Program Manager Reactor Conversion

CNS•Oak Ridge, TN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be responsible for the United States High Performance Research Reactor (USHPRR) Program within the Nuclear Material Applications (NMA) portfolio at the Y-12 National Security Complex (NSC) and will serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and for the NNSA NA-231 customer with responsibility for scope and budget. Responsible for planning and executing programmatic work scope supporting the fabrication of research reactor fuels associated with the Reduced Enrichment Research and Test Reactors (RERTR) Program. Monitors and reports project performance against the defined work scope, budget, schedule and addresses planned recovery actions needed to overcome performance and schedule issues. Effectively communicates all planned changes to the performance baseline to CNS internal organizations, external CNS customers and adjusts internal plans accordingly. Establishes and leads integrated multi-discipline project teams within all affected CNS organizations to manage the execution of the defined work scope and develop solutions to complex problems or other technical issues that affect deliverables. Prepares technical documents, status reports, project/program presentations, and participate in technical/quality reviews. Recommends various technology options or approaches for system, processes, facility or program improvements in terms of safety, performance, efficiency or costs. Directs and manages all phases of the USHPRR program while supporting additional program areas related to nuclear fuel cycle materials, as needed. The incumbent will also be required to develop proposals for future work from NNSA or other external customers. Domestic as well as foreign travel is required, as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
Master's degree: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status.
The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
This position may be categorized as a “designated position” identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation.
As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter.
U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants.
All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree: Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in nuclear operations or nuclear fuel cycle facilities.
Master’s degree: Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience in nuclear operations or nuclear fuel cycle facilities.
PhD: No Experience
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills and the ability to interact, present and communicate with CNS Senior Management, NNSA, and other government customers on a regular basis.
Successful experience in leadership of staff work is required.
Program/project management or organizational management experience to effectively manage programs as it relates to fiscal responsibility, quality, and schedule compliance.
Thorough knowledge of NNSA and CNS processes, policies and procedures; knowledge of functional organization interactions, processes and systems; and knowledge of financial/budgeting processes and systems.
Knowledge of NNSA Nuclear Nonproliferation customers and programs and/or experience at one of the NA-20 NNSA HQ Program Offices in Washington, D.C.
Experience in Department of Energy (DOE) or Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) special nuclear material handling facilities, especially facilities which handle and characterize research reactor fuels.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and for the NNSA NA-231 customer with responsibility for scope and budget.
Plan and execute programmatic work scope supporting the fabrication of research reactor fuels associated with the Reduced Enrichment Research and Test Reactors (RERTR) Program.
Monitor and report project performance against the defined work scope, budget, schedule and address planned recovery actions needed to overcome performance and schedule issues.
Effectively communicate all planned changes to the performance baseline to CNS internal organizations, external CNS customers and adjust internal plans accordingly.
Establish and lead integrated multi-discipline project teams within all affected CNS organizations to manage the execution of the defined work scope and develop solutions to complex problems or other technical issues that affect deliverables.
Prepare technical documents, status reports, project/program presentations, and participate in technical/quality reviews.
Recommend various technology options or approaches for system, processes, facility or program improvements in terms of safety, performance, efficiency or costs.
Direct and manage all phases of the USHPRR program while supporting additional program areas related to nuclear fuel cycle materials, as needed.
Develop proposals for future work from NNSA or other external customers.