Senior Nuclear Enterprise Systems Analyst

Senior Nuclear Enterprise Analyst – Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Position Type: Full‑time, Career Indefinite | Location: Livermore, CA | Posted Date: 04/20/2026 Job Overview You will work with multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver software and analytic capabilities on topics of importance to the nuclear enterprise, including infrastructure, workforce, and stockpile modeling and modernization program planning. The role reports administratively to the System and Policy Analysis Group in the Computational Engineering Division, within the Engineering Directorate. Depending on assignment, a hybrid schedule may be offered, blending in‑person and virtual presence. Responsibilities Work closely with systems analysts, engineers, computer scientists, and program management to design and productionize nuclear enterprise analytics tools, including those for current stockpile modernization programs. Translate ambiguous sponsor and customer problem statements into clear analytical objectives, success criteria, data requirements, and executable analysis plans. Lead and support efforts to collect, catalog, and interpret data for use in mathematical models, including population of databases and use of visualization tools. Develop and apply optimization, simulation, and risk‑informed analysis methods, including scenario and uncertainty analyses, to support decision‑making under uncertainty. Build and maintain collaborations with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and Department of the Army (DoA) enterprise modeling communities, including engagement of relevant decision makers. Lead development of software tools such as native applications, dashboards, and web‑based tools that support systems analysis, operations, nuclear stockpile, infrastructure, and workforce domains. Execute and perform quality assurance on complex analyses and post‑processing under limited direction, delivering tailored final reports and briefings that translate technical results into actionable decisions for senior sponsors. Participate in the Systems Analysis Group, Nuclear Enterprise Working Group, and collaborate with other team members to share relevant knowledge, opinions, and recommendations. Perform other duties as assigned. Additional Responsibilities – SES.4 Level Develop creative program growth opportunities through interactions with current and potential sponsors and creation of proposals. Serve as project coordinator and/or principal investigator for high‑visibility efforts with competing priorities and loosely defined deliverables, establishing scope, milestones, decision points, and acceptance criteria to ensure on‑time, high‑quality delivery. Build and maintain senior‑level collaborations with NNSA, DoA, and other stakeholders by directly engaging decision makers and aligning concepts to national priorities. Build, lead, and manage multiple technical teams and supervise analysts to execute work, balance competing customer and partner priorities, and meet deadlines. Serve as prime consultant or technical point of contact to senior‑level management and external sponsors by communicating technical milestones and providing technical input to refine new concepts. Qualifications Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q‑level security clearance requiring U.S. citizenship. Bachelor’s degree in operations research, engineering, physics, applied mathematics, computer science, economics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Significant experience managing and/or motivating multidisciplinary teams and collaborating across disciplines or organizations to achieve project objectives. Significant experience as a project coordinator and/or principal investigator of projects with competing priorities, loosely defined deliverables, and high visibility. Advanced knowledge and experience in independently executing analyses, performing post‑processing, and delivering tailored reports and deliverables under limited direction. Experience developing software applications and performing analysis with Python, SQL, TypeScript, Go, or C++, within Windows or Linux environments. Ability to translate ambiguous problem statements into analytical approaches, defining objectives, success criteria, data needs, and analytical methods. Advanced written and verbal communication skills to prepare, present, and document technical information to diverse audiences. Experience working with multidisciplinary teams of scientists, engineers, analysts, and project managers to develop and apply capabilities that inform decisions. Ability to travel off‑site for sponsor and customer interaction. Additional Qualifications – SES.4 Level Highly advanced experience developing project‑management plans that address scope, schedule, and budget. Demonstrated highly effective leadership of multidisciplinary teams in end‑to‑end, loosely defined systems analysis efforts, including framing decision problems, developing alternatives, executing trade studies, and briefing recommendations to sponsors/customers. Expert communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills to effectively present, explain, and advise senior management, external partners, and sponsors. Expertise in one or more computational disciplines such as risk analysis, systems analysis, decision analysis, data analytics, statistical modeling, modeling and simulation, control systems, or systems engineering. Desired Qualifications Master’s degree or Ph.D. in operations research, engineering, physics, applied mathematics, computer science, economics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Significant experience collaborating with the DOE, NNSA, and DoA or other interagency partners. Significant experience and interest in applying AI tools in technical workflows, including evaluation of outputs for correctness, bias/hallucination risk, protection of sensitive information, and integration into repeatable processes. Experience mentoring and developing junior staff. Pay Range $175,530 – $267,060 Annually (SES.3) or $210,630 – $267,060 Annually (SES.4). Salary is based on competencies, education, qualifications, experience, and business needs. Benefits & Employer Information Competitive salary and benefits package. Hybrid work option depending on project needs. Participation in cutting‑edge national security research. 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