National Security Program Manager

Job Description

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS), the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation's environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

SRNL's Global Security Directorate (GSD) is seeking a highly qualified and motivated National Security Program Manager, responsible for the coordination, development, and execution of part of the NA-23 portfolio supporting NNSA's Office of Material Management and Minimization (M3), generally in the NA-233, Dispose section of the portfolio. The SRNL support to the Dispose program centers primarily on the Surplus Plutonium Disposition program which is responsible for disposing of 34 metric tons (MT) of weapon-grade plutonium that has been declared excess to U.S. national security requirements using a dilute and dispose strategy and transporting it to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) geologic repository for permanent disposal.

The near-term focus of the capital line-item Surplus Plutonium Disposition Project is to install three new glovebox lines and necessary support systems in the K Area at SRS.

Responsibilities

This position will work with the various GSD program/project managers and sponsors in the following areas:

• Facilitating and communicating strategic direction in the program area
• Annual planning and execution for outyears in supported program areas
• Knowledge management and succession planning
• Defining and developing new avenues of support for NA-233
• Mentoring less senior Program/Project managers
• Regular communication with NA-233 Senior Management to ensure quality and timeliness of deliverables
• Ensure that Work Authorization Implementation Plan (WA-IP) and Performance Evaluation and Measurement Plan (PEMP) milestones are met and routine status is delivered to DOE
• Ensure regulatory compliance in the programs
• Coordinate with other U.S. National Laboratories to ensure timeliness and quality of multi-lab projects deliverables
• Delivery of written reports and presentations to communicate SRNL capabilities and competencies, R&D science and technology activities to stake holders and promoting SRNL to external organizations
• Guide and deliver the preparation of proposals for ongoing or new work
• Ensure all activities follow SRNL safety, quality, records, security, and training programs
• Establish and strengthen relationships with site contractor leadership at all levels as well as NNSA sponsors and federal program managers
• Some travel will be required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in fields of science, engineering and 10-15 years' experience in nuclear operations, project management and nuclear non-proliferation programs
• Demonstrated ability to successfully coordinate concurrent projects of various types, including both policy and technology areas
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to articulate complex technical issues to stakeholders, leaders, and partners to achieve buy-in
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively across functions and teams while building trusted relationships and positively influencing others
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically, identify creative solutions, and resolve conflicts
• Capability of working with an interdisciplinary team and resolve resource conflicts
• Prior experience in supporting NNSA/DOE-wide task teams with notable results
• Detailed understanding of NA-233 missions and general understanding of NA-23 missions preferred
• For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required
• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to communicate effectively to government agencies and facility resources

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Q clearance
• Active SCI clearance y
• Extensive knowledge of the people, mission, and activities of the NNSA's Office of Materials Management and Minimization (NA-23)
• Demonstrated ability to successfully propose new work to federal sponsors and/or work with same
• Experience in developing proposals for new mission support

About Us

"We put science to work!"

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation's environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.

Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:

*Benefits vary based upon employment status

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
• Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
• AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
• Savings & Investment plan:
• Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
• Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (3 yrs. vesting in company match)
• Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
• Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Plan
• SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.

For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the "About" tab at www.srnl.doe.gov.

BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.

About the Team

The Global Security Directorate (GSD) of SRNL provides a team focused on staff development and infrastructure upgrades for nuclear reprocessing science and technology programs at SRNL. GSD is growing its support of its critical NNSA nonproliferation portfolios and is building its teams to support these enduring programs. GSD is looking for people who can use their talents and experience to help build state of the art business programs as SRNL continues to use it diverse creative staff to deliver the highest quality programs to its customer.