Senior Technical Advisor

Consolidated Nuclear Security•Oak Ridge, TN

About The Position

The Senior Technical Advisor assists the Vice President of Mission Engineering in coordinating the daily integration of engineering support to the CNS Y-12 Mission. The role provides direct leadership of organizational activities, sets standards and performance expectations across organizations or programs, and provides strategic leadership and vision. The advisor is recognized as an internal and external engineering technical expert, providing cross-organizational expertise and authoritative decisions with significant impact on technical activities. The position applies mature technical judgment to anticipate and solve unprecedented technical problems, determine program objectives and requirements, and develop standards and guides. It implements company policies and recommends new policies, cultivates organizational input to plan resource needs, and coordinates with Engineering Senior Directors, Engineering Managers, and other stakeholders. The advisor participates in Mission Engineering personnel matters, including employee and leader development, and represents Mission Engineering and CNS with external stakeholders, YFO, and DNFSB through technical presentations and formal reports. The role also promotes a positive work environment and develops, mentors, and coaches others. The position is based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. A DOE Q clearance is required, though qualified candidates may be considered regardless of current clearance status, and the ability to obtain and maintain the clearance is required. The position may involve entry into Material Access Areas and participation in the Human Reliability Program, including successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a polygraph examination. Candidates accepting an offer must pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening, and background investigation. U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance applicants.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited institution or in one of the Physical Sciences, and a minimum of 20 years of relevant experience; or
Master's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited institution or in one of the Physical Sciences, and a minimum of 18 years of relevant experience; or
PhD in engineering from an ABET-accredited institution or in one of the Physical Sciences, and a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance.
Successful candidates must pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening, and background investigation.
U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance applicants.

Nice To Haves

Over 30 years of experience in Engineering or Nuclear Safety within the nuclear industry, including some time as a senior-level leader within the Nuclear Weapons Complex.
Proven ability to implement Integrated Safety Management principles and Conduct of Operations in ways that support successful mission completion.
Demonstrated commitment to and results in continuous improvement at the organizational process or functional level.

Responsibilities

Assist the Vice President of Mission Engineering in coordinating daily integration of engineering support to the CNS Y-12 Mission.
Lead organizational activities, including cross-functional activities directed toward common goals.
Set standards and performance expectations across organizations and programs, and provide strategic leadership or vision.
Provide recognized technical expertise and authoritative decisions affecting extensive technical activities.
Anticipate and solve unprecedented technical problems, determine program objectives and requirements, and develop standards and guides.
Implement company policies and recommend development of new policies.
Cultivate organizational input to anticipate and plan resource needs for current and future activities.
Coordinate with Engineering Senior Directors to address Mission Engineering objectives and interface with Engineering Managers to address resource needs.
Participate in Mission Engineering personnel matters, including employee and leader development.
Represent Mission Engineering and CNS with external stakeholders, YFO, and DNFSB through technical presentations and formal reports.
Promote a positive work environment and encourage individual involvement.
Share expertise for the good of the organization; develop, mentor, and coach others.