Principal Technical Advisor (NMC&A)-Duties:- Establish cost-effective technical solutions to issues generated by frequently changing requirements; define and conduct technical investigations where appropriate.
- Develop "leading edge" methods and technologies to effectively mitigate undesirable programmatic and operational issues or deficiencies.
- Provide expert technical guidance and leadership on problem resolution by assessing atypical, unusually complex issues, and situations impacting future roles of the organization and/or program operations (e.g., site policies, major process reengineering, strategic planning, organizational development).
- Typical assignments are most often broad, and program oriented in nature; assignments require extended periods of time often involving several months to years, although smaller and less complex issues are handled and occasionally require less time.
- Provide expert leadership of multi-disciplinary team(s) engaged in highly visible/business sensitive, project-type work involving extremely complex problems, and/or key budget, schedule, or regulatory compliance issues, for example.
- May involve engaging consultants and other outside experts.
- Define scope of new project-type work and changing technical program requirements.
- Work independently to ensure adherence to technical policies and guidelines; consult with cognizant management and staff on corrective action plans.
- Represent assigned organization and technical issues to both internal and external customers; manage related correspondence.
- Interact with DOE-SR, DOE-HQ, and other external organizations on substantive matters involving assigned technical issues.
- Interact with oversight panels and boards as appropriate in areas of technical expertise.
- Propose strategic business goals and milestones involving technical issues for which incumbent has expertise, and against which organizational and operational performance will be measured; participate in related strategic initiatives.
- Develop strategic plans for major new program areas and for resolving technical issues.
- Remain intellectually current of job-related emerging technologies, and serve as communications source for advanced technical theories, principles, and concepts.
- Manage special projects involving multiple divisions, departments, or other organizations.
- Utilize self-initiative and delegated authority to draw on the required resources and expertise to solve complex organizational and programmatic problems within the framework of a team environment with limited direction.
- Provide input and participate in programmatic improvement initiatives in support of mission goals.
- Provide technical and operational input on such items as Authorization Bases Documents, technical reports, and program-level procedures.
- Provide technical input to Training, Procedures, and other such support organizations, as appropriate.
Education/Yrs. of Experience:- Bachelor's degree in a physical science (e.g., chemistry, physics, biology) or engineering (chemical, nuclear, electrical, mechanical) field with 15 to 20 years' experience preferably in nuclear related assignments, including direct operations management; some assignments in this job family require a major in statistics, math, or computer sciences, along with substantial practical experience. An advanced degree, to the Master's or PhD/Doctorate level is preferable and would proportionally reduce the years of experience required.
Required Skills/Experience:- Advanced knowledge of such subjects as analytical chemistry, radiochemistry, non-destructive examination techniques, reactor physics, statistics, or plant operations are typical areas in which the incumbent will need to demonstrate a high level of proficiency.
- Twenty (20)+ years of experience with Nuclear Material Control and Accountability at a DOE/NNSA site.
Preferred Qualifications:- Substantive management experience in these or related fields.
- Extensive hands-on experience with computers and various types of software, a knowledge of the administrative systems, and previous assignments in facility operations and maintenance, engineering, or business-type functions, such as finance, operational and/or program/project planning/scheduling, information resources, or procurement operations.
- Possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years.
Other Job Requirements:- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Ability to obtain & maintain a DOE "Q" clearance.
If you are interested in being considered for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers
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