Stockpile Programs Specialist

VetJobs•Oak Ridge, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role will bridge the gap between often complex technical requirements and program management. In addition to driving technical execution, managing risks, and supporting critical infrastructure integration, this position is designed as a strategic talent development opportunity. The Program Specialist will gain the foundational program management experience necessary to enable potential transition into a future Program Manager (PM) role, ensuring long-term leadership continuity for Programs Integration at Y-12. The primary objective of this position is to coordinate, oversee, and technically execute assigned program deliverables, manage assigned program-level technical interfaces, lead assigned risk management activities, and shadow the lead Program Manager to build broad-spectrum program management competencies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
OR Master's degree: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
OR PhD
OR Thirteen or more years of education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements for this posting.
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.
CNS is a drug-free workplace. 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 in a technical or business related discipline combined with at least 6 years of professional experience in a field related to program or project management
Project Management Institute (PMI) certification (i.e. PgMP, PMP, etc.)
Knowledge of DOE Order 413.3x
Experience with construction related projects
Demonstrated knowledge of applicable project management processes and control systems, including the earned value management system
Ability to identify and develop required resources to support task schedules
Working knowledge of analytical problem-solving techniques and project management software applications (Primavera preferred)

Responsibilities

Act as the primary technical point of contact for programmatic activities, ensuring engineering, manufacturing, and production objectives align with DSW POR milestones.
Manage technical aspects of smaller-scope programs, specific commodities, or production groups. Responsible for specific Product Realization Teams (PRTs) and coordination with engineering and/or system health teams.
Evaluate and translate technical issues, technical maturity, risks, and benefits to internal leadership, and external customers.
Serve as an active liaison, advocating for infrastructure requirements and coordinating the technical execution of approved projects.
Prepare budgetary documentation, scheduling, and statistical reports. Research and draft reports on program status, progress, quality metrics, and customer satisfaction goals.
Own and maintain the assigned active Program Risk Register. Lead regular risk posture reviews, identify areas of technical impact, develop mitigation plans, and deliver monthly presentations to internal leadership and customers.
Build networks, foster relationships, and manage expectations internally across departments and externally with customers and federal stakeholders.
Self-direct work with minimal oversight, demonstrating accountability for technical decisions and actions while operating with empathy for and awareness of adjacent programs and organizations.

Benefits

Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
Career advancement and professional development programs
Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
medical plan
prescription drug plan
vision plan
dental plan
employer matched 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
education reimbursement
onsite workout facilities
onsite cafeterias