Requisition Id 16606

Overview:

The Fission Program Manager creates and directs research program management for the ORNL nuclear fission portfolio. Develops strategy and establishes processes to ensure effective project execution and governance. Responsible for advancing ORNL's aspirations to be a national leader and key resource in US plans for accelerating fission energy development. These aspirations are founded on world-class technical capabilities in reactor design, modeling and simulation, licensing methodolgies, fuel fabricaiton and characterizaiton, test irradiation design, post irradiation examination, used fuel transportation and fuel processing.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Partner with scientists and engineers across ORNL and other DOE laboratories to demonstrate advancements in Fission in science and engineering applications.
• Engage with laboratory senior leadership to develop strategic objectives and priorities for Fission research.
• Interact regularly with sponsor to describe ORNL program capabilities, activities, highlighs, and relevant initiatives including laboratory directed resesearch and development (LDRD); to understand their needs, concerns, and directions; and to improve alignment between ORNL and sponsor.
• Serve as primary point of contact for industry / external partner engagement and strategic project development
• Coordinate proposal preparation and submission proces for renewals and new projects in program and organize high-quality submissions.
• Consolidate information and analyzes organization to identify areas for improvement.
• Stimulate opportunities and new lab initiatives consistent with program strategy.
• Approve project plans and ensures governance throughout the research lifecycle.
• Collaborate with multiple departments and counsels staff to foster cross-functional partnerships.
• Communicate direction to stakeholders and facilitates risk assessments.
• Communicate strategy as well as current and upcoming program opportunities to relevant line managers and staff.
• Deliver progress updates and follows up on key initiatives.
• Contribute to the recruitment, succession, and retention of key staff critical for the program. development of workforce.
• Support coordination of partnerships and proposal coordination.
• Deliver ORNL's mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service.

Basic Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or related field of study and 12+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience at a scientific organization, national laboratory or other research institution.
• Project management experience, particularly in terms of defining deliverables, managing conflicting schedules and requirements, and setting and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs.

Special Requirements:

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.

Relocation: Moving can be overwhelming and expensive. UT-Battelle offers a generous relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions. If invited to interview, be sure to ask your Recruiter (Talent Acquisition Partner) for details.

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This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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