Enterprise Risk Manager

Livermore, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This position is responsible for managing the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program (a single cross-functional program) that spans and influences all Safeguards & Security (S&S) topical areas to define implement and enabled a unified risk-informed security posture across all S&S functions ensuring that the organization proactively identifies prioritizes and mitigates risks resulting in the best possible resource allocation enhanced mission assurance regulatory compliance and sustained stakeholder confidence in the Laboratorys ability to protect critical assets and operations. This position reports to the Deputy Director for the Security Organization.

Manage the ERM program for S&S ensuring integration of reputational strategic and operational risk management practices across all topical areas in alignment with the NNSA DNS ERM Plan.

Serve as the focal point for ERM compliance developing and maintaining program documentation risk registers and local ERM policies and procedures.
Collaborate with peer managers (Risk Assurance MC&A Protective Force Physical Security etc.) to ensure consistent risk treatment adversary assumptions and protection strategies throughout the S&S organization.
Integrate risk data and performance metrics (KPIs KRIs assurance activities incident trends) into a centralized S&S risk profile and dashboard to support risk-based oversight and decision-making.
Facilitate risk prioritization and resource allocation discussions providing S&S leadership with clear data-driven insight into risk posture vulnerabilities and mitigation priorities.
Monitor and report on ERM program execution risk mitigation progress and continuous improvement actions; prepare briefings and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
Represent S&S in risk-related forums across the DOE/NNSA complex ensuring effective communication of risk posture and program status to Laboratory and external leadership.
May lead cross-functional project teams or working groups for ERM implementation coordinating efforts and resources across multiple S&S topical areas.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in Business Security Risk Assurance Management or a related field or the equivalent combination of education training and significant related experience.
Demonstrated management capability to establish operational objectives and work plans translate broad direction into actionable priorities and delegate and coordinate work across multiple stakeholders to meet schedules and program goals.
Demonstrated ability to develop implement and maintain program policies procedures and governance documentation in a regulated environment including interpreting higher-level requirements and assuring consistent implementation.
Demonstrated analytical skills to evaluate complex and diverse inputs (for example performance metrics trend data assurance results and operational information) identify key issues and risk drivers and produce clear decision-quality recommendations for senior leadership.
Demonstrated ability to build alignment across peer organizations using diplomacy negotiation and influence including facilitating discussions to reach agreement on priorities assumptions and treatment approaches in sensitive situations.
Demonstrated experience monitoring program performance and execution tracking actions and commitments and driving timely closure through follow-up escalation and continuous improvement.
Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills to prepare concise briefings reports and documentation and to effectively present to S&S leadership Laboratory management and external stakeholders.
Proficiency with standard business tools (for example Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint) and the ability to organize and manage multiple concurrent assignments with minimal direction.
Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications We Desire

Experience supporting or leading cross-functional initiatives involving risk assurance compliance or performance management preferably within security operational or mission environments.
Experience developing dashboards or management reporting (for example KPIs/KRIs trend analyses action tracking) to support risk-based oversight and resource prioritization.
Familiarity with DOE/NNSA sponsor interactions and representing an organization in complex-wide forums working groups or best-practice activities.
Knowledge of Safeguards & Security topical areas (for example physical security protective force MC&A assurance or risk functions) and how strategies and assumptions are translated into operations.

Pay Range

$202020 - $275424 Annually

This is the lowest to highest salary range in good faith we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employees 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 2026 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
Flexible Benefits Package
401(k)
Relocation Assistance
Education Reimbursement Program
Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
Our values - visit Clearance
This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet 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 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.
If 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.
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: 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.
California Privacy Notice
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job 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.

Remote Work :
No

Employment Type :
Full-time

Manage the ERM program for S&S ensuring integration of reputational strategic and operational risk management practices across all topical areas in alignment with the NNSA DNS ERM Plan.

Serve as the focal point for ERM compliance developing and maintaining program documentation risk registers and local ERM policies and procedures.
Collaborate with peer managers (Risk Assurance MC&A Protective Force Physical Security etc.) to ensure consistent risk treatment adversary assumptions and protection strategies throughout the S&S organization.
Integrate risk data and performance metrics (KPIs KRIs assurance activities incident trends) into a centralized S&S risk profile and dashboard to support risk-based oversight and decision-making.
Facilitate risk prioritization and resource allocation discussions providing S&S leadership with clear data-driven insight into risk posture vulnerabilities and mitigation priorities.
Monitor and report on ERM program execution risk mitigation progress and continuous improvement actions; prepare briefings and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
Represent S&S in risk-related forums across the DOE/NNSA complex ensuring effective communication of risk posture and program status to Laboratory and external leadership.
May lead cross-functional project teams or working groups for ERM implementation coordinating efforts and resources across multiple S&S topical areas.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in Business Security Risk Assurance Management or a related field or the equivalent combination of education training and significant related experience.
Demonstrated management capability to establish operational objectives and work plans translate broad direction into actionable priorities and delegate and coordinate work across multiple stakeholders to meet schedules and program goals.
Demonstrated ability to develop implement and maintain program policies procedures and governance documentation in a regulated environment including interpreting higher-level requirements and assuring consistent implementation.
Demonstrated analytical skills to evaluate complex and diverse inputs (for example performance metrics trend data assurance results and operational information) identify key issues and risk drivers and produce clear decision-quality recommendations for senior leadership.
Demonstrated ability to build alignment across peer organizations using diplomacy negotiation and influence including facilitating discussions to reach agreement on priorities assumptions and treatment approaches in sensitive situations.
Demonstrated experience monitoring program performance and execution tracking actions and commitments and driving timely closure through follow-up escalation and continuous improvement.
Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills to prepare concise briefings reports and documentation and to effectively present to S&S leadership Laboratory management and external stakeholders.
Proficiency with standard business tools (for example Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint) and the ability to organize and manage multiple concurrent assignments with minimal direction.
Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications We Desire

Experience supporting or leading cross-functional initiatives involving risk assurance compliance or performance management preferably within security operational or mission environments.
Experience developing dashboards or management reporting (for example KPIs/KRIs trend analyses action tracking) to support risk-based oversight and resource prioritization.
Familiarity with DOE/NNSA sponsor interactions and representing an organization in complex-wide forums working groups or best-practice activities.
Knowledge of Safeguards & Security topical areas (for example physical security protective force MC&A assurance or risk functions) and how strategies and assumptions are translated into operations.

Pay Range

$202020 - $275424 Annually

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 2026 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
Flexible Benefits Package
401(k)
Relocation Assistance
Education Reimbursement Program
Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
Our values - visit Clearance
This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet 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 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.
If 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.
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: 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.
California Privacy Notice
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job 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.

Remote Work :
No

Employment Type :
Full-time

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