Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, is a 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. We are seeking a motivated Sr. Quality and Safety Programs Specialist to contribute to our mission supporting federal DOE clients. 

The Quality and Safety Programs Specialist independently supports multiple areas in support of L&A client tasks and missions and corporate program activities. Responsible for ensuring the timely and effective execution of assigned client and corporate tasks consistent with established requirements and applicable implementing procedures. Drives needed corrective and improvement actions, trending, and metric analysis to foster continuous improvement.

• Coordinates with task team to plan and deliver task deliverables
• Develop and track assigned program performance to objectives and performance targets metrics. Promote and act to improve program effectiveness;
• Develop and improve program procedures
• Identify and document risks. Verify completion and effectiveness of corrective actions;
• Plan and support and or lead client tasks and internal audits and assessments to evaluate the health of the overall programs
• Review actions associated with audit and assessment findings and opportunities for improvement to ensure objective evidence is appropriate
• Train personnel on the program requirements and practices
• Assist with client supplier performance evaluation activities.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a technical field. Equivalent combination of education and experience can be considered in lieu of education. 

Required Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

• Due to federal contract security requirements, candidates must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation to secure and maintain DOE Q security clearance if required.
• Due to federal contract security requirements, this position requires U.S. Citizenship. 
• Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing.
• Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule III controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules, which prohibit marijuana use, even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law. 
• At least 10 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience; roles requiring the understanding of, and operation to comprehensive regulatory requirements  
• Effective written, listening, and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of applications
• NQA-1 or ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems experience and understanding of OSHA requirements and associated implementation
• Ability to obtain NQA-1 Lead Auditor certification 
• Ability to travel to client sites to support task/mission activities (typical duration 3-10 business days)

Preferred Qualifications and Location Details

• Active DOE or DoD security clearance is strongly preferred
• NQA-1 or ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems experience and understanding of OSHA requirements and associated implementation
• Experience implementing and advising implementation of requirements in a systematic manner using a graded approach
• Ability to provide oversight of programs, assume leadership responsibilities for team activities and interact with and coordinate with multiple organizations, including federal counterparts
• Proficiency with data analysis tools
• Experience developing and/or implementing regulatory program and procedures in an industrial setting
• Experience in performing and ideally, leading regulatory program assessments and audits
• Applicable professional certifications
• Remote position with periodic travel

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. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.