{"id":3716737,"url":"https://alion.io/job/lawrence-livermore-national-laboratory-intelligence-program-manager","title":"Intelligence Program Manager","company":{"id":5246,"name":"Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory","domain":"llnl.gov","url":"https://alion.io/company/llnl","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SmartRecruiters","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":80,"open_postings":18,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":19,"computed_at":"2026-11-09T06:03:00Z"}},"role":"Management","role_family":"Management","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Livermore, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":406380,"max":517944,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":517944},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":true,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-04T00:17:36Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-04","last_verified_at":"2026-11-09T06:49:07Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":5,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":5},"description":"Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!\nLawrence 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.\nOur 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.\n We have an opening for an experienced leader to manage our programs that support the US intelligence community (IC). The Intelligence (Z) Program Manager will lead a team of intelligence professionals providing technically informed intelligence analysis and developing new technologies and methodologies in support of this mission. This work includes assessing threats by nation states and other entities, includes detection and analysis that anticipates the consequences, and contributes to effective action by the US Government to preserve and enhance the security of our nation. This position will be in the Strategic Threat Analysis and Response (STAR) Directorate.\nYou will have the overall responsibility for the coordination and strategic direction of major programs and will be responsible for mission delivery through efficient execution across the Z Program mission area. This portfolio includes: strategic planning, motivation and integration of Laboratory capability, management of a technical portfolio, developing a portfolio of internal investments for applications to emerging concerns, knowledge of specific customer needs and lab requirements, Z Program staff development, and project specific products and services in accordance's with contractual requirements and LLNL's management expectations. Additionally, you will serve in the role of Mission Integration Lead for intelligence integration. In this role, you will ensure intelligence is integrated across STAR and the broader Laboratory, while ensuring coordination of intelligence related efforts.\nYou will also be responsible for managing the Z Division line organization of intelligence professionals as Z Division Leader. You will serve as a member of the STAR senior management team and will report to the Principal Associate Director.\nIn this role, you will\nDevelop integrated strategies, provide strategic vision and technical direction to Z Program’s Intelligence Analysis activities; serve as the STAR Principal Associate Director and Senior Intelligence Executive (SIE) representative during periods of absence.\nLead mission-area strategic planning activities; anticipate long-term mission needs and science and technology trends affecting the program and institution; collaborate across STAR, other Programs and Capabilities to establish long-range goals and ensure development and sustainment of required capabilities.\nDirect the execution of programmatic work (direct funded, LDRD, and strategic investments) and manage the scope, schedule and annual budget of approximately $120M.\nCoordinate and oversee a multi-disciplinary leadership team of Senior Program Leaders/Managers to ensure projects are effectively and efficiently executed while managing technical, cost, and schedule risks and meeting all project requirements.\nManage organizational activities and lead a team of STAR and matrix scientific, technical and administrative employees through Senior Leaders and Technical Managers.\nDevelop and implement institutional objectives and overall strategic goals for the organization and the Laboratory, in collaboration with STAR senior leadership team and Lab-wide senior executives.\nEngage daily with senior management and executives across the Department of Energy's (DOE), IC, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Defense (DoD), other Federal, State and local agencies and private industry; manage relationships with key major internal/external stakeholders, and project sponsors to align mission needs with LLNL projects and performance.\nManage program workforce requirements including recruitment, employee development and retention of highly qualified personnel, in collaboration with discipline organizations.\nProvide oversight of the Z Division line organization of intelligence professionals as Z Division Leader.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\n 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.\nMaster’s Degree in science, nuclear physics, weapons design, engineering, political science or related field, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.\nExtensive experience resolving complex problems and developing, planning and coordinating solutions.\nExtensive experience, established reputation, and publication record in one or more aspects of intelligence analysis or intelligence-related technology areas.\nApplied knowledge of and extensive experience successfully managing and directing scientific and technical programs and projects in intelligence analysis or intelligence-related technology areas.\nExtensive leadership, technical vision, strategic planning, and management skills in a scientific research and development environment.\nExpert knowledge of key national security issues related to WMD threats and U.S. policy objectives.\nExtensive experience in the management of classified intelligence or intelligence-related programs.\nExtensive experience directing Technical Managers in the expansion and application of research and operations and in the design, development and implementation of innovative concepts and promotion of new ideas.\nExtensive experience in personnel management, including recruiting, hiring, mentoring, career development, corrective action, performance appraisal, ranking, and salary management.\nExtensive experience managing large-scale budgets and projects, negotiating resource allocation amid conflicting priorities, and in delivering programmatic results.\nExtensive experience working with the U.S intelligence collection, analysis and/or policy communities on national security issues at the SCI level.\nExtensive experience in the methodologies and tradecraft of collecting, assembling, assessing, and exploiting information from intelligence and other products.\nExtensive experience creating and sustaining productive relationships with multiple programs and directorates, national laboratories, IC, DOE, DHS, DoD, other federal agencies, and external reviewers and advisors.\nAbility to anticipate national security and sponsor needs, develop relevant programs, and acquire sponsor support and funding.\nQualifications We Desire\nPhD in science, nuclear physics, weapons design, engineering, political science or related field.\nPay Range\n$406,380 - $517,944 Annually\nThis 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.\n Position Information\nThis is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.\nWhy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?\nIncluded in 2026 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!\nFlexible Benefits Package\n401(k)\nRelocation Assistance\nEducation Reimbursement Program\nFlexible schedules (*depending on project needs)\nOur values - visit https://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values\nSecurity Clearance\nThis 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.\nPre-Employment Drug Test\nExternal 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.\nWireless and Medical Devices\nPer 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.\nIf 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.\nHow to identify fake job advertisements\nPlease 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.\nTo learn more about recruitment scams: https://www.llnl.gov/sites/www/files/2023-05/LLNL-Job-Fraud-Statement-Updated-4.26.23.pdf\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nWe 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.\nReasonable Accommodation\nOur goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. 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