectives within schedule and budget constraints. Provide solutions to complex problems and establish objectives.
• Develop an integrated strategy for the Supply Chain Security portfolio that leverages the strengths of the Laboratory and is consistent with the broader goals of the Cyber and Infrastructure Resilience (CIR) and E Programs. Actively participate in strategic planning for the CIR Program.
• Attract, retain, and develop high quality staff to support the portfolio of projects in collaboration with counterparts, management and matrix organizations.
• Increase the visibility and impact of LLNL by leveraging existing technology, programs, resources and partnerships to develop new capabilities, new applications or discoveries, resulting in new opportunities.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance engagement with current and potential sponsors, industrial and academic partners, technology leaders, and other stakeholders. Enhance the visibility of LLNL work through engagement in appropriate venues and promote LLNL skills, expertise and technologies.
• Work closely with the CIR Program Leader to ensure coordination across the program. Interface with organization both within LLNL and at other national laboratories and partners, representing LLNL at meetings that require coordination for projects within the CIR Program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Influence strategic technical decisions made by senior management and external customers. Champion new programs and cultivate relationships with U.S. Government sponsor leadership.
• Serve as an organization spokesperson to LLNL management and/or external advisor to sponsors and serve on external scientific or technical committees.
• Lead and develop advancements in cutting-edge principles, theories, concepts, and technologies.

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Master's degree in engineering, physical science or social science, or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and significant related experience.
• Significant experience leading the application and development of principles, theories and concepts in a creative and innovative fashion in one or more of the following areas:…