DNFSB Interface Analyst - Level III

ATTAINX INC•Richland, WA

2d•$105,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AttainX is seeking a professional candidate for DNFSB support services to support DOE HFO and the Assistant Manager for Safety and Quality (AMSQ) in the Nuclear Safety Division (NSD). This role involves facilitating interactions and coordinating among various DOE entities and oversight stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate documentation of deliverables and follow-up actions. The analyst will monitor oversight activities, advise on significant issues, and act as a point of contact for external oversight bodies. Responsibilities include supporting the development and improvement of management plans and processes, coordinating responses to recommendations and corrective actions, and managing communications with oversight stakeholders. The position also involves supporting site visits, audits, and assessments, reviewing contractor materials, and attending relevant meetings. The analyst will track commitments and action items, develop metrics, and prepare status reports. The role requires applying sound judgment and maintaining professionalism in all interactions.

Requirements

9 years of directly applicable experience in applying relevant theories, principles and practices to tasks, problems and issues
Working-level knowledge of interfacing with Hanford stakeholders, coordinating Hanford Site visits and tracking and reporting interactions and requests
Working-level knowledge of HFO mission, activities and priorities
Skilled in problem identification and resolution
Demonstrated familiarity or relevant experience or ability to perform under Hanford or other government agency procedures
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Knowledge of Microsoft (MS) Word, PowerPoint and/or other MS Office tools
U.S. citizen
Must obtain and maintain Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance

Nice To Haves

Ability to successfully interface with DNFSB, DOE Headquarters (HQ) and other DOE oversight stakeholders to facilitate oversight of Hanford contractors and the HFO
Working-level knowledge of DOE Hanford processes and procedures
Working level knowledge of DOE's program management practices, policies and procedures
Excellent communication responsiveness and customer service skills

Responsibilities

Facilitate interactions and support coordination among HFO, DOE HQ and other DOE elements on matters involving DNFSB and other oversight stakeholders to ensure interactions, deliverables and follow-up actions are timely, accurate and properly documented.
Monitor oversight-related activities and advise NSD of significant issues, emerging concerns, potential sensitivities and matters that may affect HFO programs, commitments or stakeholder interests.
Support NSD in its role as HFO's point of contact (POC) with DNFSB, DOE HQ and other DOE oversight stakeholders, including resident inspectors, site representatives and visiting staff.
Support the development, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of plans, processes, tracking tools and procedures used to manage HFO's interface with DNFSB, DOE HQ and other DOE oversight stakeholders.
Support management in the development, coordination, tracking and implementation of responses to recommendations, commitments, corrective actions and other actions resulting from oversight activities.
Coordinate, track and facilitate timely and complete responses to inquiries, information requests, document requests and other communications from DNFSB, DOE HQ and other DOE oversight stakeholders.
Review and coordinate report submittals, document reviews, comment resolution, concurrences, meeting packages, correspondence and related materials to ensure items provided to DNFSB, DOE HQ and other DOE oversight stakeholders are accurate, thorough, properly routed and completed in a timely manner.
Review and coordinate the review of documents and publications intended for transmittal to DNFSB, DOE HQ and other DOE oversight stakeholders to ensure appropriateness, completeness, consistency and alignment with HFO expectations.
Support site visits by preparing agendas, coordinating meetings, preparing correspondence, organizing orientation briefings and tours, maintaining records and coordinating required site-specific training, access, badging, transportation and dosimetry.
Provide support for audits, assessments, reviews, evaluations and other related oversight activities involving HFO, including planning, scheduling and coordinating entrance meetings, exit meetings and briefings to ensure appropriate participation, readiness and logistical support.
Review contractor presentations, briefings and related materials and provide feedback to NSD regarding adequacy, completeness and responsiveness to identified issues, concerns or requests.
Attend DNFSB, DOE HQ and other oversight-related reviews, meetings, briefings and other related meetings in support of NSD's interface responsibilities.
Identify, document and track commitments and action items arising from meetings, briefings, reviews, assessments, audits and site visits and support HFO in monitoring those actions through satisfactory completion.
Develop, maintain and report metrics related to HFO responsiveness to DNFSB, DOE HQ and other DOE oversight stakeholder requests, including timeliness, workload status and resource impacts.
Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and ad hoc status reports summarizing DNFSB, DOE HQ and other DOE oversight stakeholder interactions, requests, commitments, action items and overall status for HFO management.
Provide responsive support for emerging issues, special assignments and time-sensitive activities involving DNFSB, DOE HQ and other DOE oversight stakeholders as requested by HFO.
Apply sound judgment, initiative and resourcefulness within established policies, procedures and guidance to resolve coordination issues, identify needed follow-up actions and support successful execution of oversight interface activities.
Provide clear, professionally written and verbal communication in all interactions with HFO, DNFSB, DOE HQ, contractors and other DOE oversight stakeholders.
Maintain a high standard of professionalism in all interactions with DNFSB, Environmental Management (EM), DOE HQ, HFO personnel, contractors and other stakeholders and engage in a clear, respectful, responsive and collaborative manner that supports effective coordination and working relationships.