Contractor Assurance Analyst

Savannah River National Laboratory • Aiken, SC

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About The Position

Savannah River National Laboratory is seeking an experienced Contractor Assurance Analyst to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement through implementation of Contractor Assurance System (CAS) principles and programs. The role interfaces frequently with CAS staff, researchers, managers, and Department of Energy staff. It supports contractor assurance programs throughout the laboratory, conducts and leads causal analyses and assessments, and provides training and guidance on Contractor Assurance topics. The position also supports fact-based, risk-informed decision-making and continuous learning.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree and 7–9 years of relevant experience; or a master's degree and 6–8 years; or a PhD and 5–7 years.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others.
• Customer-focused and detail-oriented.
• Demonstrated working experience in one or more CAS-related areas: formal causal analysis, self-assessment, enterprise risk, or issue and corrective action management.
• Practical understanding of and skill in quality improvement tools, including Plan-Do-Check-Act, process mapping, gap analysis, histograms, Pareto charts, brainstorming, and cause-and-effect charting.
• Working knowledge of computers, databases, word-processing software, and spreadsheet software.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is legally required.
• Must comply with all policies and standards.

Nice To Haves

• Three to five years of practical experience in nuclear operations and/or a research and development nuclear facility.

Responsibilities

• Work with organizations throughout the laboratory to facilitate detailed, department-specific annual reviews of assurance performance and support development of program enhancement plans.
• Perform and/or lead Issue Investigations, Apparent Cause Analyses (ACAs), Root Cause Analyses (RCAs), Common Cause Analyses (CCAs), and assessments.
• Provide training and guidance to teams and individuals on Contractor Assurance topics.
• Lead, organize, and coordinate meetings and projects involving scientific, engineering, operations, and business disciplines.
• Support investigation of facts and processes leading to abnormal events, categorize events, and develop conclusions that support continuous improvement.
• Drive operational excellence and discipline through fact-based, risk-informed decision-making and continuous learning.
• Use computer, database, word-processing, and spreadsheet tools to diagnose and resolve issues, evaluate historical performance and data, and develop reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time