Program Development Lead

Longenecker & Associates•Aiken, SC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, seeks a motivated Program Development Lead to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Savannah River National Lab in Aiken, SC. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family. This position will support strategy, capability integrator, and a program development leader for establishing and growing R&D programs in support of National and Homeland Security Directorate, with a specific focus on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) threats. The CBRN portfolio may include DHS CWMD, DHS S&T, DTRA, USSOCOM, DOE NNSA, EPA and the NGB CBRN Enterprise (CRE). Manages and directs the daily tasks required to perform ongoing support of design, construction, startup and/or operations/ maintenance activities of complex high technology systems or projects. Renders expert opinions on engineering and technical issues, provides recommendations to project design and construction teams in specific areas of expertise. Provides independent reviews and assessments in areas of specialized expertise and provides guidance to project teams in delivering results on projects of complex, high- technology nature. Interfaces with management personnel and customer representatives. Develops and enforces work standards, assigns schedules, reviews work quality, communicates goals, objectives, and policies of the organization to subordinates. Provides leadership for the project team, coordinates with the functional organizations, and supervises senior personnel within the project organization.

Requirements

Masters degree in Engineering, Science or Business Management.
Ten (10 years) of directly applicable experience in specialized technical field and is acknowledged as an expert in the specific area in question.
Equivalent years of education and experience can be considered.
Prior experience within DOE/NNSA.
Prior experience as a Program Leader/Manager.
Prior experience in training.
Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.
Ability to work in a diverse work environment.
Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening in accordance with Federal requirements.
Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.

Nice To Haves

Active Q is highly preferred.
Prior experience within National Laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

Manages and directs the daily tasks required to perform ongoing support of design, construction, startup and/or operations/ maintenance activities of complex high technology systems or projects.
Renders expert opinions on engineering and technical issues, provides recommendations to project design and construction teams in specific areas of expertise.
Provides independent reviews and assessments in areas of specialized expertise and provides guidance to project teams in delivering results on projects of complex, high- technology nature.
Interfaces with management personnel and customer representatives.
Develops and enforces work standards, assigns schedules, reviews work quality, communicates goals, objectives, and policies of the organization to subordinates.
Provides leadership for the project team, coordinates with the functional organizations, and supervises senior personnel within the project organization.