Subject Matter Expert III

Longenecker & Associates • Los Alamos, NM

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Subject Matter Expert III to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM. L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family. The position will provide senior level technical, operational, and management guidance to PFE-DO. Manages and directs the daily tasks of individuals and project teams required to perform ongoing support of design, construction, startup and/or operations/maintenance activities of systems, structures, and components at nuclear facilities; Expert knowledge of industry, regulatory, or Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) complex codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to engineering processes; Proven knowledge of applicable codes and standards in common use at DOE and DOD facilities (ASME, NQA-1, IBC, IEBC, IEEE, NFPA, NEC, etc.); Proven knowledge of common project schedule and cost tracking methodologies and programs (P6, MS Project, EVMS, etc.); Proven understanding of design development and design review process (30%/60%/90%) and extensive prior experience facilitating design package development; Proven understanding of technical scope development and senior-level understating of common engineering design document deliverables; Renders expert opinions on engineering and technical issues, provides recommendations to project design and construction teams in specific areas of expertise; Provides independent reviews and assessments in areas of specialized expertise and provides guidance to project teams in delivering results on high-hazard/high-consequence projects; Interfaces with management personnel and customer representatives, prepares and presents analysis and studies regarding organizational capabilities, performance, and areas for improvement; Develops and enforces work standards, assigns schedules, reviews work quality, communicates goals, objectives, and policies of the organization; Provides leadership for the project teams, coordinates with the functional organizations, and advises senior personnel within the PFE division; Participates in schedule development and planning/scheduling activities for numerous small to moderate sizes projects. As needed, reviews and approves costs and schedule estimating activities; Often must lead a cooperative effort among members of project teams. Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors; Frequently interacts with subordinate supervisors, customers, and/or functional peer managers, normally involving matters between functional areas performing similar tasks.

Requirements

• Position requires a Bachelor’s degree and minimum 10 years of related management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Position requires the ability to be awarded and maintain a DOE Q clearance
• Experience and demonstrates skill in directing multi-discipline engineering teams to resolve complex technical issues in/around nuclear facilities
• Experience in direction, personnel administration, and training of technical and non-technical personnel
• Experience in process improvement, process analysis, and implementation/improvement of common business operations found in engineering organizations
• Experience in oral and written communication, with demonstrated ability to present technical and operations information to management/client
• Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and solving problems
• Knowledge of engineering and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience
• Prior experience in a technical advisor / technical leadership role required
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening in accordance with Federal requirements (details below)
• Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.
• Expert knowledge of industry, regulatory, or Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) complex codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to engineering processes
• Proven knowledge of applicable codes and standards in common use at DOE and DOD facilities (ASME, NQA-1, IBC, IEBC, IEEE, NFPA, NEC, etc.)
• Proven knowledge of common project schedule and cost tracking methodologies and programs (P6, MS Project, EVMS, etc.)
• Proven understanding of design development and design review process (30%/60%/90%) and extensive prior experience facilitating design package development
• Proven understanding of technical scope development and senior-level understating of common engineering design document deliverables

Responsibilities

• Provide senior level technical, operational, and management guidance to PFE-DO.
• Manage and direct the daily tasks of individuals and project teams required to perform ongoing support of design, construction, startup and/or operations/maintenance activities of systems, structures, and components at nuclear facilities
• Render expert opinions on engineering and technical issues, provides recommendations to project design and construction teams in specific areas of expertise
• Provide independent reviews and assessments in areas of specialized expertise and provides guidance to project teams in delivering results on high-hazard/high-consequence projects
• Interface with management personnel and customer representatives, prepares and presents analysis and studies regarding organizational capabilities, performance, and areas for improvement
• Develop and enforce work standards, assigns schedules, reviews work quality, communicates goals, objectives, and policies of the organization
• Provide leadership for the project teams, coordinates with the functional organizations, and advises senior personnel within the PFE division
• Participate in schedule development and planning/scheduling activities for numerous small to moderate sizes projects. As needed, reviews and approves costs and schedule estimating activities
• Lead a cooperative effort among members of project teams.

Benefits

• As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off.
• As an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level