Cynthia Rivera
About Cynthia Rivera
Cynthia Rivera is the Principal Associate Director of Operations and Business at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where she has worked since 2021. She has over 28 years of leadership experience in various roles, including significant positions at Bechtel Corporation and National Aerospace Solutions, LLC.
Current Role at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Cynthia Rivera serves as the Principal Associate Director of Operations and Business at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the laboratory's operational efficiency and business strategies. Her role involves overseeing various operational functions and ensuring alignment with the laboratory's mission in Livermore, California.
Previous Experience at Bechtel Corporation
Cynthia Rivera has extensive experience with Bechtel Corporation, where she held multiple leadership roles. She served as Deputy General Manager for Bechtel Nevada from 1996 to 2006, followed by a position as Deputy Manager of Functions and Deputy CFO/Business Services at Bechtel National from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, she was a PVP at Bechtel Corporation from 2013 to 2021, accumulating a total of 18 years of service with the company.
Leadership at National Aerospace Solutions, LLC
From 2016 to 2018, Cynthia Rivera worked as the General Manager at National Aerospace Solutions, LLC, located in Arnold AFB, Tullahoma, TN. In this role, she managed operations and contributed to the company's objectives in aerospace solutions, further enhancing her leadership experience in the defense sector.
Educational Background and Certifications
Cynthia Rivera holds a Master of Science in Communication Studies from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She also possesses a certificate in business management from the same institution. Her educational background complements her extensive leadership experience in operations and business management.
Extensive Leadership Experience
Cynthia Rivera has over 28 years of leadership experience in Department of Energy and Department of Defense facilities. Her career includes significant roles in managing functional resources at Bechtel Power Company’s Vogtle Nuclear Power Plant Units 3 and 4 construction project, showcasing her expertise in large-scale project management and operational leadership.