Strategic Performance Manager - Plant Engineering

Amentum•Richland, WA

9d•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 (WTP) mission. The Strategic Performance Manager supports mission-critical operational and strategic goals by aligning performance expectations, improving processes, and strengthening accountability. The role provides leadership and coordination across engineering, operations, projects, and support organizations to monitor progress, identify issues, and drive solutions, rather than direct technical ownership. It also supports the WTP Nuclear Safety Quality Culture and serves as Cost Account Manager for PENG charging accounts, maintaining the associated EVMS responsibilities. The position is located at the WTP Site, 22 miles north of Richland, and follows a four-day, 10-hour schedule Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future Amentum visa sponsorship, pass pre-employment drug screening and a background check, and obtain a Department of Energy badge for Hanford Site access. Additional security requirements apply to non-U.S. citizens from countries designated by the Department of Energy as presenting heightened security concerns. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate engineering discipline or related science, 10 years of professional experience in engineering, operations, or nuclear safety, and five years of supervisory or lead experience in one of those fields within the last five years. Progression to the next grade depends on assignment complexity and sustained performance.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in an appropriate engineering discipline or related science from a four-year accredited college or university.
10 years of professional experience in engineering, operations, or nuclear safety.
Five years of supervisory or lead experience in engineering, operations, or nuclear safety within the last five years.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with the Microsoft application suite, such as Word, Excel, Access, Visio, and PowerPoint.
Authorization to work and remain in the United States without current or future Amentum visa sponsorship.
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.

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 for tracking performance indicators, analyzing trends, and identifying improvement opportunities.
Support the development and implementation of strategies, plans, and initiatives that improve mission execution and organizational effectiveness.
Coordinate with engineering, operations, project management, and support organizations to promote integrated and consistent performance practices.
Provide guidance on 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, including challenges, accomplishments, and recommended actions.
Identify inefficiencies, recommend corrective actions, and facilitate cross-functional problem solving and continuous improvement.
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 work 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 for PENG charging accounts and maintain the associated EVMS responsibilities.