ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Federal Program Advisor, WTP to join our team supporting the Hanford Site! This position is full-time and will be based out of Richland, Washington with occasional hybrid flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide Department of Energy (DOE) with general support services for the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant Project (WTP).

• Provide expert technical and programmatic advice in the implementation of robust decision-analytical processes including the:

  • development of decision papers (memorandum),

  • preparation of decision trees and tables,

  • advice on technical decisions,

  • analysis of risks,

  • development of roadmaps and decision frameworks, and

  • assistance in framing, making, and implementing decisions by DOE.

• Recommend decisions to DOE associated with the design of the High Level Waste (HLW) Vitrification facility.

• Resolve emerging challenges from integrating facilities that support the Direct-Feed LAW mission.

• Providing expert advice to DOE on proposed technical approaches and expert evaluations of assessments and determinations reached as a result of sources used for pricing and cost estimates.

• Assist in making and implementing decisions to be relied upon by DOE’s senior leadership that will be used for obtaining subsequent support and approval via the approval process established and required by DOE’s Washington DC headquarters staff and professional experts.

• Perform mission support tasks for ORP senior management/staff including development of white papers and other programmatic documents in areas related to the Consent Decree and Tri-Party Agreement, negotiations with Environmental Regulators, ORP budget, strategic planning and communications, and public affairs.

• Utilize excellent writing and communication skills in all interactions.

• Create work products that are thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria.

• Ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner.

Requirements

• Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business Administration and 10+ years of relevant experience.

• Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.

• Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.

• Must have prior training and certifications as a Federal Project Director II and Federal Contracting Officer Representative II.

Desired Skills

• Experience as a Federal Project Director.

• Experience implementing DOE’s program management practices, policies, and procedures.

• Working level knowledge of Hanford Site mission, activities, and priorities.

• Working level knowledge of DOE Hanford processes and procedures.

• Excellent communication responsiveness and customer service skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365.

• Excellent knowledge of MS Word and Excel.

About the Site

The Hanford Site, located within a 580-square-mile section of semi-arid desert in Richland, Washington, was established in 1943 as part of the Manhattan Project to produce plutonium for national defense. Here, the DOE focuses on environmental restoration, waste management, scientific and environmental research and development of radioactive waste technologies. Under the Tri-Party Agreement, lower-level hazardous wastes are buried in huge, lined pits that will be sealed and monitored with sophisticated instruments for many years (https://energy.gov).  

ABOUT GEM

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:

• Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.

• Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.

• Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.

• Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.