Los Alamos National Laboratory is a technology company focusing on national security, energy solutions, and global security concerns. Established in 1943 with the goal to enhance national safety, the institution is operated by Los Alamos National Security, LLC, a team consisting of Bechtel National, the University of California, The Babcock & Wilcox Company, and the Washington Division of URS for the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration. Their primary goals include ensuring the reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile and developing technologies to combat threats from weapons of mass destruction.
Based in New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory employs over 10,000 professionals, led by CEO Victor Gavron. The company stands out for its diversity in gender and ethnicity among employees while maintaining a strong Democratic Party presence. With an annual revenue of $15.5 million, Los Alamos National Laboratory is an industry leader in technology and research. The average employee earns an annual salary of $80,211, making it competitive among its peers such as Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and Jefferson Lab.
