CareerPlan

Forensic Science Center Director - Active Security Clearance Required

Livermore, CA, usFull-time$282k–$360k2026-10-20 → 2026-11-10
Citizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Provide overall management, strategic direction, and accountable execution of a portfolio of externally funded forensic science projects primarily for the Strategic Threat Analysis and Response (STAR) Directorate, supporting CBRNE mission needs.

Role type

Senior IC Director of Forensic Science Center

Builds

Externally funded forensic science projects and programs for the STAR Directorate and Intelligence Community

Domain

National Security / Forensic Science / CBRNE

Required skills

Strategic planning, programmatic development, budget management, resource allocation, team leadership, stakeholder engagement, risk management, technical expertise in WMD forensic science

Preferred skills

Experience with National Laboratories, federal Law Enforcement, Intelligence Community operations, field support activities

Technologies

None explicitly listed

Responsibilities

Lead formulation and execution of science and technology strategies, manage staff and organizational resources, develop and manage forensic science programs, oversee programmatic and operational execution of projects, establish and manage Center-level budgets, recruit and retain world-class scientists, represent FSC in discussions with senior leadership and sponsors

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC