Technical Training Manager

undefined ago • All levels • Teaching • $160,890 PA - $204,036 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

This role involves overseeing technical training and qualification programs for Strategic Deterrence (SD) operations at LLNL and the Nevada National Security Site. The manager will implement a training program using instructional systems design, incorporating various modalities like web-based, video, and OJT. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with LLNL contract requirements, DOE orders, and federal/state regulations. The position requires strong communication, leadership, and planning skills to manage a team of Training Specialists in designing, developing, and maintaining efficient training programs within the Strategic Deterrence Directorate. A hybrid schedule may be available.
Must have:
  • Modify and maintain non-nuclear training programs meeting LLNL contract requirements and industry standards.
  • Ensure nuclear training programs meet DOE Order 426.2A for NNSS nuclear facilities.
  • Establish and implement continuing education and training programs using a graded approach.
  • Manage and guide a team in developing and implementing training plans and procedures.
  • Coordinate training activities across organizational lines with colleagues and management.
  • Negotiate and implement corrective actions and evaluate their effectiveness.
  • Ensure organizational process changes are flowed down into training procedures.
  • Maintain training records in accordance with LLNL and DOE requirements.
Good to have:
  • Strong understanding of DOE Order 426.2 and related manuals governing facility training.
  • Experience working in high hazard facilities implementing safety management programs.
  • Strong knowledge of nuclear or high hazard facility operational requirements.
  • Strong understanding of DOE, LLNL, and ISM Work Control Practices.
Perks:
  • Included in 2025 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor
  • Flexible Benefits Package
  • 401(k)
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Education Reimbursement Program
  • Flexible schedules

Job Details

Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that values individuals, talents, partnerships, ideas, experiences, and different perspectives, recognizing their importance to the continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.

Pay Range

$160,890 - $204,036 Annually for the TSL.3 level

This is the lowest to highest salary in good faith 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.

Job Description

We have an opening for a Technical Training Manager to oversee the training and qualification programs supporting a subset of Strategic Deterrence (SD) operations and programmatic activities at LLNL and the Nevada National Security Site. You will directly support various SD facility management and programmatic teams, including the Joint Laboratory Operations Nevada (JLON), in implementing a training program that is systematically derived using instructional systems design processes. This position demands innovation in various training modalities (e.g., web-based, video, OJT, lecture, required reading) while simultaneously ensuring the training program meets LLNL contract requirements, DOE Order 426.2 and other federal and state regulations, and LLNL policies and procedures. You will leverage your technical experience, strong communication, leadership, and planning skills to budget for and lead a staff of Training Specialists in designing, developing, and maintaining an efficient and effective training program. This position is in the Strategic Deterrence Directorate.

This position may offer a hybrid schedule, which includes the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week, after a probationary period. The specifics of the hybrid schedule, including the exact number of days required in the office and virtual work options may vary based on the needs of the team and the organization.

In this role you will

  • Modify and maintain a non-nuclear training program and elements that meet LLNL contract requirements, DOE Directives, and industry standards for training program development.
  • Ensure a base nuclear training program meets the requirements of DOE Order 426.2A in support of LLNL employees working in NNSS nuclear facilities.
  • Utilize a graded approach to establish and implement continuing education and training programs that employ core training, refresher training, required reading, and other mechanisms to support organizational strategies and operations.
  • Manage, supervise and guide team in the development and implementation of plans, guidelines, procedures, and other mechanisms that establish, direct, administer, and evaluate the effectiveness of the training program.
  • Interact with colleagues, mid-level management, and customers on matters requiring training coordination across organizational lines.
  • Negotiate and implement corrective actions, improve strategies, and evaluate their effectiveness.
  • Ensure changing organizational processes and procedures are appropriately flowed down into applicable training procedures, programs, plans, and courses.
  • Maintain training records in accordance with LLNL and DOE requirements, including DOE Order 426.2A.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Technology, Science or Engineering, or other related degree, or an equivalent combination of education and significant related experience demonstrating a strong technical aptitude.
  • Advanced knowledge and significant experience providing technical training and curricula in a high-consequence environment across a diverse population to guide and direct the development and delivery of technical training.
  • Effective interpersonal, leadership, and/or team building skills necessary to direct staff, clarify issues, and resolve conflicts with tact, discretion, and good judgement.
  • Strong understanding and advanced knowledge of the use and implementation of web-based training (WBT), on-the job training (OJT), lecture, required reading, simulations, interactivity, media, and other training modalities in training program application.
  • Advanced application and development of technical training solutions, using adult learning theory principles, concepts and techniques using creativity and innovation to deliver and enhance skills to a dynamic workforce.
  • Advanced verbal communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills necessary to explain, present, direct, influence and coordinate training activities with senior managers, engineers, scientific and technical staff, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Ability to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications We Desire

  • Strong understanding of DOE Order 426.2, DOE Orders and manuals governing facility training, conduct of operations in DOE facilities, quality implementation programs, and facility safety.
  • Experience working in a high hazard facility directly implementing or supporting safety management programs (e.g., personnel training, conduct of operations, quality assurance, safety system maintenance, inadvertent criticality protection, emergency preparedness, fire protection, waste management or radiological protection of workers, the public, and the environment).
  • Strong knowledge of nuclear or high hazard facility operational requirements and skills to support those operations.
  • Strong understanding of DOE, LLNL, and/or ISM (Integrated Safety Management) Work Control Practices and demonstrated ability to implement or support work control administrative controls such as training.

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 2025 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 https://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values

Security 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.

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