Fission Program Manager
About The Position
The Fission Program Manager creates and directs research program management for the ORNL nuclear fission portfolio. Develops strategy and establishes processes to ensure effective project execution and governance. Responsible for advancing ORNL’s aspirations to be a national leader and key resource in US plans for accelerating fission energy development. These aspirations are founded on world-class technical capabilities in reactor design, modeling and simulation, licensing methodolgies, fuel fabricaiton and characterizaiton, test irradiation design, post irradiation examination, used fuel transportation and fuel processing.
Requirements
- Advanced degree in Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or related field of study and 12+ years of relevant experience.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience at a scientific organization, national laboratory or other research institution.
- Project management experience, particularly in terms of defining deliverables, managing conflicting schedules and requirements, and setting and meeting deadlines.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory.
- Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs.
Responsibilities
- Partner with scientists and engineers across ORNL and other DOE laboratories to demonstrate advancements in Fission in science and engineering applications.
- Engage with laboratory senior leadership to develop strategic objectives and priorities for Fission research.
- Interact regularly with sponsor to describe ORNL program capabilities, activities, highlighs, and relevant initiatives including laboratory directed resesearch and development (LDRD); to understand their needs, concerns, and directions; and to improve alignment between ORNL and sponsor.
- Serve as primary point of contact for industry / external partner engagement and strategic project development
- Coordinate proposal preparation and submission proces for renewals and new projects in program and organize high-quality submissions.
- Consolidate information and analyzes organization to identify areas for improvement.
- Stimulate opportunities and new lab initiatives consistent with program strategy.
- Approve project plans and ensures governance throughout the research lifecycle.
- Collaborate with multiple departments and counsels staff to foster cross-functional partnerships.
- Communicate direction to stakeholders and facilitates risk assessments.
- Communicate strategy as well as current and upcoming program opportunities to relevant line managers and staff.
- Deliver progress updates and follows up on key initiatives.
- Contribute to the recruitment, succession, and retention of key staff critical for the program. development of workforce.
- Support coordination of partnerships and proposal coordination.
- Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service.
Benefits
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Contributory Pension Plan
- Life Insurance
- Disability Benefits
- Generous Vacation and Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Educational Assistance
- Relocation Assistance
- Employee Discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
