William Stern, MBA, Cig, Qial, Cfe, Cpp, Cism
About William Stern, MBA, Cig, Qial, Cfe, Cpp, Cism
William Stern, MBA, serves as the Head of the Office of Laboratory Oversight at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He has a distinguished career, including two decades at the FBI, where he received the Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service.
Current Role at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
William Stern serves as the Head of the Office of Laboratory Oversight at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He has held this position since 2021, overseeing critical operations in Livermore, California. His responsibilities include ensuring compliance with ethical standards and maintaining mission integrity within the laboratory's various programs.
Experience at the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Stern worked at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for 20 years, from 1999 to 2019. His roles included Special Agent and Legal Attaché in various locations such as Honolulu, San Francisco, Washington, Palm Beach, London, Las Vegas, and The Hague. He managed investigative and administrative programs internationally, focusing on public corruption, complex financial crimes, and national security matters.
Education and Academic Background
William Stern has a strong academic background. He studied at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics in 1993. He later attended the University of Southern California, achieving a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Accounting and Information Systems in 1995. Additionally, he completed the Senior Executive's Program at Harvard Kennedy School, focusing on National and International Security and Leadership in 2015 and 2023.
Previous Roles and Responsibilities
Before his current position, Stern served as the Inspector General for the Los Angeles Unified School District from 2019 to 2021. He was responsible for oversight as Chief Audit Executive and Head of Investigations. Prior to that, he worked at the Internal Revenue Service as a Revenue Agent and Senior Auditor from 1991 to 1999, gaining experience in financial oversight and auditing.
Awards and Recognitions
During his tenure at the FBI, William Stern received the Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service. This recognition highlights his contributions and effectiveness in managing complex investigations and programs related to public safety and national security.