Science and Technology Assessments Intelligence Analyst

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 have an opening for a Scientific and Technical Intelligence Analyst with a background in international studies, technology security, or political science. As a member of the Science and Technology Assessments (STA) Program, you will join an interdisciplinary team investigating topics critical to the national security interests of the United States. You will work with the Intelligence Community (IC) and produce written products and briefings that adhere to appropriate Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs). This position will be within the Strategic Threat Analysis and Response (STAR) Directorate's Z Program. 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 roleyou will Conduct well defined research on sensitive, politically significant national security topics of complexity, and maintain awareness of relevant current events and information in assigned areas under general direction. Identify analytic opportunities using relevant technologies. Provide responsee to well defined sponsor priorities, help develop proposals, and prepare intelligence assessments that adhere to intelligence community analytic standards. Present fundamental analytic findings as verbal briefings to sponsors and other stakeholders; may include domestic travel and possibly international travel. Contribute to the development of new program opportunities, including the definition and development of research proposals and interaction with potential sponsors and customers under general direction. Maintain required security in a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) environment for information. Perform other duties as assigned. Additional job responsibilities, at the SES.2 Level Represent the organization as a point of contact on multiple moderately complex to complex intelligence related tasks and large projects. Work effectively with competing priorities under limited direction. Contribute knowledge and fulfillment on broadly defined technologies related in support of sponsor and stakeholder needs and meet programmatic objectives. Develop and maintain inter-organizational and external relationships with colleagues across the intelligence community, participating regularly in community forums and working groups. Qualifications This position requires the ability to obtain a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance and (or active Top-Secret clearance) Also, you must have the ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. Bachelor's degree in political science, international relations, or a relevant scientific or engineering discipline, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience. Experience working with multidisciplinary teams to identify priorities, define problems, develop, and carry out analytical approaches, under general direction. Experience working effectively under deadlines, reasoning effectively under well-defined objectives and limited information. Coordinate workload under general direction on multiple projects simultaneously, while meeting deadlines and conflicting priorities. Proficient verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills necessary to effectively collaborate in an interdisciplinary team environment, author fundamental technical analyses, and present technical information to external sponsors and customers. Ability to travel domestically, including potential international travel, for sponsor and customer interaction. Additional qualifications, at the SES.2 Level Broad experience delivering high-quality, impactful, and moderately complex to complex analytic products. Broad experience working on multidisciplinary projects and teams for external programmatic sponsors to meet comprehensive deliverables. Experience authoring comprehensive papers and articles on politically significant national security topics related to science and technology (S&T). Demonstrated ability to lead a technically focused and policy relevant workshop or working group. Comprehensive verbal and written communication skills as appropriate to effectively present, explain, and advise senior management, external sponsors, and customers, including preparing and presenting proposals and reporting comprehensive results . Qualifications We Desire Master's degree in political science, international relations, space studies or a relevant scientific or engineering discipline, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience, with demonstrated ability to perform independent work at an advanced level. Fluency in Mandarin. Experience evaluating technical information from international sources, and/or foreign language skills relevant to scientific and technical literature. Experience in national security and policy analysis. Experience with programs and projects for national security mission applications and understanding of national security mission requirements and related issues. Pay Range

• 121,830 - $185,544 Annually
• 121,830 - $154,500 Annually at the SES.1 level
• 146,340 - $185,544 Annually at the SES.2 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-Onsite 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! FlexibleBenefits Package 401(k) Relocation Assistance Education Reimbursement Program Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs) Our values - visit 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 willinitiate 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. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings. How to identify fake job advertisements Please 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. To learn more about recruitment scams: 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 Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request. CaliforniaPrivacy Notice The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitlesjob applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory