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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 a Strategic Threat Analysis and Response (STAR) Technical Release Representative/Technical Coordinator. In this role, you will provide moderately complex technical support to the Forensic Science Center within the STAR Directorate, coordinating technical release activities and helping ensure that information, products, and deliverables are reviewed, organized, and shared accurately and efficiently. You will collaborate with technical staff, program personnel, and stakeholders to support effective communication, maintain compliance with established processes, and contribute to the successful execution of the Center’s mission. 

In this role, you will

• Work closely with the Forensic Science Center members to coordinate the procurement of various products and services to meet delivery schedules and project deadlines.
• Provide general technical coordination and support to various disciplines, in connection with technical projects, experiments, facility operations or similar research activities. 
• Review incoming orders to determine appropriate course of action, collaborate with requesters to clarify requirements and gather additional information necessary to procure the product(s); Process and place procurement orders within Laboratory procurement applications.
• Interact with vendors to gather product information and bids, negotiate pricing, resolve issues, and coordinate delivery schedules.
• Provide solutions to moderately complex technical problems and make decisions using established guidelines, techniques, and procedures.
• Verify receipt of orders, validate products and pricing, identify and resolve discrepancies, and coordinate delivery of shipments.
• Independently resolve billing and delivery discrepancies, and document results to ensure complete and accurate records.
• Provide Technical Release Representative (TRR) services requiring in-depth knowledge of LLNL purchasing requirements to purchase items and regulations and provide backup to Technical Release Representative co-workers.
• 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.
• Associate degree in electronics, mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, or electro-optic technology or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Intermediate skills and understanding of relevant technologies and processes, including standards, procedures, and related techniques.
• Basic knowledgeable in purchasing, credit card reconciliation, order expediting, shipping/receiving, and property management policies and procedures.
• Intermediate experience handling multiple projects and moderately complex tasks with frequent interruptions and conflicting/changing priorities. 
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Effective interpersonal, teamwork, and multitasking skills.
• Intermediate administrative and organizational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to use independent judgment and follow through when making decisions and solving problems.
• Effective written, verbal and presentation communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with vendors and programmatic personnel.
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Qualifications We Desire

• Experience as an active LLNL Technical Release Representative (TRR).
• Knowledge of or experience supporting a procurement card, purchasing card, or similar delegated purchasing program.

Pay Range

$43.55 - $53.36 Hourly

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.

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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

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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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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.

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