Strategic Performance Manager - Plant Engineering

Amentum•Richland, WA

10d•$131,484 - $211,024•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Engineering organization provides engineering oversight, program support, and qualified staff for the Hanford Tank Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant mission. The Strategic Performance Manager supports mission-critical operational and strategic goals by aligning performance expectations, improving processes, and strengthening accountability. The role coordinates across engineering, operations, projects, and support organizations to monitor progress, identify issues, and drive solutions. It provides leadership and coordination rather than direct technical ownership, and supports performance management across multiple programs and functional areas. The position also supports the WTP Nuclear Safety Quality Culture, emphasizing safety and quality in work performance, and acts as Cost Account Manager (CAM) for PENG charging accounts, maintaining associated EVMS responsibilities. It is located at the WTP Site, 22 miles north of Richland, and follows a 4 x 10 schedule, Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The employee must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future Amentum visa sponsorship, pass pre-employment screening, and be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for Hanford Site access. Additional security requirements may apply to non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by DOE as posing heightened security concerns.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in an appropriate engineering discipline or related science from an accredited four-year college or university.
10 years of professional experience in engineering, operations, or nuclear safety.
5 years of supervisory or lead experience in engineering, operations, or nuclear safety within the last 5 years.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word, Excel, Access, Visio, and PowerPoint.
Authorization to work and remain in the United States without Amentum visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including verification of employment and education.
Ability to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site and comply with associated security requirements.

Nice To Haves

Nuclear facility experience.
Experience in processing facilities, DOE facilities, or DOD facilities.
Experience with national consensus codes and standards.

Responsibilities

Lead performance management activities supporting strategic and operational goals, organizational alignment, and clear expectations.
Establish and maintain processes to track performance indicators, analyze trends, and identify improvement opportunities.
Support development and implementation of strategies, plans, and initiatives that improve mission execution and organizational effectiveness.
Collaborate with engineering, operations, project management, and support organizations to promote integrated, consistent performance practices.
Guide prioritization, resource alignment, and risk awareness so programs and initiatives progress as planned.
Prepare and deliver performance updates, reports, and briefings to management and stakeholders, communicating challenges, accomplishments, and recommended actions.
Drive continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies, recommending corrective actions, and facilitating cross-functional problem solving.
Support the development, review, and maintenance of performance-related processes, procedures, and tools.
Foster accountability, transparency, and collaboration across organizations.
Maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to align with mission goals and regulatory expectations.
Perform other performance-focused management duties as assigned to support organizational success.
Support the WTP Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing safety and quality in work performance.
Act as Cost Account Manager (CAM) for PENG charging accounts and maintain associated EVMS responsibilities.