Business Development Executive

Job Code 2: SES.3 Science & Engineering MTS 3 Employee Referral Bonus: Not applicable Job Code 1: SES.2 Science & Engineering MTS 2 Pre-Employment Drug Test: Required for external applicant(s) selected for this position (includes testing for use of marijuana) Pre-Placement Medical Exam: Not applicable Security Clearance: Anticipated DOE Q clearance (requires U.S. citizenship and a federal background investigation) 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’re looking for a Business Development Executive to jointhe Business Intelligence and Market Analysis (BIMA) Group within the Innovation & Partnerships Office.This position develops, analyzes, and evaluates market, technology, industry, competitor, and technology adoption data to support technology commercialization of LLNL assets by informing intellectual property, commercialization, technology roadmapping, and business development decisions.You will report to the BIMA Group Leader. Depending on your assignment, this position may offer a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You may have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week. This position will be filled at eitherlevel 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. You will Apply technology transfer principles, including intellectual property, partnership agreements, licensing, etc. in support of LLNL technology commercialization. Develop, maintain and analyze knowledge and data describing LLNL innovations, capabilities, facilities, intellectual assets, and commercialization activities. Develop productive relationships with scientists, business-development colleagues, industry, investors, research institutions, incubators, and accelerators Conduct technical, market, industry, customer, competitor, and application research to identify innovation ecosystems, technology trends, funding activity, etc. Assess and evaluate market needs, technology readiness, competitive position, adoption barriers, and commercialization pathways in evaluation of LLNL technologies. Prepare market assessments, opportunity analyses, customer profiles, competitive analyses, and commercialization briefs. Develop presentations, reports, visualizations, outreach materials, and briefings. Support, cross-train, and provide backup coverage for all BIMA activities in innovation management, technology-commercialization and entrepreneurship programs. Perform other duties as assigned. Additional job responsibilities, at the SES.3 level Mentor colleagues and lead complex, cross-functional assignments. Pursue and develop funding sources,and implement novel innovation management, for technology commercialization and entrepreneurship programs. Lead complex initiatives that inform intellectual property, technology roadmapping, commercialization, and portfolio decisions. Develop strategic relationships with private-sector stakeholders and commercialization partners. Translate complex analyses into strategic recommendations for IPO and LLNL leadership. Qualifications Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship. Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, business, economics, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience. Working knowledge of technology transfer, intellectual property, commercialization, and partnership agreements. Experience conducting market, industry, customer, competitive, technical, or business analysis. Experience communicating research findings to technical and non-technical audiences. Experience developing internal or external research and business relationships. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Additional qualifications at the SES.3 level Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strategic private-sector relationships. Experience integrating technical, market, and intellectual-property considerations into recommendations. Experience mentoring staff or leading cross-functional projects. Qualifications We Desire Advanced degree in business, science, engineering, economics, or a related field. Experience working with national laboratories or research-intensive organizations. Experience commercializing early-stage technologies, developing startups, licensing technologies, or working in technology-based industries. Advanced knowledge of market analysis, commercialization strategy, technology transfer, competitive intelligence, portfolio analysis, business intelligence, market intelligence, or related activities. Pay Range $$146,340 - $185,544 Annually for the SES.2 level $$175,530 - $222,564 Annually for the SES.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 #LI-Hybrid Position Information This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates. Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory? Included in 2026Best Places to Work by Glassdoor! Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs) This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.If you are selected, wewill initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if youmeet 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 useand/or possession ofmobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area whereyou are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile devicein your possession. This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices. Ifyou useamedical device, whichpairs with a mobile device,you must still follow the rules concerningthe mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities requireseparate approval. 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