Company Description

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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.

Job Description

We have multiple openings for Export Licensing Analysts. You will perform end-user analysis and a range of nonproliferation analytical tasks on behalf of the Department of Energy (DOE). Areas of research and analysis include investigation of foreign entities from civil and military sectors associated with nuclear, chemical, biological, advanced aerospace, and critical and emerging technologies. This position is in the Export Control, Interdiction, and Nonproliferation Policy group in the Nonproliferation and Arms Control Program, within the Global Security 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.

In this role, you will

• Conduct in-depth, all-source investigative research on sponsor-requested products; compile, analyze, and input data proficiently and accurately within a moderate scope; maintain an awareness of relevant current national security events and information.
• May support outreach and engagement with domestic and international partners.
• Write clear analyses based on all-source information to capture and communicate research results accurately; write and contribute to additional analytical products as assigned.
• Exercise judgment and utilize appropriate work methods, problem solving, or resolution practices/procedures to solve analytic problems of moderate complexity and scope.
• Develop, implement, and share ideas, strategies, and solutions; interact regularly with the team and project management.
• Collaborate and coordinate requests for technical assessments with the national laboratory community.
• Adjust work priorities to meet evolving needs of the team in collaboration with team and inter-lab groups.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities, at the E07.3 level

• Exercise judgment to develop, modify, or use appropriate work methods, problem analysis, or resolution practices/procedures in solving complex analytic problems of various scopes.
• Train and mentor others in analytical and technical skills as needed.
• Analyze complex data proficiently and accurately within general scope, requiring advanced all-source knowledge.
• Recommend alternatives for questions that require research and interpretation of policies and procedures on a variety of topics.
• Provides professional support to program/practice/policy development and implementation.

Qualifications

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level clearance and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access, which require U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree in intelligence, political science, English, history, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and significant experience.
• Experience working with web applications, database applications, and data entry tools and ability to learn data management tools, some of which are unique to this position.
• Experience providing clear written analyses, accurately capturing moderately complex data, and communicating research results.
• Experience working under general supervision, following predefined guidelines.
• Significant experience conducting open-source research.
• Flexibility and interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with colleagues, customers, and management, in an open, friendly, and professional manner, with the ability to resolve conflicts effectively.
• Maintain required security in an SCI environment for information that is under the analyst’s direct control.

Additional qualifications at the E07.3 level

• Master’s degree in intelligence, political science, English, history, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and significant experience or professional certification.
• Significant experience working under minimal supervision, setting own priorities, and routinely reporting progress.
• Significant experience providing clear analyses, accurately capturing data, and communicating research results.
• Advanced interpersonal skills and judgment that demonstrate creativity, imagination, and an ability to anticipate the changing needs of the intelligence and policy communities.
• General working knowledge of and experience with intelligence collection methods, organizations, and procedures.
• Experience working effectively under deadlines, coordinating workloads on multiple projects simultaneously, and meeting deadlines with conflicting priorities.

Qualifications We Desire

• Experience and training in analytic research skills.
• Experience researching foreign entities using all sources of information.
• Knowledge of issues related to Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) proliferation, nonproliferation, and/or export controls.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and to communicate with external sponsors and customers.

Pay Range

$95,820 - $140,712 Annually

$95,820 - $117,312 Annually at the E07.2 level

$114,900 - $140,712 Annually at the E07.3 level

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.

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 a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. Also, you must have the ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.

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

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