Job Description We have an opening for a Non-Destructive Assay Manager to support the Superblock within the Strategic Deterrence (SD) Directorate. In this role, you will provide day-to-day management and technical leadership of the operations, functions, disciplines, and personnel for Superblock Count Lab. You will manage the team that performs radiological measurements to characterize nuclear materials while working within regulatory requirements and operational demand. You will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the NDA laboratory, including oversight of all non-destructive assay operations; operating and maintaining detectors and associated equipment for gamma spectroscopy, calorimetry, and neutron multiplicity; and analyzing collected data for isotopic abundance and mass quantification. This work will be performed on containerized radioactive materials within a high-hazard nuclear facility. You will report to the Associate Superblock Director for Integration and Planning and support them in developing efficient Superblock processes and functions. This position is in the Materials Science Division (MSD) within the Physical and Life Sciences Directorate supporting Strategic Deterrence.
You will- Manage the investment of resources, and develop programs to sustain core competencies, evolve, and enhance Superblock's Count Lab posture and measurement capabilities.
- Provide technical leadership and direction to the Superblock NDA Group; train and retain the staff needed to ensure successful execution of its mission, programmatic interfaces, and technical performance.
- Perform Responsible Individual (RI) duties for the Superblock NDA Count Labs and manage the team's daily operations.
- Engage Superblock stakeholders to ensure comprehensive integration and teaming to operate with shared fate and as a valued and trusted partner. Establish and maintain constructive and collaborative working relationships with other leads, stakeholders, and senior leaders.
- Influence the development of and implementation of NDA strategic goals and objectives.
- Direct Count Lab priorities and strategic goals in alignment with SBK integration and Planning ASD prioritization efforts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications - Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
- Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Significant experience as a Senior Certified Fissile Material Handler andas a RMA Supervisor or equivalent.
- Advanced knowledge of two or more of the following: radiation interactions, nuclear physics, nondestructive assay instrumentation, equipment maintenance, software design, or electronics.
- Advanced communication, facilitation, negotiation, and collaboration skills, necessary to present, explain, mediate, negotiate, and advise technical staff, with management at all levels and in presentations to large and diverse audiences.
- Significantexperience with team building and conflict resolution including organizing and effectively coordinating multiple and frequently conflicting, concurrent tasks with attention to detail, accuracy, and follow through.
- Significant experience in project or program management including scheduling, cost estimating, risk analysis, or reporting or including with purchasing and procurement of high-cost instrumentation.
- Demonstrated ability to use independent judgment with advanced analytical, technical, and organizational decision making and problem-solving skills in order to safely and compliantly accomplish objectives in a nuclear facility.
Qualifications we desire - M.S. or other degree in Nuclear Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Familiarity with DOE Nuclear Facility, Quality Assurance, and ES&H requirements.
- Significant experience handling radioactive, pyrophoric, or other hazardous materials.
- Significant experience troubleshooting and maintaining instruments.
- Advanced knowledge of programming languages such as C#, LabView, SQL, Rs Logix, Matlab, and VBA.
- Experience with FRAM, MGA, INCC, and MultiCal NDA analysis software.
Pay Range $146,340 - $185,544 Annually
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Additional InformationPosition InformationThis is a Flexible Term appointment, which is for a definite period not to exceed six years.If final candidate is a Career Indefinite employee, Career Indefinite status may be maintained (should funding allow).
