Nuclear Safety Functional Area Manager- Active Security Clearance Required

LLNL•Livermore, CA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking a Nuclear Safety Manager to lead its Nuclear Safety Functional Area (NSFA). The role provides day-to-day leadership and management for the organizations, disciplines, and personnel in the NSFA, including the Nuclear Criticality Safety Division, Safety Basis Division, startup and restart of nuclear operations (readiness), and nuclear material storage. The manager provides strategic vision and technical oversight to meet customer and stakeholder objectives and ensures nuclear safety practices are effective, efficient, and compliant in support of safe nuclear operations. The position is part of the Environment, Safety and Health (ESH) Directorate within the Operations & Business Principal Associate Directorate, and serves on the ESH Directorate management team. The manager leads more than 30 employees and oversees strategic planning, resources, workforce development, performance and salary management, recruiting, and succession planning. The position works with internal and external stakeholders, including DOE organizations and the Defense Nuclear Facility Safety Board, and advises Laboratory leadership on nuclear safety matters. One day of telecommuting is available after the probationary period.

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 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, including determining applicability and operational impact and proposing solutions to implementation issues.
Extensive experience building trusted working relationships with demanding customers and leading staff to high standards of customer service.
Experience collaborating on senior management teams to develop organizational strategy, objectives, measures, and goals.
Strong situational awareness, problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills to independently advise, recommend, and resolve complex problems affecting a large organization.
Significant experience managing and supervising organizational 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.
Ability to interact positively and collaboratively, exercise discretion and tact, and build consensus among people with 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 to improve organizational capability and technical excellence.
Experience collaborating with university partners to attract and develop future candidates for NSFA and ESH Directorate careers.

Responsibilities

Serve as a member of the ESH management team and develop organizational strategies and priorities.
Manage resource investments and develop programs to sustain core competencies and improve nuclear safety compliance and monitoring capabilities.
Provide leadership, direction, technical oversight, and personnel administration for NSFA staff of more than 30 employees.
Oversee delivery of innovative, cost-effective, schedule-driven, compliant, and reliable nuclear safety practices.
Engage customers and stakeholders to integrate work, build trusted partnerships, support mission execution, and improve safety performance.
Apply knowledge of 10 CFR 830 and related DOE Orders and Standards to liaise with the DOE Livermore Field Office and resolve 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 issues.
Coordinate across organizational boundaries to gain concurrence on complex issues affecting Laboratory nuclear activities and facilities.
Develop and maintain data-driven NSFA performance measures that inform Laboratory decision makers and reflect the health of the organization.
Oversee performance management, salary management, hiring, recruiting, employee career development, and organizational succession management.
Attract high-quality staff and foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment.
Collaborate and benchmark with other DOE sites and international collaborators to share practices and promote continuous improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.