Nuclear Safety Functional Area Manager- Active Security Clearance Required

LLNL•Livermore, CA

13d•$282,210 - $359,700•Hybrid

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is hiring a Nuclear Safety Manager to lead its Nuclear Safety Functional Area (NSFA). The position provides day-to-day management and leadership for the NSFA organizations, disciplines, and personnel, including the Nuclear Criticality Safety Division, Safety Basis Division, nuclear operations startup and restart readiness, and nuclear material storage. The manager provides strategic vision and technical oversight to meet customer and stakeholder needs and serves on the Environment, Safety and Health (ESH) Directorate management team. The role is within the ESH Directorate in the Operations & Business Principal Associate Directorate and is eligible for one day of telecommuting after the probationary period. The manager leads a staff of more than 30 and oversees the effective, efficient, and compliant delivery of nuclear safety practices that enable safe nuclear operations. The position calls for expert understanding of nuclear safety regulations and DOE requirements, engagement with internal and external stakeholders, and counsel to Directorate and Laboratory senior management. It also oversees staffing, performance, salary management, recruiting, career development, and succession planning. This is a career indefinite position open to Laboratory employees and external candidates. An active DOE Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency is required at the time of hire. External candidates selected for the position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. Work in Limited Areas may restrict possession of personal or Laboratory mobile and wireless devices, depending on job duties.

Requirements

Active DOE Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.
Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and extensive related experience.
Extensive experience leading and/or managing a Nuclear Safety program at a large company or national laboratory, including strategic planning, workforce planning, budget management, organizational dynamics, and establishing strategic and operational goals.
Expert knowledge of and extensive experience interpreting and evaluating nuclear facility regulations, policies, procedures, and practices; ability to determine their applicability and operational impact and evaluate and propose solutions to implementation issues.
Extensive experience building strong relationships and trust with a demanding customer base, leading staff to high customer-service standards, and commitment to customer service.
Experience collaborating on senior management teams to develop organizational strategy, objectives, measures, and goals.
Expert situational awareness, problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills to independently advise, recommend, and resolve complex problems affecting a large organization.
Significant experience in performance management and supervision of staff and managers, including performance issues, career development, annual appraisals, and salary management; ability to motivate and inspire diverse personnel.
Expert communication, facilitation, collaboration, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills to explain, direct, present, advise, negotiate, and influence all levels of internal and external management.
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate positively, exercise discretion and tact, and build consensus amid strongly conflicting ideas and goals.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Nuclear Engineering or a related field, or Licensed Professional Engineer.
Experience drafting and submitting proposals and leveraging opportunities for innovative research and development that improve organizational capability and technical excellence.
Experience collaborating with university partners to attract and develop future candidates for LLNL career opportunities in the NSFA and ESH Directorate.

Responsibilities

Develop high-level organizational strategies and priorities as a member of the ESH management team; manage resource investments and develop programs that sustain core competencies and improve nuclear safety compliance and monitoring capabilities.
Provide leadership, direction, technical oversight, and personnel administration to NSFA staff of more than 30, ensuring delivery of innovative, cost-effective, schedule-driven, compliant, and reliable nuclear safety practices.
Engage NSFA customers and stakeholders to support integration, teaming, mission execution, and improved safety performance.
Liaise with the DOE Livermore Field Office on regulatory interpretation and resolve unusual, complex, or sensitive technical issues.
Interface with DOE Headquarters, the Defense Nuclear Facility Safety Board, and other external agencies on nuclear safety matters.
Advise Directorate and Laboratory senior management on nuclear safety and build agreement on complex issues affecting Laboratory nuclear activities and facilities.
Develop and maintain data-driven NSFA performance measures that inform Laboratory decision makers and reflect NSFA's organizational health.
Oversee performance management, salary management, hiring, recruiting, employee career development, and organizational succession management.
Foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and attract high-quality staff.
Collaborate and benchmark with other DOE sites and international collaborators to share practices and drive continuous improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.