Microreactor and Advanced Reactor Logistics Advisor

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory•UNAVAILABLE, UNAVAILABLE

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them! At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs. Our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget. Our Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Earth and Biological Sciences, Physical and Computational Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus. The Energy and Environment Directorate delivers science and technology solutions for the nation’s biggest energy and environmental challenges. Our more than 1,700 staff support the Department of Energy (DOE), delivering on key DOE mission areas including: modernizing our nation’s power grid to maintain a reliable, affordable, secure, and resilient electricity delivery infrastructure; research, development, validation, and effective utilization of renewable energy and efficiency technologies that improve the affordability, reliability, resiliency, and security of the American energy system; and resolving complex issues in nuclear science, energy, and environmental management. The Nuclear Sciences Division, part of the Energy and Environment Directorate, delivers science and technology innovations for the environment, energy, and national security. At a time when complex challenges are emerging on many fronts, we address some of the most challenging national and international nuclear issues. This includes providing technological solutions that protect the public health and safety around nuclear facilities, developing durable new materials for extreme nuclear environments, innovating new nuclear processes for the safety and security of the nation, and delivering new approaches for accelerating environmental cleanup of nuclear sites. The division’s capabilities and efforts are focused on environmental management of nuclear sites, nuclear regulatory processes, national nuclear security, and advancing nuclear energy.

Requirements

BS/BA and 13 years of relevant experience -OR- MS/MA or higher and 11 years of relevant experience
Strong understanding of microreactor and advanced reactor national and international policies and regulatory frameworks.
Demonstrated program and project leadership experience in the areas of microreactor and advanced reactor development, siting, deployment, and management.
Demonstrated experience working with DoW, DOE, DHS, and private industry.
Proven ability to create and execute national level strategy, identify and interact with key stakeholders, prepare program proposals, and generate future R&D or mission application directions.
Excellent interpersonal, written and oral skills; the ability to effectively lead interdisciplinary teams, and a strong orientation toward advancing state-of-the-art technical capabilities.
Ability to obtain a security clearance.
U.S. Citizenship
Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B.
Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the applicant selected for hire is subject to pre-employment drug testing, and post-employment random drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP).
Note: Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.S. Department of Energy if non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for 12 months cannot be demonstrated.
The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing for illegal drugs, including marijuana, consistent with the Controlled Substances Act and the PNNL Workplace Substance Abuse Program.
New employees must successfully complete the applicable tier of federal background investigation post hire and receive a favorable federal adjudication.
All tiers of investigation include a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last 1 to 7 years (depending on the applicable tier of investigation).
Illegal drug activities include marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.
If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO) Federal risk determination to maintain employment.
Mandatory Requirements: The Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle.

Responsibilities

Manage PNNL’s portfolio of microreactor and advanced reactor related projects.
Understand national trends, regulations, policies, and technical issues related to microreactor and advanced reactor siting, licensing, transportation, used nuclear fuel management, and decommissioning.
Work with senior leaders from across the organization to deliver successful outcomes tailored to PNNL and sponsor needs.
Work with senior PNNL leaders to develop programmatic strategies, using existing PNNL capabilities and partnerships with other national laboratories and industry, to meet Department of War (DoW), Department of Energy (DOE), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) objectives related to the development of microreactors and advanced reactors.
Support PNNL’s work with DoW/OECIF in advancing the development, siting, deployment, redeployment, and decommissioning of microreactors and advanced reactors.
Support PNNL’s work with the Army in the development of regulations and policy for microreactors on DoW installations.
Support the DOE NE Microreactor Program (MRP) National Technical Director (NTD) in the management of the DOE NE Microreactor Program including leading and developing all internal and external reporting of performance while collaborating activities integrated across multiple synergistic DOE Laboratory projects.
Support the MRP NTD and Microreactor Applications Research Validation and Evaluation (MARVEL) project including but not limited to MRP, TREAT, and MFC.
Support the MRP NTD and MARVEL technical lead with technical comprehension of engineering, procurement, quality, and industry processes including their interfaces and interdependencies while managing project management teams.
Enhance future demonstration planning with coordination between MARVEL technical lead, other laboratories, industry partners, government agencies, and independent sponsors.
Create and implement strategies coordinated with sector and division plans that will enable PNNL to deliver cutting-edge solutions to DoW, DOE, NNSA, and NRC objectives in partnership with industry and other national laboratories focused in the areas of microreactor and advanced reactor development, siting, deployment, redeployment, and decommissioning.
Develop and grow relationships with other DOE labs, research institutions, and industry to collaborate on large-scale projects of national importance.
Identify, attract, mentor and guide junior to senior level staff to develop their technical and strategic leadership competencies.