Project Manager – Nuclear and Radiochemistry

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory•Richland, WA

10d•$140,200 - $228,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Nuclear Sciences Division, part of the Energy and Environment Directorate, delivers science and technology innovations for the environment, energy, and national security. At a time when complex challenges are emerging on many fronts, we address some of the most challenging national and international nuclear issues. This includes providing technological solutions that protect the public health and safety around nuclear facilities, developing durable new materials for extreme nuclear environments, innovating new nuclear processes for the safety and security of the nation, and delivering new approaches for accelerating environmental cleanup of nuclear sites. The division’s capabilities and efforts are focused on environmental management of nuclear sites, nuclear regulatory processes, national nuclear security, and advancing nuclear energy. The Nuclear Chemistry & Engineering (NCE) Group supports Hanford Site cleanup, river corridor protection, nuclear materials stewardship, non-proliferation missions, the nuclear fuel life cycle, national security missions, and energy production, and is engaged in expanding the beneficial use of nuclear materials and radionuclides. Through high-quality fundamental and applied science and strong academic collaborations, we are fostering a renewed focus on radiochemistry and irradiated materials research for providing solutions in nuclear nonproliferation, environmental cleanup and protection, advanced nuclear energy, and for use in medicine and industry. The NCE group is seeking a project manager to lead and optimize projects supporting research and development activities within PNNL, in particular for projects that involve nuclear, radiochemical, and radio materials R&D.

Requirements

BS/BA and 9+ years of relevant project management experience -OR- MS/MA or higher and 7+ years of relevant project management experience
U.S. Citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance
Ability to achieve Radiological Worker 2 qualification
Ability to access the Personnel Contamination Monitors (PCMs) when exiting Radiological Buffer Areas

Nice To Haves

PMP certification or demonstrated equivalent (knowledge competency criteria) encouraged
Depth of knowledge in Analytical Radiochemistry or radio emission spectroscopy
Preferred degree in Chemistry, Nuclear Engineering, Physics or closely related
Experience in alpha, beta, and gamma spectroscopy and count-room operations and management
Experience in conducting and/or reporting of analytical radiochemistry, and in analytical radiochemistry laboratory operations
Experience in conducting and/or reporting of quantitative instrumental analysis, such as ICP-OES, ICP-MS, IC, Carbon Analysis, Gas Mass Spectrometry, etc.
Knowledge of Standard Methods, ASME, Industrial Hygiene, EPA SW-846 RCRA Methods, and air chemistry methods
Experience working to HASQARD, Rev. 4, ASME-NQA-2008/2009 and addendum and ISO/IEC 17025:2005 or 2017 quality assurance programs
Project Management Professional Certification
Strong written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

Defining and communicating project objectives that are clear, useful and attainable
Assembling and managing project staff, equipment, instruments, and other project resources
Optimizing delivery of project results given the constraints of scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements
Project safety and regulatory compliance
Knowledge Competency: PMP certification or demonstrated equivalent (knowledge competency criteria) encouraged
Depth of knowledge in Analytical Radiochemistry or radio emission spectroscopy
Retains a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of project management principles and industry best practices
Expertise with PNNL project management systems, tools, and policies and provides leadership and direction to project teams
Promotes process improvement
Execution Competency: May manage projects independently. Does not require management oversight
Provides effective project leadership and direction for midsized projects that have increasing levels of complexity, including cross-directorate engagement, technical challenges, medium to high risk, and/or strategic business impact
Has the authority to manage changes in strategic direction, scope, schedule, and budget across projects
Has strong relationships with sponsor that positively positions PNNL in retaining business
Interacts with other laboratories, and other external stakeholders on project activities
Promotes business development opportunities, including leading proposal development
Organizational Leadership: Communicates with project team in planning and executing project work
Coordinates with project teams, project managers, Project Management Office, and Line Managers
Building networks within project and with other projects and Project Management Offices
Possesses solid problem-solving skills and ability to manage changes to challenges impacting the immediate internal team
Leads by example to motivate project staff
Mentors junior level staff
Manage and optimize a matrixed, cross-divisional infrastructure of technical and administrative functions required to support sample analysis and reporting, quality control, billing, and delivery on time and budget (if serving as ASO Lead)