Performance Test Coordinator

We have an opening for a Performance Test Coordinator. You will provide oversight of all performance testing activities and be responsible for identifying and documenting performance test standards related to the security protection strategies. This position is with the Assurance Management Office within the Security Organization (SO).

You Will

• Provide oversight of all physical security systems performance testing activities and maintain compliance with all applicable DOE orders manuals and internal documents.
• Identify and document performance standards and thresholds for relevant security elements.
• Assist with planning scheduling and conducting performance tests as a member of the planning committee.  
• Prepare written reports by analyzing compiling data make recommendations and collaborate on solutions associated with self-assessments effectiveness reviews and performance tests. Recommend corrective actions based on findings on performance testing; initiate and implement corrective actions for a security discipline(s).
• Responsible for ensuring effective implementation of performance testing program documenting observations and issues identified in a comprehensive report.
• Chair the Performance Testing Working Group responsible for implementing scheduling and developing test objectives and criteria; analyze performance test results to identify attributes that could be changed to improve performance.
• Author the quarterly Performance Analysis Report which describes the effectiveness of the testing; interact with management staff to ensure seamless data/report delivery and problem resolution.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelors degree in a security discipline business or project management or equivalent combination of education/training and related experience.
• Complete knowledge understanding and experience applying organization practices/policies and security principles advanced regulatory requirements techniques standards processes concepts practices and systems for more than one area within a security discipline.
• Experience conducting self-assessments and interpreting audit requirements for multiple areas within a security discipline.
• Experience applying organization requirements and regulations governing multiple areas within a security discipline for participating in the development and implementation of security procedures and assessing impacts on short and long-term organization goals.
• Experience working independently developing solutions corrective actions policies and procedures for a variety of security disciplines.
• Possess advanced judgment and critical thinking to understand and evaluate systems and components performance test effectiveness.
• Advanced effective verbal and written communication skills sufficient to direct present and coordinate with all levels of management and staff internal and external to the Laboratory.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications We Desire

• Knowledge of DOE Order 470.4B Safeguards and Security Program DOE Order 470.3C Design Basis Threat DOE Order 473.1A Physical Protection program DOE Order 473.2A Protective Force Operations.

Pay Range: $114900 - $140712 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