Strategic Performance Manager - Plant Engineering

The Plant Engineering organization provides engineering oversight, program support, and qualified staff to support the Hanford Tank Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) mission. The Strategic Performance Manger supports mission critical operational and strategic goals across the organization. This role focuses on aligning performance expectations, improving processes, and strengthening accountability to ensure successful execution of organizational objectives. The Strategic Performance Manager collaborates widely across engineering, operations and projects, and supports organizations to monitor progress, identify issues, and drive effective solutions. The position provides leadership and coordination rather than direct technical ownership, making it broadly applicable across multiple programs and functional areas.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES:

• Lead performance management activities that support strategic and operational goals, ensuring organizational alignment and clarity of expectations.

• Establish and maintain processes to track performance indicators, analyze trends, and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Support development and implementation of strategies, plans, and initiatives that enhance mission execution and organizational effectiveness.

• Work collaboratively with engineering, operations, project management, and support organizations to ensure integrated and consistent performance practices.

• Provide guidance on prioritization, resource alignment, and risk awareness to ensure programs and initiatives progress as planned.

• Prepare and deliver performance updates, reports, and briefings to management and stakeholders, communicate challenges, accomplishments, and recommended actions.

• Drive continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies, recommending corrective actions, and facilitating cross-functional problem solving.

• Support development, review, and maintenance of performance related processes, procedures, and tools.

• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and collaboration across organizations.

• Maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with mission goals and regulatory expectations.

• Perform other performance focused management duties as assigned to support organizational success.

• Support the WTP Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing the values of safety and quality in the performance of work

• Act as Cost Account Manager (CAM) for PENG charging accounts and maintain EVMS responsibilities associated with those accounts

This job description is not intended to include every duty, task or instruction for which an employee is responsible. Other tasks may be assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisor’s request.

REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor of Science degree in an appropriate engineering discipline or related science from a four-year accredited college or university.

Experience:

10 years of professional experience in the field of engineering, operations, or nuclear safety.

5 years of supervisory/lead experience, in engineering, operations, or nuclear safety within the last 5 years required.

Candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills

Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft application suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Access, Visio, PowerPoint, etc.)

Preferred Experience:

Nuclear facility experience

Experience in processing facilities, DOE facilities, or DOD facilities

Experience with national consensus codes and standards

Progression to the next grade is based upon complexity of assignment and sustained performance.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

(EFNM)Exposed Field Non-Manual- Performs desk work, including writing, computer workstation processes, and telephone operation. Arranges for and/or performs presentations, oral reports, planning meetings, and other formal and informal contacts, requiring long periods of sitting. Oversees field activities through inspections, testing and equipment operations, which requires walking, standing, bending, and turning along with wearing of personal protective equipment. Occasional loading, transport, and unloading of tools and/or supplies specific to an activity.

• This position is located at the WTP Site (22 miles north of Richland) and works a 4 x 10 schedule, M-Th, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.