Principal Technical Advisor

OUTSOURCE Consulting Services, Inc.•Aiken, SC

About The Position

The Principal Technical Advisor will support a client in Aiken, South Carolina, providing expert technical leadership and guidance on complex technical and programmatic issues. The role establishes cost-effective technical solutions to evolving requirements, defines and conducts technical investigations, and develops advanced methods and technologies to mitigate operational and programmatic deficiencies. Assignments are typically broad and program-oriented, may extend over several months or years, and can affect the organization’s future direction and operations. The advisor leads multidisciplinary teams on highly visible or business-sensitive projects, defines project scope and changing technical requirements, ensures adherence to technical policies, and consults with management and staff on corrective action plans. The role represents the organization in communications with internal and external customers, DOE-SR, DOE-HQ, oversight panels, boards, consultants, and other organizations. It also contributes to strategic goals and plans, special projects spanning organizational units, and program improvement initiatives. The position provides technical and operational input on authorization basis documents, technical reports, program-level procedures, training, and related support activities. Additional duties include providing Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) subject matter expertise to the SRPPF Project Team, including developing and reviewing CGD plans, advising on qualification decisions for applicable Safety Class/Safety Significant structures, systems, and components, and participating in project meetings. Safety is a primary responsibility; the advisor must complete safety training, follow safety rules, and stop work when conditions are unsafe. The role is scheduled Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Work schedules may include 5/8s, 4/10s, or 9/80s, with a work week of up to 40 hours excluding client holidays. Overtime may be expected at times to meet deliverables, at the Manager’s discretion. The selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance; an active clearance is not initially required. U.S. citizenship is required for this government contract.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a physical science or engineering field, such as chemistry, physics, biology, chemical engineering, nuclear engineering, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering.
15 to 20 years of experience, preferably in nuclear-related assignments and including direct operations management; an advanced degree may proportionally reduce the experience required.
Advanced knowledge and high proficiency in relevant technical subjects; typical areas include analytical chemistry, radiochemistry, nondestructive examination techniques, reactor physics, statistics, or plant operations.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required to perform this government contract.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree at the Master's or Ph.D./Doctorate level.
Knowledge of experimental design and project management.
For some assignments, a major in statistics, mathematics, or computer science with substantial practical experience.
Extensive hands-on experience with computers and various types of software, and knowledge of administrative systems.
Previous assignments in facility operations and maintenance, engineering, or business functions such as finance, operational or program/project planning and scheduling, information resources, or procurement operations.
Substantive management experience in these or related fields.

Responsibilities

Establish cost-effective technical solutions to issues arising from frequently changing requirements and define and conduct technical investigations as appropriate.
Develop advanced methods and technologies to mitigate programmatic and operational issues or deficiencies.
Provide expert technical guidance and leadership in resolving atypical, unusually complex issues affecting organizational roles or program operations.
Lead multidisciplinary teams on highly visible or business-sensitive project work involving complex problems and budget, schedule, or regulatory compliance issues.
Define the scope of new project work and changing technical program requirements, engaging consultants and outside experts as needed.
Ensure adherence to technical policies and guidelines and consult with management and staff on corrective action plans.
Represent the assigned organization and technical issues to internal and external customers, manage related correspondence, and interact with DOE-SR, DOE-HQ, other external organizations, and relevant oversight panels and boards.
Propose technical strategic goals and milestones, participate in strategic initiatives, and develop plans for new program areas and resolution of technical issues.
Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies and communicate advanced technical theories, principles, and concepts.
Manage special projects involving multiple divisions, departments, or other organizations.
Use initiative and delegated authority to draw on resources and expertise to solve complex organizational and programmatic problems within a team environment and with limited direction.
Contribute to programmatic improvement initiatives in support of mission goals.
Provide technical and operational input on authorization basis documents, technical reports, program-level procedures, training, and other support activities.
Complete safety training, follow safety rules, make safety integral to each task, and stop work when continuing would be unsafe.
Provide Commercial Grade Dedication subject matter expertise to the SRPPF Project Team, including CGD plan development and review, technical advice on SSC qualification decisions, and participation in project meetings.