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Explosives Asset and Inventory Manager – Active Security Clearance Required

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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 Explosives Asset and Inventory Manager to lead and support high explosives inventory, asset management, storage, and shipping/receiving operations across assigned facilities and operational areas with a defined operational function. You will play a key role in maintaining accurate accountable inventory, supporting mission operations, improving inventory systems and processes, and ensuring safe, secure, efficient, and compliant execution of explosives activities. This position reports to the SD Explosives Operations Manager and is in the Facilities and Operations support (FOS) organization within Strategic Deterrence (SD) Directorate.

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

You will

  • Lead and maintain accurate inventory of HE materials across multiple facilities, magazines, workrooms, and operational areas.
  • Oversee and coordinate HE storage, shipping, receiving, staging, onsite movement, and disposition-related activities in accordance with DOE STD-1212, approved work control, and operational requirements.
  • Provide technical leadership and day-to-day work direction for inventory personnel, while serving as the administrative supervisor for the team of Explosives Inventory Control Specialists.
  • Lead implementation, sustainment, troubleshooting, testing, and continuous improvement of HITS and CHITS inventory tracking systems; coordinate software enhancements, issue resolution, and rollout of new functionality.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in explosives inventory systems, explosives inventory plan, storage/disposition strategy, and operational workflow improvements.
  • Lead cross-organizational efforts involving facility operations, software developers, oversight stakeholders, and partner organizations to resolve issues and improve enterprise capabilities.
  • Develop, revise, and implement procedures, work control documents, local practices, and training materials related to explosives asset management, inventory, storage, and shipping/receiving activities.
  • Serve as the Group Leader for the FOS Explosives Support Group, with responsibility for personnel development, work direction, and delivery of assigned operational objectives.
  • Train, mentor, and support qualification of inventory personnel, HE handlers, and system users; provide on-the-job training and technical guidance on inventory processes, tools, and expectations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • 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 a technical field, or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • Significant experience in explosives or high hazard operations, inventory management, logistics, shipping/receiving, storage operations, and facility operations support.
  • Experience developing creative solutions while working in a regulated operational environment with strict safety, security, and procedural compliance requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple priorities, organize operational work, and follow through on assignments with attention to detail.
  • Advanced written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to effectively interact with program personnel, management, and external agencies.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Prior experience providing administrative supervision and team lead responsibilities with accountability for operational results.

Qualifications We Desire

  • Certified LLNL Explosives Handler.
  • Experience with HITS and CHITS databases.

Pay Range

$167,340 - $212,160 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. 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

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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

Security Clearance

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.

Pre-Placement Medical Exam

A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.

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.

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