THIS POSITION IS SHORT TERM, MAX 1000 HOURS IN A CALENDAR YEAR
North Wind Services is actively seeking individuals who can contribute to national security within the science, technology, and engineering fields as part of our supplemental labor team at vital federal research and development installations supporting the Department of Energy. NWS has an established history of contributing to the success of their customer's mission. Available employment opportunities may range from administrative and logistical support to advanced technical positions.
Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy.
Successful candidates will be employees of NWS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance the missions of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA. Though employed by NWS, the employee will take day-to-day direction from technical personnel employed directly by the research laboratories. Pay, benefits, Human Resource, and Employment Management functions are provided by NWS.
The Weapon Complex Integration Directorate has an opening in the IT Program Department for an Administrator. The successful candidate will be a key member of the program's management team and will work independently to plan, execute, and/or provide oversight to a variety of workforce, operational and organizational requirements and activities.
Essential Duties:
-Provide a high level of executive support to the IT Manager and other members of the management team.
-Using comprehensive knowledge of functional area and general knowledge of related areas, assesses, applies, implements, and approves business, operational, and/or organizational requirements, practices, and deliverables.
-Prepare and review a variety of reports and documentation for adherence to policy, to ensure consistency, and advise management.
-Research and analyze business, operational, and/or organizational issues and problems; prepare reports for management's use and decision making.
-Prepare and coordinate responses to requests from organizations internal and external to the Laboratory.
-Manage office space and building projects for the IT Group.
-Develop and implement plans to promote culture, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
-Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
-Provide high-level facilitation and collaboration with the IT Program and WCI senior management to achieve long-range goals, serving as a member of the management team and participating in all aspects of workforce planning, business operational issues, and strategic planning activities.
-Establish metrics, reviews, coordinates, and contributes to the definition of budget, project, and program reporting requirements.
-Understanding of principles of personnel administration, policies and procedures, and state and federal laws. Knowledge and understanding of HR compliance requirements for personnel administration (FLSA, ADA, EEO, etc.).
-Experience working on organizational projects and experience researching, interpreting, and applying related policies and procedures.
-Experience interacting with all levels of personnel exercising a high degree of discretion, mature judgment, and tact in handling issues of a sensitive nature and demonstrated effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills necessary to effectively explain, present, direct, and influence others.
-Working knowledge of automated business tools/techniques and expert use of MS Office applications and experience developing complex reports for use in management decision making.
-Advanced problem solving, analytical and organizational skills with the ability to anticipate, identify and resolve complex issues in a rapidly changing environment.
-Demonstrated leadership and commitment to diversity and fostering an inclusive and equitable organization.
Desired Skills, Abilities
-Experience leading and supervising business, operational and/or organizational activities; participating in a variety of organizational projects and researching, interpreting, implementing, and applying a wide variety of policies, procedures, and guidelines.
-Experience overseeing internal and external audits, assessments, action items, or high-level inquiries.
-Associate degree in a business-related field, or equivalent combination of significant experience and education in a business, operational and/or organizational area.
Special Requirements
Pre-Placement Medical Exam: A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.
Pre-employment drug test: External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to pass a post offer, pre-employment drug test.
Anticipated Clearance Level: Q (position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold multiple citizenships (U.S. and another country), you may be required to renounce your non-U.S. citizenship before a DOE L or Q clearance will be processed/granted.
North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave, and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline 1-208-528-8714 for assistance.
North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.