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Company Description
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 have an opening for an Undergraduate Student Intern in the Systems Group in the Procurement Department of the Business Directorate. You will work under the direction of experienced Business Systems Analysts to support LLNL’s electronic purchasing system (LINCS) and related business applications. You will gain practical experience analyzing business processes, supporting system improvements, working with users and technical teams, and contributing to projects that support procurement operations. This internship is designed to provide practical experience and development opportunities for a student interested in business analysis, information systems, procurement, project management, or enterprise applications
Depending on your assignment, this position may offer a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You may have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week.
You will
- Learn how procurement business processes and enterprise purchasing systems support laboratory operations.
- Assist with gathering, documenting, and analyzing business and system requirements.
- Participate in meetings with system users, process owners, software developers, and other stakeholders.
- Support the development of requirements documents, process documentation, use cases, test plans, user guides, and training materials.
- Assist with application testing, documenting results.
- Analyze data and reporting requirements, identify relevant data sources, and support the development of reports or dashboards.
- Assist with project coordination, status tracking, meeting preparation, and communication activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act. See Additional Information for details.
- Must be a college or university student pursuing an undergraduate degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Interest in business analysis, procurement systems, enterprise applications, or process improvement.
- Ability to apply analytical and problem-solving skills to defined business or technical problems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient command of standard Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to learn new software applications, business processes, and technical concepts.
Pay Range
$23.26 - $31.62 Hourly
This position is under a step structure. Please note that the step placement is determined by your most recent completed academic year.
Additional Information
#LI-Hybrid
Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
- Included in 2026 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
- Holiday Pay
- Sick leave accrual
- Individual 401(k) contributions
- Our values - visit https://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values
Security Clearance
None required. However, if your assignment is longer than 179 days cumulatively within a calendar year, you must go through the Personal Identity Verification process. This process includes completing an online background investigation form and receiving approval of the background check.
National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Section 3112, generally prohibits citizens of China, Russia, Iran and North Korea without dual US citizenship or legal permanent residence from accessing specific non-public areas of national security or nuclear weapons facilities. The restrictions of NDAA Section 3112 apply to this position. To be qualified for this position, Candidates must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112.
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.
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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.
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